The NEO iDSD is our new 3-in-one DAC/amp. Since release we’ve made some upgrades to the original version to create the NEO iDSD Performance Edition.

With balanced ‘PureWave’ circuitry, unbeatable hi-res Bluetooth 5.1 and MQA, the NEO is the ultimate in hi-res playback. Team it with Qobuz to get access to an eclectic catalogue of more than 70 million hi-res quality tracks.

Place it horizontally or vertically to suit its surroundings. The OLED display flips to match orientation and the latest firmware provides a highly requested ‘Display Dim’ function.

Enjoy the NEO iDSD as a pure DAC. Connect it to a separate integrated amp or preamp using the fixed-level analogue output.

Or treat it as a DAC/preamp with a variable output. The ideal companion to a power amp or active speakers.

And headphone users will love using the excellent amp stage to create a fabulous ‘head-fi’ system.

iFi uses Qualcomm’s new QCC5100 Bluetooth processing IC.

All current high-definition Bluetooth audio formats are supported – aptx, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, HWA/LHDC, AAC and SBC.

The NEO iDSD ‘remembers’ up to 7 devices and has impressive range on Bluetooth 5.1.

The headphone amp stage maintains an engaging balance between sonic power and poise – no matter what it is tasked to drive. From high-sensitivity in-ear monitors to current-hungry planar headphones, it drives them with aplomb.

It has a continuous power output of over 1000mW into 32ohms available through the balanced headphone socket. Plenty of oomph for the headphone user.

The NEO iDSD and the new Performance Edition contain top-notch audio components to back-up the outstanding balanced circuit design.

Quality components and the Performance Edition extras – the iPurifier3 and S/PDIF iPurifier2 – mean audio with even more clarity and texture.

Plus as a NEOphile, new or old, you can benefit from a 90-day free trial to Qobuz – the world’s premier service for streaming and downloading music is Hi-Res sound quality.

• Digital Inputs: USB3.0 B (USB2.0 compatible)/S-PDIF (coaxial/optical), Bluetooth 5.1™ ( AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, LHDC/HWA Codec) Formats: DSD512/256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD, DXD (768/705.6/384/352.8kHz), Double/Single-Speed DXD, PCM (768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz), MQA, Bluetooth 96kHz
• Outputs: Balanced XLR: 6.3V / 7.7V max. (variable), 4.4V fixed, Unbalanced RCA: 3.2V / 3.9V max. (variable), 2.2V fixed
• Zout: Balanced: <= 100Ω, Unbalanced: <= 50Ω, SNR: -112dB(A) @ 0dBFS (UnBAL/BAL), DNR: >116dB(A) @ -60dBFS (UnBAL/BAL), THD+N: <0.0015% @ 0dBFS (UnBAL/BAL)
• Headphone Section:
• Output: Balanced: >6.4V/68.6 mW (@ 600Ω), >5.77V/1040 mW (@ 32Ω), Unbalanced: >3.25V/17.6 mW (@ 600Ω), >3V/295 mW (@ 32Ω)
• Output Impedance: <1Ω (UnBAL/BAL)
• SNR: -112dBA (3.3V UnBAL/6.2V BAL)
• THD+N: <0.0015% (125mW @ 32Ω)
• Power consumption: No Signal ~0.5W, Max Signal ~2.5W
• Dynamic range: -120dB(A)
• Input voltage: DC 5V/2.5A, AC 100 -240V, 50/60Hz (with iPower)