– High-resolution DAC with Burr-Brown chipset supporting PCM 768kHz and DSD512
– Powerful headphone output: up to 1,513 mW RMS (2,173 mW peak) at 32 ohms
– Supports wireless Hi-Res audio via aptX Lossless, LDAC, and LHDC codecs
– JVCKenwood K2HD processing restores depth and musicality to compressed audio
– Priced at $529, pre-order available now, shipping starts July 6, 2026
The iDSD GR 2 has been introduced by iFi, it’s a portable DAC for people who love music, it supports high-res music and also puts back missing high-frequency parts in lossy files. This device is made to sound good with many sources.
Chipset and Headphone Power
Using a Burr-Brown PCM1795 chipset, the DAC can handle lossless PCM 768kHz and DSD512 while it powers headphones with up to 1,513 mW RMS (2,173 mW peak) at 32 ohms. This gives strong performance for different headphones you might own.
Wireless and Wired Connectivity
It supports 3.5mm unbalanced and 4.4mm balanced wired headphones, plus it also works with wireless headphones that have Hi-Res Audio because it includes aptX Lossless, LDAC, and LHDC high-res Bluetooth codecs. Furthermore, extra support for SBC, AAC, aptX, and aptX Adaptive codecs is included, and JVCKenwood K2HD processing helps bring back depth, tone, and musicality to compressed audio, iFi says. The DAC also takes S/PDIF optical and coaxial inputs.
Control and Battery Life
A color OLED touchscreen controls the iDSD GR 2, but you can do more fine-tuning and get OTA updates through the iFi Nexus app for Android phones. The 4,900 mAh lithium-polymer battery runs the DAC for up to 7 hours and charges fully in 3.5 hours, according to the company. This makes it great for on-the-go listening.
This compact DAC measures 141 x 75 x 19 mm (5.55 x 2.95 x 0.75 inches) and it weighs 268 g (0.59 lbs). It’s pretty small for something so powerful.
Pricing and Pre-Order Info
You can pre-order the iDSD GR 2 from iFi for $529, and shipping will start on July 6, 2026. People can also check out other things from the brand at various retailers. It’s a solid option for hi-fi fans.
- Price: $529
- Pre-order ships: July 6, 2026
- Supports PCM 768kHz, DSD512
- Power: 1,513 mW RMS (2,173 mW peak) at 32 ohms
- Bluetooth: aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
- Battery: 4,900 mAh, 7 hours playback, 3.5 hour recharge
- Size: 141 x 75 x 19 mm, weight: 268 g
- Inputs: S/PDIF optical and coaxial
- Touchscreen and Nexus app control
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