iFi has also today introduced the NEO iDSD 3, the next generation of its compact DAC/amp platform. Positioned at £999, it strengthens iFi’s premium desktop offering with higher output power, refined circuitry and expanded connectivity.
This update focuses on meaningful performance gains. Internal components have been upgraded, including lower-distortion op-amps and improved power supply design, resulting in cleaner delivery and greater musical accuracy. The addition of JVCKENWOOD’s K2 and K2HD Technology further differentiates the model, restoring harmonic detail often lost in digital recording and streaming.
Key Highlights
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768kHz PCM / DSD512 via custom Burr-Brown DAC
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Up to 2,532mW RMS (5,551mW max) headphone output
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Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless, LDAC & LHDC
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K2 & K2HD processing modes
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XBassII and XSpace analogue tuning options
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Balanced XLR & single-ended RCA outputs
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Nexis app control with OTA updates
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2” rotating colour display
Positioned for Performance
Drawing influence from iFi’s Diablo amplification platform, the NEO iDSD 3 delivers substantially more power than its predecessor, making it suitable for a wide range of demanding headphones. At the same time, its compact form factor and improved connectivity, including RCA line-in, make it adaptable to both desktop and living-room systems.
With wireless capability, serious output power and analogue tuning flexibility in one chassis, the NEO iDSD 3 offers retailers a strong mid-to-high tier DAC/amp solution.
