iFi audio NEO iDSD 3

iFi Audio NEO iDSD 3 – Reference DAC and Headphone Amplifier

The iFi Audio NEO iDSD 3 is a high-performance DAC and headphone amplifier designed for serious listeners who want both technical precision and musical engagement. Built around an upgraded analogue stage and Burr-Brown conversion architecture, it delivers clean, dynamic sound while preserving tonal richness.

Key Features

• Upgraded Analogue Circuitry: Refined internal components, including new op-amps and premium capacitors, reduce distortion and improve overall clarity.
• Burr-Brown DAC Architecture: Separate signal paths for PCM and DSD maintain accurate, bit-perfect conversion with natural dynamics.
• High-Power Headphone Amplification: Delivers up to 5,551 mW peak output to drive demanding headphones with authority and control.
• Advanced Bluetooth 5.4 Support: Compatible with aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC, AAC, and more for high-quality wireless playback.
• K2 and K2HD Technology: Restores harmonic detail to enhance depth and realism in digital music playback.
• Flexible Connectivity: USB, coaxial, optical, Bluetooth, balanced and single-ended outputs support diverse system integration.

Customer Benefits

The NEO iDSD 3 delivers a refined listening experience that balances technical accuracy with musical warmth. Whether driving high-impedance headphones or feeding a balanced hi-fi system, it provides clean power and detailed resolution without sounding sterile. With both wired and wireless options, it fits seamlessly into desktop, streaming, and full-scale home audio setups.

Quick Specs

• DAC support: PCM up to 768 kHz, DSD512
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC, AAC, SBC
• Headphone outputs: 4.4 mm balanced, 6.3 mm single-ended
• Max headphone output: ≥12.7 V / 2,532 mW @ 64 Ω (balanced)
• Line outputs: Balanced XLR, RCA (fixed or variable)
• Digital inputs: USB-B, coaxial S/PDIF, optical S/PDIF, Bluetooth
• Analogue input: RCA (L/R)
• Dimensions: 21.4 × 15.8 × 4.1 cm
• Weight: 920 g
• Power requirement: DC 9–15 V external supply

What’s in the Box

• iFi Audio NEO iDSD 3
• Stereo RCA Cable
• 3.5 to 6.35mm Adapter
• iPower 2
• USB 3.0 Type A to B Cable
• Aluminium Remote Control
• Stand for Vertical Placement

Use Cases / Ideal For

Ideal for desktop hi-fi systems, high-end headphone listening, streaming setups, and integrated DAC use in stereo systems.

Compatibility

Compatible with computers, streamers, CD transports, smartphones, and wireless devices via USB, S/PDIF, RCA, XLR, and Bluetooth connections.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• High-resolution DAC with wide format support
• Powerful headphone amplification for demanding models
• Extensive wireless codec compatibility
• Balanced and single-ended connectivity options
• Clean, dynamic sound with musical character

⚠️ Cons:

• Requires external power supply
• No built-in network streaming functionality

The iFi Audio NEO iDSD 3 combines advanced digital conversion, powerful amplification, and flexible connectivity in a refined desktop format.