IFi Audio IDSD Diablo 2 – Ultra-Res Portable Wireless DAC & Headphone Amplifier With Lossless Bluetooth

Every Bluetooth Codec and Music Format

The Diablo 2 features the latest Bluetooth 5.4 technology, supporting the new aptX Lossless codec. The Diablo 2 used Qualcomm’s new QCC518x Bluetooth audio chip, is qualified to Bluetooth 5.4, supported all* Bluetooth formats including: aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC and SBC. Dual Core Burr Brown chipset provides Bit-Perfect DSD and PCM support at sample rates up to 768kHz, DSD512, and Full MQA decoding.

Power-hungry headphones? Hit Nitro.

The Diablo 2 offers three power modes: Normal for IEMs, Turbo for mid-sensitivity headphones, and Nitro for demanding headphones, boasting a 19.2V maximum output. It accommodates a wide range of headphones, from IEMs to power-hungry over-ears. It features a 6.3mm single-ended headphone socket and a 4.4mm balanced output. Additionally, a 3.5mm to 6.35mm adapter is included for versatile connectivity..

xMEMS Next-gen headphone driver technology

Due to the high voltage requirements of xMEMS, iFi has partnered with them to integrate this technology into the new Diablo 2. It utilises the piezoelectric effect to create paper-thin solid-state speakers by converting electrical energy into mechanical energy, exciting an integrated silicon membrane to generate powerful acoustic sound waves for enhanced audio output.

Devil in the details

When examining the Diablo 2’s front panel, you’ll find a new Volume Lock switch next to the volume control, preventing accidental adjustments during transport. At the back panel’s left side, there’s a switch for mode selection and Bluetooth pairing. On the right side, two USB-C ports streamline cable management—one for audio and the other for charging.

Wings of Inferno.

The Diablo 2 comes with four wings that you can customise to position it horizontally, like a desktop DAC/amp, or vertically to save space. Additionally, it features twenty-two rails for improved cooling performance, with eight of these rails being compatible with the Diablo wings, enabling desktop stand use.

Sound So Moving. Even the Devil May Cry.

Diablo 2 features PureWave, Servoless DirectDrive, OptimaLoop, and Advanced Jitter Reduction Technology, delivering exceptionally pure, detailed, and emotionally touching sound, these technologies elevate performance to unparalleled heights, even challenging desktop DAC/amps.

Technical Specifications

Digital

• Hi-res support: 768kHz; DSD512; full MQA
• Bluetooth formats: aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC, SBC

Output power

• Output: 4.4mm, 6.3mm
• 4.4mm: >19.2V/611mW (@600Ω); >12.87V/5180mW (@32Ω)
• 6.3mm: >9.6V/153mW (@600Ω); >8.85V/2450mW (@32Ω)
• xMEMS: >28Vpp (4.4mm output)

Line output

• Output impedance: ≤200Ω
• SNR: ≥114dB(A)
• DNR: ≥114dB(A)
• THD+N: 0.002% @ 0dBFS 200kΩ

General

• Power consumption Nitro: 12W; Turbo 5W; Normal 2W; xMEMS 8W
• Battery: Lithium-polymer 4800mAh
• Charging: Via USB-C – BC v1.2 compliant up to 1900mA
• Dimensions: 166x85x28.5mm
• Net weight: 455g (1.0Ibs)

Features

• Multiple operational modes of either pure DAC or DAC/headphone amp
• Powered by battery or mains with iPower 2 power supply included
• High-capacity lithium-ion battery provides long runtime despite extreme amp power
• Supplied with Diablo 2 desktop stand and custom-made travel case
• Delivers up to 5,180mW of prodigious power
• World’s first Lossless Bluetooth portable DAC/AMP
• Compatible with xMEMS microspeaker technology
• Normal, Turbo and Nitro: 3 gain modes
• Optimised output for high sensitivity headphones/IEMs
• Balanced, symmetrical dualmono topologies

Package Includes

• iFi Audio – iDSD Diablo 2
• iPower 2 (5V)
• USB-C Cable
• USB-C OTG Cable
• USB-C to USB-A adapter
• TOSLINK optical adapter
• 3.5mm to 6.35mm headphone adapter
• iTraveller
• Quick start Card
• Instruction Card