Experience the iFi xDSD Gryphon Black: high-end portable DAC with Burr-Brown chipset, PureWave design & Bluetooth 5.1. Read more.
The iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon Black is a premium portable HD DAC and headphone amplifier designed for listeners who demand high sound quality in a compact format. As the successor to the original xDSD, the Gryphon sits higher in the iFi Audio line-up thanks to its upgraded internal architecture, expanded feature set and improved usability. While it is primarily intended for portable use with smartphones, tablets and laptops, its output power and connectivity also make it a practical desktop DAC/amp for home or office listening.
At the heart of the xDSD Gryphon is a fully balanced dual-mono audio design inspired by iFi’s larger reference models. Technologies such as the PureWave power supply and OptimaLoop negative feedback system help maintain low distortion and a controlled, transparent sound signature. Volume control is handled by the CyberSync CyberDrive system, which offers precise adjustment and consistent channel balance. Additional sound-shaping tools like xBass II, xSpace and iEMatch allow the user to tailor the output to different headphones, from highly sensitive in-ear monitors to more demanding over-ear and planar designs.
Connectivity is one of the Gryphon’s strongest points. It features both 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced headphone outputs, multiple digital inputs and Bluetooth 5.1 with support for widely used codecs. The Burr-Brown DAC section supports high-resolution audio over USB, including advanced PCM and native DSD formats, as well as full MQA decoding for compatible streaming services. Combined with its solid yet portable construction and clear OLED display, the xDSD Gryphon Black offers a versatile and future-ready solution for high-quality headphone listening wherever you choose to listen.
