{"product_id":"ifi-idsd-gr-2-ultra-res-portable-dac-headphone-amplifier","title":"iFi iDSD GR 2 Ultra-Res Portable DAC \/ Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis product is available to pre-order with an ETA of approx. late June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Legend, Perfected. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuccessor to the legendary xDSD Gryphon, the iDSD GR 2 is a generational leap forward, with a host of innovative features for the on-the-go audiophile. The result is the most versatile true-portable DAC we’ve ever made. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Legend, Perfected. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe iDSD GR 2 continues the story of one of our most celebrated portable designs - the xDSD Gryphon. Rebuilt from the ground up, it introduces a new DAC chipset and refined architecture, unlocking greater potential for sound quality than ever before. A new capacitive touchscreen interface and Nexis compatibility bring every setting directly to your fingertips, with no barriers between you and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom high-resolution digital inputs to advanced analogue connectivity and lossless Bluetooth, the GR 2 brings every element together in one uncompromising design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is our most versatile true-portable yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCM1795. Pure Conversion Magic. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GR 2 breaks new ground as our first DAC to feature the Burr-Brown PCM1795 chipset. It delivers the warm, analogue character we’re known for, but elevated with true 32-bit resolution, lower distortion, and greater dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a current-output DAC, it gives us complete freedom to engineer a bespoke analogue output stage - so we can extract the very best from the chipset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Amplification. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the change to a current-output DAC offering greater architectural freedom at the analogue stage, our engineers set to work on a new approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass A op-amps offer a more natural analogue character, while refinement of the circuitry - now fully balanced from end to end - has considerably reduced distortion. iEMatch circuitry has also been upgraded with low-impedance MOSFETS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is simple, but powerful - lower distortion, greater transparency, and more consistent performance over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl, Evolved. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA new capacitive touchscreen OLED display brings direct, intuitive control to the surface of the GR 2. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis colour screen means core settings are now immediately accessible, removing the need for deep menu diving. The interface has been purposefully designed around speed and clarity, making device adjustments feel natural and responsive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadroom, Unlocked. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs well as physical control through the new interface, we’ve also unlocked greater control over what you hear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iDSD GR 2 delivers up to 1,513mW RMS output - 50% more headphone drive than the xDSD Gryphon, giving it the headroom to handle more demanding loads with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBass stays composed, transients remain defined, and dynamics open up more freely, even with harder-to-drive headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreedom Without Loss. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGR 2 marks a new generation of portable audio, now paired with a new generation of Bluetooth performance through 5.4 and aptX Lossless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they deliver a wireless experience that preserves full detail at CD quality (44.1kHz, 16-bit).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those looking for the highest available bitrate before going fully lossless, LDAC ensures premium-quality listening with bitrates of up to 990kbps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestoring Musicality. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDigital recordings can often lose the warmth and natural richness of the original performance, leaving music feeling flat or clinical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GR 2 incorporates JVCKENWOOD’s K2HD Technology to restore depth, tone, and musicality - reintroducing subtle harmonic detail to bring recordings closer to their original intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a more natural, engaging listening experience, with digital playback feeling less processed and more connected to the emotion of the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who prefer a lighter touch, ‘K2’ mode offers similar enhancement without upsampling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower That Adapts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GR 2 introduces a new hybrid power mode that intelligently balances external power and battery operation. 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