iFi audio iDSD Diablo DAC Amp Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- iFi Audio
Table of Contents
iFi audio iDSD Diablo DAC Amp
OVERVEIW
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Single-ended 6.3mm output
Connection for 6.3 single ended headphones . Please use 3.5 to 6.3 mm adaptor for 3.5 single ended headphones. -
Balanced 4.4mm analogue output
Connect balanced 4.4mm headphones.
Tip: As iDSD Diablo is balanced, we recommend the 4.4mm output. -
Power Mode
There are 3 different types of power output levels to drive different headphones from the ultra-sensitive in-ear monitors to the most demanding over-ear headphones .
Approximate listening time (in Battery mode with typical headphones): Eco up to a maximum of 12 hours (10)
Normal up to a maximum of 9 hours (8)
Turbo up to a maximum 6 hours (4) -
Audio Format LED (kHz)
The LED colour scheme indicates the audio format and sampling frequency received by the iDSD Diablo from the music source.- Yellow PCM 48/44.1kHz
- White PCM 768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/ 96/88.2kHz
- Cyan DSD 128/64
- Red DSD 512/256
- Green MQA
- Blue MQA Studio
- Magenta Original Sample Rate
MQB
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ON/OFF and Analogue Volume Control
The analogue volume control in iDSD Diablo is superior to any digital volume control.
Warning: Due to the high power of iDSD Diablo, always start off at a low volume level so that there is no risk of damage to your headphones or your hearing. iFi
audio is not responsible for any hearing or equipment damage from misuse.
Tip: For Apple iOS and Android devices, please use battery power,
otherwise you may receive error messages from your device.
Tip: For connection to Apple devices, an Apple Lightning to a USB Camera
Adapter is required. For connection to Android devices, a USB On-The-Go (OTG)
cable and
appropriate OS support are required.
For more information, please refer to www.ifi-audio.com.
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S/PDIF 3.5mm Coaxial/Optical input
When USB is not used, connect to a Coaxial/Optical cable (through a Toslink Mini-Plug).
Tip: a Toslink Mini-Plug to Toslink adaptor is included for connecting a Toslink optical cable.
Tip: The SPDIF standard supports PCM only up to 192kHz. -
Balanced 4.4mm fixed analogue output
This is an analogue output via 4.4mm > XLR or other balanced interconnects. You could use this for an active speaker or an amplifier.
Warning: Do not insert 4.4mm headphones to this source as the full volume is likely to damage your headphones or your hearing. -
USB-C (5V) battery charge input
For charging only. Due the very high-power nature of iDSD Diablo, it will take ~12 hours and ~6 hours for a standard and high-powered (the enclosed super- silent iPower 5V) charger respectively to fully recharge the iDSD Diablo -
LED for Battery Status
- LED Status
- White* > 75%
- Green* > 25%
- Red* > 10%
- Red (flashing) ≤ 10%
*Battery LED will flash when it is charging.
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10. USB3.0 ‘Type A’ input port
For data transfer only. Connect your phone to the iDSD Diablo with a Lightning to a USB Camera Adapter (Apple) or USB On-
The-Go (OTG) cable (Android). When using other audio sources, please connect with a USB cable.
Tip: It is preferable to use a USB 3.0 over using a USB 2.0 port on the PC.
Tip: The iDSD Diablo comes with a pre-installed firmware optimised for MQA. This version also handles up to PCM384/DSD256.
Tip: For firmware optimised to run PCM768/DSD5 12(non-MQA) please install corres ponding firmware.
Tip: For all latest firmware updates please refer to our website here: www.ifiaudio.com/downloads/
Technologies
- Octa-DSD512/PCM768 and 2X DXD.
- Native DSD/PCM Burr-Brown® chipset.
- Fully balanced 4.4mm output.
- Performance boosting Direct-Drive® and Headamp Turbo®.
- Zero Jitter/Femto clock system upgraded for lower phase-noise/jitter*.
- Digital engine upgraded with iFi custom ultra-low noise Op-Amp Ov2028*.
- Analogue section upgraded with iFi custom ultra-low noise Op-Amp Ov2627*.
- Ultra-low impedance OS-CON polymer capacitors and Panasonic audiograde ECPU film capactiors*.
- Ultra-low noise iPower 5V power supply*.
- *Diablo edition
Specifications
- Digital Inputs: USB 3.0 type ‘A’ (USB2.0 compatible)/ S-PDIF (3.5mm coaxial/optical)
- Formats supported: DSD512/256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD DXD (768/705.6/384/352.8kHz), Double/Single-Speed DXD PCM (768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/ 96/88.2/48/44.1kHz) MQA
- Frequency Response: 10Hz-80kHz(-3dB)
- SNR:
- Balanced: -120dB
- S-E: -114dB
- Dynamic range:
- Balanced: -120dB
- S-E: -114dB
- THD + N:
- Balanced: 0.002%
- S-E: 0.001%
- Headphone Max Output:
- Balanced: >19.2V/611 mW (@ 600 Ohm) >12.6V/4,980 mW (@ 32 Ohm)
- S-E: >9.6V/153 mW (@ 600 Ohm) >8.8V/2,417 mW (@ 32 Ohm)
- Fixed Audio Output: Balanced 4.4mm
- Power consumption:
- Turbo: 12W
- Normal: 5W
- Eco: 2W
- Battery: Lithium-polymer 4800mAh
- Power System: Charging via USB-C (iFi iPower included) BC V1.2 compliant up to 1900mA charging current
- Dimensions: 166 x 72 x 25 mm ,6.5″ x 2.8″ x 1.0″
- Weight: 330g (0.73 lbs)
- Warranty period: 12 months
*Specifications are subject to change without notice
References
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