NEO iD5D2 Performance Edition Bundle

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: NEOiD5D2
• LED Multi-function selector
• Input selector: BAL 4.4mm output, SE 6.3mm output
• Output: BAL XLR output, SE 3.5mm Analogue line input
• Power: DC 9V/1.5A-12V/0.9A

Product Usage Instructions

Quick Set-Up

1. Make sure the device is powered off before proceeding.

2. Connect the appropriate input sources to the input
   selectors.

3. Connect the desired output devices to the corresponding
   outputs.

4. Power on the device using the designated Power ON/OFF
   button.

5. Adjust the brightness as needed.

6. If clock synchronization is required, connect the clock sync
   input.

7. You can now start using the product based on your setup.

Set-Up Video

Refer to the provided set-up video for a visual guide on how to
connect and configure your NEOiD5D2.

Input Selector / Pairing

The input selector allows you to choose between BAL 4.4mm output
and SE 6.3mm output sources. Pair your desired input source with
the corresponding output for optimal performance.

JCSpace

This feature provides additional functionality for creating a
customized audio space. Experiment with different settings to find
your preferred audio environment.

Power

The power input specifications are DC 9V/1.5A-12V/0.9A. Make
sure to use the correct power supply to avoid damage to the
device.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the device does not power on?

A: Check the power source and ensure that the correct power
specifications are being met. If issues persist, contact customer
support for assistance.

Q: Can I use both types of outputs simultaneously?

A: Yes, you can utilize both BAL XLR and SE 3.5mm outputs
concurrently to connect multiple devices or speakers.

NEOiD5D2

LED Multi-function selector

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User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the iDSD from Neo series. The NEO iDSD 2 is a balanced USB and Bluetooth Ultra-Res DAC + headphone amplifier
FEATURES: · Versatile audio hub: DAC, preamp and headphone amp · Ultra-Res digital audio ­ 32-bit/784kHz PCM, DSD512 and full MQA decoding · Dual-core DAC design enables true-native DSD and PCM · Advanced jitter reduction ­ GMT femto-precision clock and smart storage cache · Four user-selectable digital filters ­ fine-tune sound to suit the source material · State-of-the-art HD Bluetooth 5.4 ­ fully optimised performance, whatever your source device · Every Bluetooth format supported: aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC/HWA and more · Enhanced PureWave fully balanced dual-mono circuit design delivers ultra-low distortion · Exceptional power drives the toughest headphone loads (5x the power of the first-gen NEO iDSD) · XSpace and XBass II ­ adjust soundstage and frequency response to match your headphones · iPower 2 included ­ audiophile AC/DC power supply with Active Noise Cancelation · Position horizontally or vertically ­ 2-inch colour display rotates to suit orientation
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1. TFT display

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6. Gain selection

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2. Multi-function knob

P.4-7

7. XBass II selection

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3. XSpace matrix On/Off

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8. Balanced 4.4mm headphone output

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4. Power On/Off and Brightness

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9. Unbalanced 6.3mm headphone output

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5. Input channel selector/Bluetooth pairing button

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10. Balanced XLR analogue line output

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14. Coaxial digital input

P.11

11. Unbalanced RCA analogue line output

P.11

15. Optical digital input

P.11

12. Unbalanced 3.5mm analogue line input

P.11

16. USB audio input

P.11

13. Clock sync input

P.11

17. DC power supply connection

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1. TFT Display The TFT display shows the current input channel, XBass, XSpace, format, sample rate, and power mode.
Tip: TFT screen should be on the left-hand side when NEO iDSD 2 is positioned horizontally, and at the top when positioned vertically.
2. Multi-function Knob Controls: – Analogue volume control (turn) – Mute (short press) – Menu settings (long press 3s)
Analogue volume control and Mute Turn the dial to change the volume. The analogue volume control in the NEO iDSD 2 is superior to any digital volume control.
Mute Press the rotary dial to mute. To unmute, press it again or turn the rotary dial.
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Menu settings (long press 3s) Controls: – Digital Filters – Gain – Volume sync – BT voice prompt – External sync clock – Line out volume ctrl – Factory Reset – About
Note: Rotate to select function, short press to confirm selection or toggle on/off mode. No operation within 10 seconds, the display will return to the home.

I) Digital Filters

The following 4 digital filters are available:

‘BP’

Bit-Perfect: no digital filtering, no pre or post ringing

‘STD’

Standard, modest filtering, modest pre and post ringing

‘MIN’

Minimum phase, slow roll-off, minimum pre and post ringing

‘GTO’

Gibbs Transient-Optimised: up-sampled to 352.8/384kHz, minimum filtering, no pre

ringing, minimum post ringing

Note: If the GTO filter is selected, the display indicates the sample rate as 352.8kHz or 384kHz, illustrating the upsampling operation of this filter.

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‘ II) Gain Can be switched between these four gain modes (see item 6 for details):
iEMatch > Normal > Turbo > Nitro
III) Volume Sync Turns the volume sync on/off. It is off by default.
IV) BT voice prompt Turns the bluetooth voice announcement on/off. It is off by default.
V) External Sync Clock* 10MHz External Sync Clock input on/off. It is off by default.
If no 10MHz clock is detected or if there is an error in the external clock, the display will indicate an error and the NEO iDSD 2 will automatically switch back to the internal clock.
VI) Line out volume ctrl Turns the line volume ctrl on/off. It is off by default.
This mode will determine whether or not the NEO iDSD 2 analogue line output section volume control is used.
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VII) Factory Reset Select “Apply” to perform a factory reset. The iFi logo will appear on the screen and the device will reboot after a successful operation.
Warning: Factory reset will delete all stored Bluetooth pairings, digital filtering will default to BP, Bluetooth voice announcement on, default screen brightness high, default input channel USB, default volume 68dB, default gain 0dB, default XBass and XSpace off.
VIII) About View the device name and the current firmware version number. 3. XSpace Matrix On/Off The XSpace Matrix on/off recreates a holographic sound field. It is a purely analogue signal processing circuit designed for listening to headphones as if one was listening to speakers. This addresses the ‘music inside the head’ sensation, which can make for uneasy listening.
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4. Power On/Off and Brightness Power ON/OFF Long press the power switch to power on/off.
Screen Brightness (Short press) High High brightness mode. The display brightness always remains High. Med Medium brightness mode. The display brightness always remains Medium. Low Low brightness mode. The display brightness always remains low. Off Sleep mode. If no operation is performed within 10 seconds, the display will turn off.
5. Input selector/Bluetooth pairing This cycles between the following inputs:
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USB Bluetooth Coaxial Optical Line (3.5mm) Auto
Note: Please select the input channel according to your audio source input mode. For example, when using USB input, you need to switch the input channel to “USB”. Note: When “Auto” mode is selected, the input signal is detected and the input channel is automatically switched.
The NEO iDSD 2 receives Bluetooth signals via aptX, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC and SBC. 8

Bluetooth pairing When the Bluetooth input is selected, the Bluetooth icon in the display will flash and search for a previously paired device. If a stored device is not found, it will automatically enter pairing mode and flash.

Press and hold the button (1s) to enter pairing mode until the Bluetooth icon flashes. To pair, find the `iFi Lossless Audio’ Bluetooth device on your audio source device such as a mobile phone.

The NEO iDSD 2 can store up to 8 paired Bluetooth devices. To delete all previously stored devices, please perform a factory reset (item 2 – VII).

6. Gain selection Short press cycles through these four gain modes:

iEMatch -12dB

Normal 0dB

Turbo +8dB

Nitro +16dB

Note: Always start from 0dB and then increase the gain level to attain an enjoyable and comfortable level of volume from the headphones.

Warning: At the outset do not use excessive gain, otherwise damage to hearing or connected headphones may ensue. AMR/iFi audio is not 9

7. XBass II selection Cycle through the three bass modes to select:

Off >

Off

XBass

Presence XBass + Presence

XBass II is an analogue circuit designed to ‘add back’ the lost bass response for more accurate reproduction of the original music.

Note: Research into headphone frequency response showed that apurely flat response may not be correct. Our long present XBass fits the profile of the low-frequency correction required. However, it was also shown that a certain amount of upper midrange boost is needed to give many headphones a more ‘natural’ sound. This upper midrange region is usually called the ‘presence’ region; we have used this term to indicate the upper midrange correction. In the NEO iDSD2, XBass II (or perhaps better HPEQ) can be selected to have either Bass + Presence correction,only Bass or only Presence correction.
Note: Sonically-hindering DSP is NOT used for XBass II nor XSpace matrix systems. They use the highest-quality discrete components and operate purely in the analogue domain. Hence all the clarity and resolution of the original music is retained.

8. Balanced 4.4mm headphone output Connect balanced 4.4mm headphones.

9. Unbalanced 6.3mm headphone output Connection for 6.3 single ended headphones . Please use 3.5 to 6.3 mm adaptor for 3.5 single ended headphones.
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10. Balanced XLR analogue line output Connection of 4.4mm to XLR or similarly balanced interconnects.
11. Unbalanced RCA analogue line Output Single-ended unbalanced signal output to an amplifier.
12. Unbalanced 3.5mm analogue line input Connect to an analogue line level audio source with stereo 3.5mm connector.
13. Clock sync input Connect to an external clock source (10MHz) (Optional)
Tip:The menu setting External Sync Clock needs to be on in order to use this input. If no 10MHz clock is detected or if there is an error in the external clock, the screen will indicate an error and the NEO iDSD 2 will automatically switch back to the internal clock. A sine or square wave signal may be used, 1Vpp nominal, 75.
14. Coaxial Digital input Connect an S/PDIF source such as Apple TV, Google Chromecast, PS5, a high-end CD transport, etc.
15. Optical Digital input Connect an S/PDIF source such as Apple TV, Google Chromecast, PS5, Xbox, a high-end CD transport, etc.
16. USB audio input This is a USB3.0 B input (USB2.0 compatible). For a superior connection to a computer, use the enclosed USB3.0 cable. It connects the NEO iDSD 2 to the computer audio source
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17. DC Power Supply Connection DC 9V/1.5A – 15V/0.9A power input. Please connect NEO iDSD 2 to the enclosed power supply.
A power supply unit must be able to deliver minimum rated repetitive current. Tip: It is preferable to use a USB 3.0 over using a USB 2.0 port on the PC. Note: For use with PC it is necessary to download drivers. Tip: For all latest firmware updates please refer to our website here: www.ifi-audio.com/download-hub/
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MQA NEO iDSD 2 includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording.
MQA’ orMQA.’ indicates that the product is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is identical to that of the source material. MQA.’ indicates it is playing an MQA Studio file, which has either been approved in the studio by the artist/producer or has been verified by the copyright owner.OFS’ confirms that the product is receiving an MQA stream or file. This delivers the final unfold of the MQA file and displays the original sample rate.
MQA and the Sound Wave Device are registered trade marks of MQA Limited © 2016
MQA 1) Listen to MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) files straight out of the box. 2) For MQA tracks, simply connect to Tidal and check the options to stream MQA. 3) Visit mqa.co.uk for more information.
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“iFi Nexis”
Download the Nexis app for added features and future updates
Set up your NEO iDSD 2 using our iFi Nexis App Please search for “NEO iDSD 2″ within the iFi Nexis app. The iFi Nexis app helps you to use all the features and settings of the NEO iDSD 2, such as OTA upgrades*, remote control* and more.
OTA (Over the Air Technology), or Over the Air download technology, automatically downloads firmware upgrade packages and upgrades automatically over the network. **Provides users with a convenient and easy-to-use way to control their device as an alternative to the traditional remote control, for adjusting all the functions and settings of the NEO iDSD 2 more easily, conveniently and freely. 14

Scan the QR code to view the official iFi audio NEO iDSD 2 video on YouTube.
Cautions 1. Avoid extreme heat, cold and humidity. 2. Avoid dropping or crushing the NEO iDSD 2. 3. If you experience discomfort or pain, try lowering the volume or discontinuing use temporarily. 4. Always check the actual output volume on your earphone, headphone, or loudspeakers before playing audio, as
many music player software and operating systems do not appropriately apply industrial standards governing volume control (e.g., USB Device Class Denition for Human Interface Devices). If in doubt, before playing any music, turn o CyberSync or any other volume synchronization feature on the iFi Product and bring the volume down to the lowest setting.
Prolonged Heat Exposure Your iFi Product may become very warm during normal use. It is important to keep your iFi Product on a hard, stable, and well- ventilated work surface when in use or charging.
Warning: To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
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SPECIFICATIONS Digital stage Hi-res support
Bluetooth formats Line stage
Line output ­ XLR Line output ­ RCA Output impedance
SNR DNR THD+N

DSD 512 / 22.6MHz PCM 768kHz full MQA Decoder aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA,AAC, SBC
19.5V max. (variable); 4.4V (fixed) 10.5V max. (variable); 2.2V (fixed) XLR 100; RCA 50 120dB(A) @ 0dBFS 120dB(A) @ -60dBFS <0.0015% @ 0dBFS

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Outputs: Headphone output ­ 4.4mm Headphone output ­ 6.3mm
Output power ­ 4.4mm Output power ­ 6.3mm
Output impedance SNR DNR
THD+N

3.5V/19.5V max. (12 – 600 headphones) 4.5V/9.5V max. (12 – 300 headphones)

19.5V/650mW (@ 600); >13.3V/5551mW (@ 32) >10.5V/184mW (@ 600); >9.5V/2832mW (@ 32) 1 120dB(A) (3.3V 6.3mm/6.2V 4.4mm) 120dB(A) <0.0015% (125mW @ 32)

General Power supply requirement
Power consumption Dimensions Net weight
Limited warranty

DC 9V/1.5A – 15V/0.9A (centre +ve) No signal ~5W; Max signal ~13.5W 214x158x41mm (8.4″x6.2″x1.6”) 916g (2.0Ibs) 12 months*

A power supply unit must be able to deliver minimum rated repetitive current 12 months typical or as permitted/required by local reseller laws. Specifications are subject to change without notice

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References

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