iFi Audio iDSD Valkyrie
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Description
Find Your Sonic Valhalla
Inspired by the artistry of mastering engineers, the Valkyrie features our bespoke DSD Remastering algorithm, powered by a custom-coded FPGA. Like the technology used in Sony’s mastering studios, DSD Remastering transforms any file by increasing resolution and reducing distortion, with the aim of delivering sound that rivals a professionally remastered recording.
More Ways to Make It Yours
These powerful technologies can be combined with six user-selectable digital filters, giving you more ways to experience your favourite music and discover the best for your ears.
Complementing its digital customisation suite are our all-analogue, renowned XBass II, XPresence, and XSpace processing modes:
- XBass II reinstates the missing bass for open-backed headphones, or recordings that crave a bass boost.
- XPresence adds midrange presence to your favourite recordings, making them sound more immediate and engaging.
- XSpace restores the expansive soundstage of recordings.
Mythical Name. Legendary Design
The Valkyrie is built around four Burr-Brown DACs in a hybrid multi-bit configuration, drawing from our long-standing experience with the legendary multi-bit Philips TDA1541A.
This design enables the mixing of eight pairs of differential signals to capture the magic and impact of the iconic multi-bit chipset, but with superior low-level linearity for breathtaking detail.
To minimise crosstalk, the analogue path sits on its own dedicated board, isolated from digital components.
Colossal Capacity. Silent Stability
To power all its advanced features, the Valkyrie requires a serious battery configuration. Under the chassis lie four 5,000mAh lithium-ion batteries, totalling a colossal 20,000mAh.
Not only do batteries provide sound free from electrical interference and noise, but they do so with enough life to last up to 18 hours of playback on a single charge – lasting a flight from London to New York… and back.
Features
- Multiple operational modes – pure DAC, DAC/headphone amp, and preamplifier
- Separated digital and analogue PCBs for minimal crosstalk
- Powered by battery or mains – iPower power supply with Active Noise Cancellation included
- High-capacity 21700 lithium-ion battery configuration provides up to 18 hours of playtime despite extreme amp power
- iFi Nexis compatible for wireless OTA firmware updates
- Supplied with custom-made travel case and Nordic engraved presentation box
What's in the box?
- iFi Audio iDSD Valkyrie
- USB-C to USB-C Cable
- DC to USB-C Cable
- USB-C to USB-A Adapter
- Toslink Optical Adapter
- Custom Travel Case
Specification
| AD Conversion | No |
| DA Conversion | No |
| S / PDIF | No |
| AES/EBU Connector | No |
| Word Clock | No |
| ADAT | No |
| Headphones DAC | No |
| Remote Control | No |
| Wireless Capability | No |
| Dimensions | 17.2 x 16 x 3 cm |
| Weight | 882 g |