iFi Audio has unveiled the iDSD Valkyrie, their all new flagship portable DAC/Amp that delivers studio-grade customization in a compact design.
Perfect for audiophiles and professionals, Valkyrie puts mastering-level tools in the hands of users who seek pure power and total sonic control.
With a quad-DAC architecture, 5,700mW peak output, lossless Bluetooth, xMEMS support, and an 18-hour battery like, it outperforms any portable alternative on the market today.
The iDSD Valkyrie empowers you to shape your music with the precision of a professional mastering engineer. Featuring K2HD Technology and DSD1024 Remastering, it enhances audio by restoring lost harmonics and increasing resolution for unmatched warmth and depth. Four Burr-Brown DACs ensure pristine fidelity, while its 5,700mW max output drives even the most demanding headphones.
Whether you prefer bit-perfect playback or waveform enhancement, the Valkyrie delivers with its suite of digital filters and K2/K2HD modes. Tailor your listening experience with XBassII, XSpace, and XPresence, designed to optimize bass response, expand the soundstage, and bring vocals to life. xMEMS support ensures next-generation in-ear monitors perform at their best.
Experience uninterrupted high-resolution playback with Bluetooth 5.4 and aptX Lossless, delivering CD-quality wireless audio. The 20,000mAh battery provides up to 18 hours of playtime, while USB-C fast charging gets you back to full power in just 2.5 hours. With multiple input/output options, including balanced 4.4mm, USB-C, and S/PDIF, the Valkyrie is the ultimate all-in-one portable DAC/Amp.
Master Your Music.
Customers looking for customizable, high-powered, super-high performance and feature-packed portable audio solutions have finally found their Holy Grail.......
Digital
• Quad-stack DAC – 4x DACs in interleaved configuration enables exceptional resolution
• Studio grade Crysopeia FPGA Remastering Engine to upconvert PCM and DSD files to DSD512 or DSD1024
• 8 selectable digital filters including JVCKENWOOD’s K2 and K2HD technologies
• Equipped with Qualcomm’s flagship QCC5181 chip featuring Bluetooth 5.4, supports the latest aptX Lossless codec capable of streaming lossless CD-quality audio without sacrificing quality
• Ultra-res digital audio – 32-bit/768kHz PCM, DSD512
• Power delivery compatible with QC3.0 support at 20V, and QC2.0 support at 5-12V
Analogue
• Astonishing 5,700mW of power (max.) – drives the toughest headphone loads with consummate ease
• Custom bias, EQ and amp circuits for next generation xMEMS headphone driver technology
• XSpace, XBassII, and XPresence – adjust soundstage and frequency response to match your headphones
• Three power modes: Normal, Turbo for low-sensitivity headphones, and Nitro for the most demanding headphones with a 19.6V max output
• iEMatch optimises output to suit high-sensitivity in-ear monitors
• Top-grade audiophile circuit components deliver exceptional sonic purity
General
• 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
CONNECTIVITY
Digital inputs: 1 x USB-C; 1 x S/PDIF (optical/coaxial); Bluetooth 5.4
Analogue inputs: 1 x Balanced 4.4mm; 1 x Single-Ended 3.5mm
Headphone outputs: 1 x Balanced 4.4mm; 1 x S-Balanced* 3.5mm
Line outputs: 1 x Balanced 4.4mm; 2 x Single-Ended 3.5mm; RCA
Power/charging: 1 x USB-C