The Story
Transform your listening space into a personal mastering studio with the iDSD Phantom – iFi Audio's most sophisticated all-in-one solution that eliminates the need for multiple components cluttering your listening environment. This flagship device seamlessly integrates a reference-grade DAC, high-resolution music streamer, and a headphone amplifier into a single chassis. Whether you're a discerning audiophile seeking ultimate sonic control or a creative professional who demands studio-level precision at home, the iDSD Phantom delivers unprecedented customization without sacrificing simplicity.
With switchable vacuum tube and solid-state amplification, advanced upsampling technologies, and an extensive suite of digital filters, you're in control of how you want to enjoy your music. The iDSD Phantom supports virtually every streaming platform and format you need, from Spotify Connect to ultra-high-resolution DSD512 files, all while providing enough power (up to 7,747mW) to drive even the most demanding planar magnetic headphones with authority. It's a flagship component that offers both complete technical precision and the ability to simply disappear into the background, leaving only you and the music.
Three Amplifiers in One: Choose Your Sonic Character
The iFi iDSD Phantom eliminates the compromise of tube vs. solid-state amplification entirely with switchable amplification circuits that deliver three distinct sonic personalities–all accessible at the flip of a switch, without powering down or swapping components.
Solid-State Mode employs a discrete J-FET topology for the moments when you crave absolute transparency and technical precision. This circuit delivers lightning-fast transient response with vanishingly low distortion, making it ideal for complex classical passages, intricate jazz arrangements, or any recording where you want to hear exactly what the artist intended. Tube Mode activates a pair of hand-matched NOS GE5670 vacuum tubes that have been meticulously selected for their superior audio quality. These tubes offer the classic tube sound with detailed yet organic warmth, adding texture and presence to vocals, string instruments, and digital recordings.
Tube + Mode takes the vacuum tube circuit even further by reducing negative feedback in the amplification loop, allowing second-order harmonics to blossom. This lowered loop gain adds body, weight, and presence to the midrange without sacrificing the top-end air or low-frequency control.
This flexibility fundamentally changes your relationship with your music collection. You can switch between modes on the fly to match your mood, your music, or even specific headphones and IEMs in your library. With three selectable power modes (Normal, Turbo, and Nitro) providing up to 18.4V output, the Phantom delivers tremendous current regardless of which amplification mode you choose. Even notoriously difficult headphones receive the control and authority they demand.
Exceptional DAC Architecture
The iDSD Phantom's audio foundation begins with four Burr-Brown DAC chips arranged in an interleaved quad stack configuration. This topology, inspired by legendary multi-bit designs, delivers exceptional low-level detail retrieval while maintaining musicality and natural timbre. Galvanic isolation on the digital inputs eliminates electrical interference before it reaches the signal path, ensuring pristine audio reproduction.
Your Personal Sound Design Studio
The iDSD Phantom puts studio-level audio processing in your control. The DSD Remastering Engine upsamples any source material to DSD512, DSD1024, and DSD2048. The Phantom's streaming engine handles PCM up to 768kHz and DSD512 over both Wi-Fi and Ethernet, with wired connections offering galvanic isolation for maximum noise rejection. JVCKENWOOD's K2HD processing restores harmonic richness that's otherwise lost in digital production, reintroducing warmth and dimensionality to analog recordings.
Fine-tune your listening experience even further with XBass Pro, an analog-domain bass enhancement system with three frequency settings designed to compensate for open-back headphones, or add controlled low-end impact. XSpace Pro, iFi's advanced crossfeed technology, takes headphone listening beyond the confines of your head by simulating the spaciousness of speaker playback while preserving clarity and detail. Seven selectable digital filters allow you to match the sonic character to specific genres or recordings, giving you the final say in how your music sounds.
Step into the control room using the iFi Nexis app, the exclusive, intuitive application for your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy high-resolution audio from your favorite streaming platforms with support for Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, Roon, NAA, DLNA, UPnP, and more. Over-the-air firmware updates, settings, and additional functionality are all available in the app.
Studio-Grade DSD2048 Remastering
Real-Time Tube/Solid-State Switching
JVCKENWOOD's K2 and K2HD Technology
4,676mW RMS Headphone Output
Features
- Reference-class DAC/preamp, network streamer, and headphone amplifier
- Remarkable power – up to 4,676mW RMS & 7,747mW Max to drive the toughest headphone loads with ease
- Ultra-res PCM 768kHz and DSD512 streaming over Wi-Fi or Ethernet
- Quad-stack DAC – 4x DACs in an interleaved configuration enable exceptional resolution
- DSD Remastering: option to upconvert PCM and DSD files to DSD1024 or DSD2048
- 7 selectable digital filters, including JVCKENWOOD’s K2HD Technology
- Two discrete input stages – switch between solid state and NOS GE5670 vacuum tubes in real time
- Intelligent app control – works with iFi Nexis for remote control and OTA updates
- Three power modes: Normal for IEMs, Turbo for mid-sensitivity headphones, and Nitro for demanding headphones with an 18.4V max output
- Exemplary build quality, comprehensive connectivity, and informative colour display
- High grade hand held remote control
What's in the Box?
- iDSD Phantom
- USB3.0 A to B Cable
- OptiBox
- iPower Elite 15V
- OptiBox
- Infrared Remote Control
- RCA Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- 1 Year Warranty Card
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Transform your listening space into a personal mastering studio with the iDSD Phantom – iFi Audio's most sophisticated all-in-one solution that eliminates the need for multiple components cluttering your listening environment. This flagship device seamlessly integrates a reference-grade DAC, high-resolution music streamer, and a headphone amplifier into a single chassis. Whether you're a discerning audiophile seeking ultimate sonic control or a creative professional who demands studio-level precision at home, the iDSD Phantom delivers unprecedented customization without sacrificing simplicity.
With switchable vacuum tube and solid-state amplification, advanced upsampling technologies, and an extensive suite of digital filters, you're in control of how you want to enjoy your music. The iDSD Phantom supports virtually every streaming platform and format you need, from Spotify Connect to ultra-high-resolution DSD512 files, all while providing enough power (up to 7,747mW) to drive even the most demanding planar magnetic headphones with authority. It's a flagship component that offers both complete technical precision and the ability to simply disappear into the background, leaving only you and the music.
Three Amplifiers in One: Choose Your Sonic Character
The iFi iDSD Phantom eliminates the compromise of tube vs. solid-state amplification entirely with switchable amplification circuits that deliver three distinct sonic personalities–all accessible at the flip of a switch, without powering down or swapping components.
Solid-State Mode employs a discrete J-FET topology for the moments when you crave absolute transparency and technical precision. This circuit delivers lightning-fast transient response with vanishingly low distortion, making it ideal for complex classical passages, intricate jazz arrangements, or any recording where you want to hear exactly what the artist intended. Tube Mode activates a pair of hand-matched NOS GE5670 vacuum tubes that have been meticulously selected for their superior audio quality. These tubes offer the classic tube sound with detailed yet organic warmth, adding texture and presence to vocals, string instruments, and digital recordings.
Tube + Mode takes the vacuum tube circuit even further by reducing negative feedback in the amplification loop, allowing second-order harmonics to blossom. This lowered loop gain adds body, weight, and presence to the midrange without sacrificing the top-end air or low-frequency control.
This flexibility fundamentally changes your relationship with your music collection. You can switch between modes on the fly to match your mood, your music, or even specific headphones and IEMs in your library. With three selectable power modes (Normal, Turbo, and Nitro) providing up to 18.4V output, the Phantom delivers tremendous current regardless of which amplification mode you choose. Even notoriously difficult headphones receive the control and authority they demand.
Exceptional DAC Architecture
The iDSD Phantom's audio foundation begins with four Burr-Brown DAC chips arranged in an interleaved quad stack configuration. This topology, inspired by legendary multi-bit designs, delivers exceptional low-level detail retrieval while maintaining musicality and natural timbre. Galvanic isolation on the digital inputs eliminates electrical interference before it reaches the signal path, ensuring pristine audio reproduction.
Your Personal Sound Design Studio
The iDSD Phantom puts studio-level audio processing in your control. The DSD Remastering Engine upsamples any source material to DSD512, DSD1024, and DSD2048. The Phantom's streaming engine handles PCM up to 768kHz and DSD512 over both Wi-Fi and Ethernet, with wired connections offering galvanic isolation for maximum noise rejection. JVCKENWOOD's K2HD processing restores harmonic richness that's otherwise lost in digital production, reintroducing warmth and dimensionality to analog recordings.
Fine-tune your listening experience even further with XBass Pro, an analog-domain bass enhancement system with three frequency settings designed to compensate for open-back headphones, or add controlled low-end impact. XSpace Pro, iFi's advanced crossfeed technology, takes headphone listening beyond the confines of your head by simulating the spaciousness of speaker playback while preserving clarity and detail. Seven selectable digital filters allow you to match the sonic character to specific genres or recordings, giving you the final say in how your music sounds.
Step into the control room using the iFi Nexis app, the exclusive, intuitive application for your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy high-resolution audio from your favorite streaming platforms with support for Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, Roon, NAA, DLNA, UPnP, and more. Over-the-air firmware updates, settings, and additional functionality are all available in the app.
Studio-Grade DSD2048 Remastering
Real-Time Tube/Solid-State Switching
JVCKENWOOD's K2 and K2HD Technology
4,676mW RMS Headphone Output
Features
- Reference-class DAC/preamp, network streamer, and headphone amplifier
- Remarkable power – up to 4,676mW RMS & 7,747mW Max to drive the toughest headphone loads with ease
- Ultra-res PCM 768kHz and DSD512 streaming over Wi-Fi or Ethernet
- Quad-stack DAC – 4x DACs in an interleaved configuration enable exceptional resolution
- DSD Remastering: option to upconvert PCM and DSD files to DSD1024 or DSD2048
- 7 selectable digital filters, including JVCKENWOOD’s K2HD Technology
- Two discrete input stages – switch between solid state and NOS GE5670 vacuum tubes in real time
- Intelligent app control – works with iFi Nexis for remote control and OTA updates
- Three power modes: Normal for IEMs, Turbo for mid-sensitivity headphones, and Nitro for demanding headphones with an 18.4V max output
- Exemplary build quality, comprehensive connectivity, and informative colour display
- High grade hand held remote control
What's in the Box?
- iDSD Phantom
- USB3.0 A to B Cable
- OptiBox
- iPower Elite 15V
- OptiBox
- Infrared Remote Control
- RCA Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- 1 Year Warranty Card
