{"product_id":"ifi-xdsd-gryphon-portable-headphone-amp-dac-bluetooth-on-demonstration","title":"iFi xDSD Valkyrie Portable Headphone Amp\/DAC\/Bluetooth","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"spec-table\" class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-cols via_flex valign_top type_default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eStudio Secrets, Now Yours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1550],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[1]}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eDesigned for those who seek musicality and emotional depth, it lets you sculpt the feel of your music with technologies once exclusive to the world’s best mastering houses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1550],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[1]}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1550],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[1]}'\u003eAvailable from our Elite Dealers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1550],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[1]}'\u003eNote: The black variant is available in selected countries. If unavailable, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ifi-audio.com\/pages\/where-to-buy\"\u003econtact your region's distributor\u003c\/a\u003e for further information on availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ifi-audio.com\/collections\/elite-audio-range\/products\/idsd-valkyrie#scroll-target-section\"\u003e Read renowned audio engineers thoughts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eShare:\u003cspan\u003eCopied to clipboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional-Grade DSD1024 RemasteringJVCKENWOOD's K2HD TechnologyQuad DAC ArchitectureUp to 5,700mW Max. Peak Output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBecome Your Own Remastering Engineer. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iDSD Valkyrie is for those demanding more than pure power or precision; it’s for those who seek the power to sculpt the \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efeel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eemotion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e of their music.\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Fusing sonic customisation with cutting-edge technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, the Valkyrie hides thunderous amounts of sonic control,\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e with K2HD Technology, DSD Remastering, six additional digital filters, and our signature analogue processing. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eComplete with \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003equad-DAC architecture, 5,700mW* peak output, lossless Bluetooth, and 18hours of battery life,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e it is unmatched by any other portable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Peak output measured using iFi’s standards. For more information, please refer to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ifi-audio.com\/faqs\/how-maximum-power-is-measured\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ifi-audio.com\/faqs\/how-maximum-power-is-measured\/ \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFind Your Sonic Valhalla. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the artistry of mastering engineers, the Valkyrie features our bespoke \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDSD Remastering algorithm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epowered by a custom-coded FPGA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. Like the technology used in Sony’s mastering studios, \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDSD Remastering transforms any file by increasing resolution and reducing distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, with the aim of delivering sound that rivals a \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprofessionally remastered recording.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMore Ways to Make It Yours. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese powerful technologies can be combined with \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e user-selectable digital filters,\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e giving you more ways to experience your favourite music and discover the best for your ears. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplementing its digital customisation suite are our all-analogue, renowned \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXBass II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXPresence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXSpace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e processing modes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXBass II \u003c\/strong\u003ereinstates the missing bass for open-backed headphones, or recordings that crave a bass boost. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXPresence \u003c\/strong\u003eadds midrange presence to your favourite recordings, making them sound more immediate and engaging. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXSpace \u003c\/strong\u003erestores the expansive soundstage of recordings. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBluetooth codec maximum bitrates compared\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-position=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: var(--font-body-medium-weight, 500);\"\u003eaptX Lossless: 1200kbps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-position=\"25\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: var(--font-body-medium-weight, 500);\"\u003eLDAC: 990kbps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-position=\"66\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: var(--font-body-medium-weight, 500);\"\u003eaptX: 352kbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-position=\"70\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: var(--font-body-medium-weight, 500);\"\u003eSBC: 328kbps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMythical Name. 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