Ifi - Portable - IDSD Valkyrie (UK) - Black - DAC & Headphone Amplifier
Become Your Own Remastering Engineer
The iDSD Valkyrie is for those demanding more than pure power or precision; it’s for those who seek the power to sculpt the feel and emotion of their music. Fusing sonic customisation with cutting-edge technology, the Valkyrie hides thunderous amounts of sonic control, with K2HD Technology, DSD Remastering, six additional digital filters, and our signature analogue processing. Complete with quad-DAC architecture, 5,700mW* peak output, lossless Bluetooth, and 18hours of battery life, it is unmatched by any other portable.
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.
Cut the Cord. Keep the Quality.
We’ve equipped Valkyrie with the latest Bluetooth technology, courtesy of Qualcomm’s flagship QCC518x chipset and the aptX Lossless codec. Offering a maximum bitrate of 1,200kbps, aptX Lossless is the first and only Bluetooth codec currently capable of wirelessly sending CD-quality audio without losing data. For those wanting high-res Bluetooth playback, the Valkyrie also supports 96kHz/24-bit audio via LDAC and LHDC/HWA codecs. The iDSD Valkyrie has other innovative, next-generation technologies up its sleeve – including full xMEMS support.
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.
Specifications :-
Analogue Inputs : Balanced 4.4mm, Single-Ended 3.5mm
Analogue Outputs : Balanced 4.4mm, 2x Single-Ended 3.5mm, RCA
Battery : Lithium-Polymer 20,000mAh
Bluetooth Formats : aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC, SBC
Charging : PD/QC3.0 @ 20V; QC2.0 @ 5-12V
Digital Filters : Bit Perfect, Standard, Minimum, GTO, Apodising, Transient Aligned, ‘K2’ mode, ‘K2HD’ mode
Digital Inputs : USB-C, S/PDIF (Coaxial/Optical), Bluetooth 5.4
Dimension : 172 x 160 x 30mm
DNR : Line Output 116dBA
Headphone Output Max : Balanced 4.4mm, S-Balanced 3.5mm
Hi-Res Support : PCM 768kHz, Native DSD512, with DSD1024 Remastering
Maximum Output Power : Headphone Section 4.4mm : 13.5V/5,700mW (@32Ω); 19.6V/640mW (@600Ω), 3.5mm: 8.9V/2,475mW (@32Ω); 9.8V/160mW (@600Ω)
Net Weight : 882g
Output Impedance : Headphone Section ≤0.3Ω via 4.4mm; ≤0.2Ω via 3.5mm, Line Output 205Ω via 4.4mm; 105Ω via 3.5mm
Power Consumption : Nitro 13W, Turbo 6.5W, Normal 3.5W, xMEMS ≤6.1W
RMS Output Power : Headphone Section 4.4mm: 12.0V/2,250mW (@64Ω); 19.6V/640mW (@600Ω), 3.5mm: 8.5V/2,258mW (@32Ω); 9.8V/160mW (@600Ω)
SNR : Line Output 116dBA
THD+N : Line Output 0.002% (20-20kHz)
