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iFi Model Comparison

Models at a glance • Quick comparison • Which is right for you? • Setup tips

Models at a glance

Dongle · USB-C

GO link Max

iFi GO link Max
  • 4.4mm balanced + 3.5mm S-Balanced
  • Up to 241 mW @ 32Ω (4.4mm)
  • PCM 384 kHz / DSD256
  • USB-C bus-powered
Shop GO link Max
Small, plug-and-play upgrade
Portable · Battery

hip-dac 3

iFi hip-dac 3
  • 4.4mm balanced + 3.5mm S-Balanced
  • Up to 400 mW @ 32Ω (balanced)
  • PCM 384 / DSD256 / MQA full
  • ~12 hrs battery (typ.)
Shop hip-dac 3
All-day portable listening
Desktop · USB

ZEN DAC 3

iFi ZEN DAC 3
  • PCM 768 / DSD512 / DXD / MQA decoder
  • USB-C plug-and-play
  • 4.4mm balanced HP + 6.35mm SE
  • Fixed/Variable line out
Shop ZEN DAC 3
Clean desk-Fi starter
Desktop · BT + Wired

NEO iDSD 2

iFi NEO iDSD 2
  • aptX Lossless Bluetooth 5.4
  • PCM 768 / DSD512 / MQA full
  • Balanced HP up to 6.2 V (BAL)
  • USB-C + S/PDIF + BT
Shop NEO iDSD 2
Desktop hub with Lossless BT
Transportable · BT + Wired

iDSD Diablo 2

iFi iDSD Diablo 2
  • Up to 5.18 W @ 32Ω (balanced)
  • PCM 768 / DSD512 / MQA full
  • BT 5.4 (aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC/HWA)
  • xMEMS mode
Shop iDSD Diablo 2
Power for planars
Transportable · BT + Wired

iDSD Valkyrie

iFi iDSD Valkyrie
  • Up to 5.7 W @ 32Ω (4.4mm)
  • PCM 768 / Native DSD512 + DSD1024 remaster
  • BT 5.4 (aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC)
  • USB-C + S/PDIF + BT; up to 18-hr battery
Shop iDSD Valkyrie
Transportable reference
Desktop · Amp

Pro iCAN Phantom

iFi Pro iCAN Phantom
  • Up to >9,030 mW @ 32Ω (BAL)
  • Solid-state / Tube / Tube+ stages
  • Drives dynamic, planar, electrostatic
  • Nexis app; electrostatic bias cards
Shop Pro iCAN Phantom
Reference desktop amp
Desktop · USB

UNO

iFi UNO DAC/headphone amp
  • USB-C bus-powered
  • Headphone out + RCA line out
  • EQ presets/Modes
  • Compact “first DAC”
Shop UNO
Affordable desktop upgrade
Desktop · Bluetooth DAC

ZEN Blue 3

iFi ZEN Blue 3
  • Hi-res Bluetooth receiver
  • Connect phones, tablets, laptops
  • Analog outs for powered speakers/amps
  • Desk-friendly ZEN chassis
Shop ZEN Blue 3
Add wireless hi-fi

Quick comparison

Model Form factor Max formats MQA Bluetooth Max HP drive (typ.) HP outs Digital inputs
GO link Max Dongle (USB-C) PCM 384 / DSD256 — — 241 mW @ 32Ω (4.4) 4.4 / 3.5 USB-C
hip-dac 3 Portable (battery) PCM 384 / DSD256 Full decoder — 400 mW @ 32Ω (4.4) 4.4 / 3.5 USB-C
ZEN DAC 3 Desktop USB PCM 768 / DSD512 / DXD Decoder — >300 mW @ 32Ω (4.4) 4.4 / 6.35 USB-C
NEO iDSD 2 Desktop (BT + wired) PCM 768 / DSD512 Full decoder BT 5.4 (aptX Lossless) Up to 6.2 V BAL 4.4 / 6.35 USB-C, S/PDIF, BT
iDSD Diablo 2 Transportable (BT + wired) PCM 768 / DSD512 Full decoder BT 5.4 (aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC/HWA) 5.18 W @ 32Ω (4.4) 4.4 / 6.3 USB-C, S/PDIF, BT
iDSD Valkyrie Transportable (BT + wired) PCM 768 / DSD512 (DSD1024 remaster) — BT 5.4 (aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC) 5.7 W @ 32Ω (4.4) 4.4 / 3.5 USB-C, S/PDIF, BT
Pro iCAN Phantom Desktop reference amp — (amp only) — — >9,030 mW @ 32Ω (BAL) XLRs, 4.4, 6.3, 3.5; electrostatic — (analog)
UNO Desktop USB PCM 384 / DSD256 — — — 3.5 USB-C
ZEN Blue 3 Desktop Bluetooth DAC — (BT receiver) — BT (aptX Lossless, LDAC, AAC) — — BT

Which is right for you?

Pick by use-case. Each model excels at a different job.

Ultra-portable

GO link Max

Smallest size, balanced output, easy power for most portable headphones.

All-day portable

hip-dac 3

Battery powered with XBass+ and iEMatch; full MQA decode.

Entry-level USB upgrade

UNO

Plug-and-play desktop DAC/amp with simple modes for quick tuning.

Clean desktop starter

ZEN DAC 3

USB-C plug-and-play, balanced HP and line outs; great into active speakers.

Add wireless hi-fi

ZEN Blue 3

High-resolution Bluetooth receiver to feed powered speakers or an amp.

Desk hub w/ Lossless BT

NEO iDSD 2

aptX Lossless receiver, full MQA decoder, strong balanced headroom.

Power for planars

iDSD Diablo 2

Multi-watt output, aptX Lossless, xMEMS support for compatible IEMs.

Transportable reference

iDSD Valkyrie

DSD Remastering + K2/K2HD, powerful 4.4mm output, 18-hour battery.

Reference amplifier

Pro iCAN Phantom

Hybrid SS/Tube, huge power reserves, bias cards for electrostatics.

Setup tips

Dial in your rig in minutes.

  1. Laptop → GO link Max → IEMs/on-ears: Start with 3.5mm; move to 4.4mm balanced for lower noise/more headroom.
  2. Phone → hip-dac 3: Enable PowerMatch for harder-to-drive cans; use XBass+ with open-backs that sound lean.
  3. Desktop starter → UNO: Connect via USB-C, select it as your audio output, start with low volume; cycle the preset modes to taste.
  4. Desk-Fi → ZEN DAC 3 → active speakers: Set Fixed line out if your speakers have their own volume; try XBass+ at low levels.
  5. Add Bluetooth → ZEN Blue 3: Pair your phone/PC (use LDAC/aptX Lossless when supported); run RCA outs to powered speakers or an amp.
  6. Desktop hub → NEO iDSD 2: Pair via aptX Lossless for CD-quality wireless; use USB for hi-res PCM/DSD and full MQA.
  7. Transportable muscle → iDSD Diablo 2: Use Nitro/Turbo/Normal appropriately; 4.4mm balanced for maximum power.
  8. Transportable reference → iDSD Valkyrie: Try K2 vs K2HD and DSD Remastering off/on; pick your preferred digital filter.
  9. Two-channel & headphones → Pro iCAN Phantom: Start in Solid-state, then audition Tube/Tube+; select the correct bias card for your electrostatics.

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