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Key Features
Studio-Grade DSD2048 Remastering
The iDSD PHANTOM brings DSD Remastering, previously only available to the world’s best mastering studios, to the hands of the consumer via a custom-coded FPGA, to transform any file and ultimately make music sound closer to a professionally remastered recording. DSD2048 represents a new pinnacle for our development of this technology.
Real-Time Tube/Solid-State Switching
Choose between two fully balanced Class A circuit modes – discrete solid-state or tube – in real time. Both use the highest-grade components, with the tube mode powered by hand-selected, matched NOS GE5670 valves. Love the rich, analogue warmth of tubes? Activate Tube+ mode to boost 2nd-order harmonics by 6dB for an even more fluid, musical sound.
JVCKENWOOD’s K2 and K2HD Technology
K2HD restores rich, natural harmonics to lifeless digital recordings. Its advanced high-frequency extension revives overtones beyond 22kHz, delivering audio quality close to the original master. We have worked extensively with JVCKENWOOD to bring their renowned K2HD Technology to our most desirable products, and are proud to finally include this technology in our latest flagship DAC.
Built-in iPurifier and ANC Technology
The ZEN Stream's USB ports benefit from iFi's Active Noise Cancellation technology to remove noise and distortion from the audio signal, while the coaxial S/PDIF output incorporates iFi's iPurifier signal purifying technology.
4,676mW RMS Headphone Output
The iDSD PHANTOM’s amplification stage is not only highly advanced, but also extraordinarily powerful. With up to 4,676mW RMS power, and a peak output of 7,747mW, the iDSD PHANTOM can effortlessly drive even the most demanding headphones in your collection.
The World Premiere of DSD2048.
For the first time, our Crysopeia FPGA engine brings DSD2048 Remastering to the comfort of your home, drawing on technology used in Japan’s mastering studios. Four Burr-Brown DSD1793s operate in a custom interleaved configuration for native decoding of signals up to DSD2048, unlocking exceptional low-level detail for playback that rivals a professionally remastered recording.
Three Voices. One PHANTOM.
The PHANTOM delivers the experience of three devices in one. Move between Solid-State mode, where discrete J-FETs deliver lightning-fast precision; Tube mode, where hand-matched NOS GE5670s provide liquid smoothness; and Tube+, which pushes the tube character for golden-era warmth. Pair with the PHANTOM’s prodigious 7,747mW¹ peak output to craft the ideal synergy with your favourite cans.
Queue up Qobuz.
Introducing our latest ultra-resolution streaming engine. The iDSD PHANTOM opens the door to Qobuz Connect, alongside Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, and more. This evolution also brings enhanced stability, smoother radio performance, and a more intuitive UI with deeper customisation. With the new and updated Nexis app, it’s now easier than ever to connect and queue music from anywhere in your home.
Studio-Inspired Restoration.
In collaboration with JVCKENWOOD, the PHANTOM incorporates K2 and K2HD Technology². By restoring harmonic content lost during production or digital encoding, it revives the musicality of the original performance.
The Final Brushstrokes.
XBass Pro is our analogue shelving EQ, available in 10, 20, and 40Hz options. It lifts low frequencies without clouding the midrange. XSpace Pro goes far beyond crossfeed, pushing the music outside your head without sacrificing soundstage – just like speaker playback. Use the 30-, 60-, and 90-degree settings to find the most natural presentation for your setup.
Then use the array of digital filters to perfect the time-domain response.
Mastered from the Ground Up.
A re-designed, constant impedance negative feedback system ensures XBass Pro, XSpace Pro, and DSD Remastering operate in perfect harmony. A dedicated common-mode servo smooths XBass’ on/off transitions and maintains LF consistency at high levels. We also fine-tuned the tubes’ supply voltage to enhance overall linearity in the audio output.
Wi-Fi Setup, Made Simple.
Ethernet delivers the most stable streaming experience and the fastest initial setup, but for those who want wireless, our Nexis app provides a new way of pairing to your router over Bluetooth.
Nexis also gives you direct access to advanced streamer settings, connected storage devices, and seamless over-the-air updates, all from one place.
Set up now to unlock the full potential of your iDSD Phantom.
The Phantom Experience
Listening Room - Vanish Into The Music
The iDSD PHANTOM can be connected to high-end active speakers, or an amplifier to drive passive speakers. This is the quintessential iDSD PHANTOM experience - your Hi-Fi system will be elevated, and your listening room transformed with the power and versatility of your new system centrepiece.
Headphone Critical Listening - Head-Fi Heaven
The iDSD PHANTOM is the ideal choice to drive a high-end living room headphone setup.
With its incredible headphone output and feature set at your fingertips, connecting your favourite headphones will unlock new levels of detail and nuance, no matter how hard they are to drive.
Desktop Head-Fi - A True All-In-One System
The iDSD PHANTOM is the perfect standalone device to power your headphones while at your desktop. Leveraging the full power of its All-In-One design, headphone listeners can enjoy the experience of a complete high-end system in a single desktop device.
High-End Workstation - A Studio-Grade Experience
The iDSD PHANTOM can be connected to bookshelf speakers or studio monitors to instantly enhance your desktop listening experience. Use high-end customisation features to empower your desktop Hi-Fi setup, tailor your sound, and capture the essence of the prestigious studios that inspired its class-leading design.
Specifications
ANALOGUE INPUTS
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BALANCED HEADPHONES RMS
≥4,676mW/17.3V (@64Ω);
≥564mW/18.4V (@600Ω)
BALANCED LINE OUTPUTS VRMS
0-4.5V (Hi-Fi); 0-18V (Pro)
DIGITAL INPUTS
1x USB-B 3.0; 2x USB-A (Host);
1x USB-C (Host);
1x S/PDIF (coaxial)
1x AES3 (XLR);
1x RJ45;
1x M12;
1x Optical (SC);
1x BNC (Sync in)
DIMENSIONS
256 x 185 x 120mm
DNR 10 20KHZ
≥116dBA @ 600Ω Balanced;
≥115dBA @ 600Ω Single-Ended
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
1x 3.5mm S-Balanced;
1x 4.4mm Balanced;
1x 4-pin XLR;
1x 3-pin XLR (L/R);
1x 6.3mm (positive phase);
1x 6.3mm (inverted phase)
HI-RES SUPPORT
PCM 768kHz; DSD512 (DSD2048 with Remastering)
LINE OUTPUTS
1x Balanced XLR (L/R); 1x RCA (L/R)
NET WEIGHT
3.6kg (7.93 lbs)
OUTPUT NOISE MAX OUTPUT 20 20KHZ
<30uV(A) @ 600Ω Balanced;
<20uV(A) @ 600Ω Single-Ended
POWER CONSUMPTION
<27W idle; 75W max.
SINGLE ENDED HEADPHONES RMS
≥2,311mW/8.6V (@32Ω);
≥144mW/9.3V (@600Ω)
SINGLE ENDED LINE OUTPUTS VRMS
0-2.2V (Hi-Fi); 0-9V (Pro)
SNR MAX OUTPUT 20 20KHZ
≥116dBA @ 600Ω Balanced;
≥114dBA @ 600Ω Single-Ended
STREAMING PLATFORMS
Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon, Airplay, DLNA, UPnP
THD+N
<0.005% @ 16Ω Balanced (2.4V, 20-20kHz);
<0.01% @ 16Ω (1.27V, 20-20kHz)
What's in the Box
1x iDSD Phantom
1x iPower Elite 15V
1x Infrared Remote Control
1x Optibox
1x RCA Cable
1x USB3.0 A to B Cable
1x Antenna
1x SC-SC Fibre Optic Cable
1x Quick Start Guide
1 Year Warranty Card
