ifi Audio xDSD Gryphon Portable DAC Review: GOLD STANDARD AUDIO!

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TEAM SGG PATREON / somegadgetguy iFi Gryphon review! This might be one of the best audio products I've ever reviewed. It's certainly one of the most flexible DACs I've ever tested. Gryphon delivers fantastic performance cabled or over Bluetooth, has solid battery life, and a number of settings to tweak and customize. I can't praise this enough. Let's chat!
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@christiharris292 Жыл бұрын

i use the ifi gryphon as a "desktop" all-in-one at home as my bedroom setup and it is awesome. I can also take it on-the-road when I travel without taking up too much space in my backpack. Excellent review. You are spot on, it took me a couple of months to fully use / get all the features but well worth the time

@SomeGadgetGuy Жыл бұрын

It's just so handy. I KNOW I wasn't maxing it out LOL.

@h.hristov Жыл бұрын

When you use it as a desktop unit, don't you fear the battery would deteriorate? Is there a way to limit the charge level to 60% or something like that to prevent battery degradation?

@donydingo Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 which output do you use to connect the Gryphon to an analogue amp? My amp has balanced inputs.

@adrianmorrish8494 Жыл бұрын

@@donydingo balanced input/output on rear Rafa

@ELJefeReviews Жыл бұрын

iFi with yet another awesome piece of kit!

@SomeGadgetGuy Жыл бұрын

I know I'm a little late on this one, but have you taken this for a spin?

@ELJefeReviews Жыл бұрын

@@SomeGadgetGuy I haven't. I'm still using their Zen Dac Air and Hip-Dac.

@terencem881 Жыл бұрын

Superb sound, using it with LCD X and dunu 3001 pro's. The sound is clear without being overly analytical. It opens up the music, tremendous space. Bass is full, rich and mellow.

@JackBunce Жыл бұрын

Hey Juan, thanks for turning me on to Vampire Weekend! Their music is fun!

@SomeGadgetGuy Жыл бұрын

So fun right! It was such a goofy little moment for me. Glad you enjoy them!

@iFiaudiochannel Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your excellent in-depth review 👌

@SomeGadgetGuy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sending out some GREAT kit 😊

@iFiaudiochannel Жыл бұрын

@@SomeGadgetGuy You're most welcome 😉

@michaelp.3485 Жыл бұрын

This coupled with my 64 Audio U12t is God-tier. It is truly endgame. Sound simply cannot get more enjoyable to me.

@SomeGadgetGuy Жыл бұрын

Yeah that would be a NICE combo.

@gregoryaul2005 Жыл бұрын

Very awesome Juan 👀👀

@BillyKueekSG 11 ай бұрын

Nice video! I use mostly wired headphones or simple BT earbuds like Apple Airpod Pros 2 or Earfun Free Pro 2 when I’m out. I love the iFi products so yes, I have the Gryphon but haven’t been using much of its capabilities. I use its DAC functions at my desk, connected to either my iFi Pro iCAN Signature amplifier via iFi’s 4.4mm to dual XLR output to get the iFi sound or to my tube amp or other amplifiers. The iCAN already has 4 selections for XBass and 4 choices of 3D/Holographic so I do not need the XBass and XSpace on the Gryphon but if I want it, I can still use it. I’d never really use it with my headphones directly although I did try it with low impedance dynamic headphones like the Focal Elegia, Focal Clear MG, etc.. which the Gryphon is powerful enough to drive them. I am going to try play some music through the Gryphon in my car next, just to see how much better the Mark Levinson system in my Lexus can do. I am also going to bring it along for my travels next if I intend to bring a pair of headphones with me.

@hyedefinition1080 Жыл бұрын

Ifi makes some great DACS, though I find their response a bit slow, nothing I can't get used to. I love the bass option on my ifi DAC 2

@mokisan Жыл бұрын

I really like the size of this device. I was planning ro buy it to use it as a desktop setup and then since it is small, take it out on the go when needed. My one question is this juan, does this have the pass through feature ? Like when connected to desktop and playing does it still use battery power or does it use the desktops power ? Because i would be a bit worried about the battery degrading like that. i already see my btr5 battery been degrading a lot, i am an OG btr5 user. Also thanks for the video again juan. Cheers!

@h.hristov Жыл бұрын

Exactly my worries too.. Wish there was a feature like that.

@sandydennylives1392 Жыл бұрын

Great review,telling us what it can drive.

@BigGroupHug Жыл бұрын

Love ths review

@alessandrotesser6841 3 ай бұрын

For Sundara headphone would you prefer this or Diablo? I am not interested in BT. Will I miss Xbass and Xspace feature with Diablo?

@beyondtheuniverse999 Жыл бұрын

Hey, does the gryphon sound better than BTR7? And also does it sound as good as a desktop unit in similar if not slightly lesser price?

@alimatook8962 2 ай бұрын

Dude i need to ask you .. i have audio gd r2r and i need a portable amp with the same power level exactly .. because i have beyerdynamic dt1990 pro , so can you tell me if it is the same level ??

@cuzihungry Жыл бұрын

If I don't need bluetooth is this still the Best portable Dac/Amp? I mostly need it for portable gaming to power HD800S

@davidburns8113 Жыл бұрын

*Mentions horchata* ...*immediately bursts into song* Gosh dangit that'll be in my head for a week

@SomeGadgetGuy Жыл бұрын

😊

@hassan2ray17 10 ай бұрын

Can you connect via Bluetooth wirelessly with a car dongle?

@majormegapix Жыл бұрын

Just watched and enjoyed your presentation. Perhaps you could give your opinion. I am currently running my Denon AH-D5200s through my iPhone with Apple lossless hi-res. streaming using a Hpi-Dac II (orange). To my ears, the sound is just phenomenal, especially with the use of the loudness comp and bass boost where necessary. I just wonder how much better it could get with the upgrade (at 3X the cost) of this iFi Audio DAC. Thanks.

@SomeGadgetGuy Жыл бұрын

Id say with a setup like you have now, you probably would hear something "different", but it would be up to your tastes as to whether it was "better". More to the point, for this to be more worth it, I'd say you'd want to be doing more with the various inputs and outputs, AND looking to leave Apple behind for the wireless functionality. One of the upgrades is Bluetooth, and that means only AAC with your iphone. It's silly, but getting more benefit out of hi-res audio and going wireless means using more advanced codecs than what Apple currently gives you. I'd say stick with the HipDac for now 👍

@majormegapix Жыл бұрын

@@SomeGadgetGuy Thanks, appreciate the tip.

@davidmichael3189 4 ай бұрын

Would you bother using this with the Mark Levinson 9505 since they have a built in DAC is there any point? Thanks!

@SomeGadgetGuy 4 ай бұрын

Could be interesting to try them out with different DACs. Each DAC kinda brings its own vibe. As a wireless option though, it might just be different for the sake of being different. Using it as a cabled option though might be fun.

@pedrosk445 4 ай бұрын

Hello, love the channel❤. I have a question please, i want to buy a portable dac, and im in between the ifi gryphon , and other dongle dacs like the cayin ru7 or the hiby fc6. I was wondering if there is a significant sound quality difference between the gryphon and those dongles. If yes then ill just purchase the ifi, but i cant find anyone comparing those 2 dacs. So could u help me please. ❤

@SomeGadgetGuy 4 ай бұрын

It depends on what you consider significant. Each DAC kinda does its own thing, and there are differences in how audio is processed. That said, if you don't need the extra capabilities of the gryphon, like the line out and standalone support, then id probably say start with a dongle DAC.

@pedrosk445 4 ай бұрын

@@SomeGadgetGuy i have the elysian annihilator btw, idk if that makes the choice easier... i didnt know abt dacs, and put all my budget into the iem, so now im learning more. thanks for the reply. appreciate it

@untitledwebm Жыл бұрын

Hey, does gryphon sound 3x better than the BTR5 2021?

@iikatinggangsengii2471 6 ай бұрын

its great and scale well to dacs, as for dacs its what i heard, im just happy i dont have to predict much for scoring anymore means youll hear better than what i heard