iFi Gryphon - The best portable bluetooth DAC/Amp?

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iFi Gryphon - The best portable bluetooth DAC/Amp?

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The XCan by iFi has been my favorite portable for quite a while now. The Gryphon is, in my mind, the XCan’s successor. How do the two compare? How does the iFi Gryphon compare to some other options on the market such as the Mojo 2, Qudelix, or the Cayin RU6? Pretty favorably, as long as you don’t mind it’s size, which could be a deal-breaker for some.
Thanks to iFi for sending the Gryphon out for review. Check out the specs on the Gryphon at their website here: ifi-audio.com/...
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@Kreln1221 2 ай бұрын

*When using iFi's Headphone Calculator Tool on their website to see how both the **_Gryphon_** and the **_xCAN_** amps would work with my single ended unbalanced 54ohm Fostex T40RPs, their Headphone Calculator Tool said that in Single Ended Unbalanced mode of operation into 54ohms, the **_Gryphon_** only output 320 mW per channel, with a dynamic range of 115 dB, while the **_xCAN_** can output a full 600 mW per channel, with a dynamic range of 121 dB. So for standard single ended unbalanced **_TRS_** plugged headphones, the **_xCAN_** outputs more power. Of course, this has nothing to do with all of the other upgraded parts and features of the **_Gryphon._** It's just in pure brute output power, for most common **_TRS_** headphones, the **_xCAN_** actually outperforms the **_Gryphon_** surprisingly.* 🤔

@kerryvanderkamp5051 2 жыл бұрын

Another great review/comparison. I have been on a search for my ideal portable DAC/amp which I thought had culminated in a Mojo 2 purchase earlier this year. My most recent addition, however, is an RU6 based on the recommendation of this channel. While I haven't heard the Gryphon, +1 on your assessment of strengths/weaknesses of both the Mojo 2 and RU6. I frankly love both but for completely different reasons. They certainly provide a different listening experience (in the somewhat subtle yet magical way DACs impact this). If you have not yet heard the organic character R2R brings to the table, the RU6 is your low-cost entry point and I suspect a lot of folks will find it all they need for a really lush, natural listen. I'm pretty stoked MrAyrit turned me onto this high-value device and I'm looking forward to the full review.

@hifihillbilly4843 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mr Ay! Hope all is well! I really appreciate your reviews and takes on everything. I bought a ton of audio gear over the years and your taste matches up with mine more than any other reviewer. I have had the gryphon for a few months and love it! Probably one of my favorite items I’ve bought lately. I have used it as a preamp for my powered monitors and it works great. As for power it’ll drive almost all my HP. I’ve been listening to my Sundara on it lately and maybe I listen a tad bit loud? But I usually have it on about 85-90 out of 106. My sundara just seems really hard to drive.

@alessandrotesser6841 2 ай бұрын

Me too from balanced output. I think gryphon is perfect for my aful performer 5 but if I listen to music with my Sundara I go with the more powerful Diablo. For me the gryphon is at it's limit in driving Sundara, not any headroom left. I love my Diablo because has a lot of power!

@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?

@SuperEnforcer88 2 жыл бұрын

It's a good device for only using balance.

@TC-bz8sm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Mr Amrit always enjoy your honest review. I’m torn between RU6 and Mojo 2, Thought for the price Mojo 2 should have better SQ eg soundstage separation etc , could you elaborate ?

@asan1050 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!.

@DroidLocks6971 2 жыл бұрын

I use a Hidizs S9 Pro DAC AMP DONGLE

@DJ_BROBOT 2 жыл бұрын

At the same time,Ifi is one of those rare manufacturers that can beat r2r dongles most dongle, for that matter)and other portable/dac amps out the box for decent prices and product longevity. Unless you just want a smaller form factor, the IFi is justifiably better

@michaelp.3485 Жыл бұрын

Hi there. How does the sound quality compare to the iFi iDSD Micro Black Label? I am currently running my Theiaudio Monarch Mk2.

@MrAyrit Жыл бұрын

Favorable, IMO.

@enjoyunreality 2 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you very much for this review. I want to know which one has the biggest soundstage with good imaging and air between the things. Which one has most depth.

@MrAyrit 2 жыл бұрын

I’d say the Gryphon gets it in the width. The Mojo 2 and RU6 probably have more depth though. What headphones are you using?

@enjoyunreality 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrAyrit fiio fd5 iems they are semi open

@davidmichael3189 4 ай бұрын

When I connect mt Dan Clarks in to the ifi Gryphon via 4.4 Balanced, I always get distortion. Whats going wrong. Also, is there any DAC / Amp better for those Headphones? Thanks

@MrAyrit 4 ай бұрын

Which DC?

@davidmichael3189 4 ай бұрын

@@MrAyrit Aeon Noire

@topandrun126 4 ай бұрын

Dose the Xbass works in Bluetooth mode also? Thanks

@MrAyrit 4 ай бұрын

Yes

@untitledwebm Жыл бұрын

Hey, I currently have BTR5 2021 and does the gryphon sound 3x better than that?

@mohammedsaifulhassan8763 Жыл бұрын

Can it works with car audio via aux

@MrAyrit Жыл бұрын

I don’t see why not.

@paleoanthropologist2602 Жыл бұрын

Apparently xdsd gryphon is the successor of xdsd instead of xcan, does it make sense to you?

@MrAyrit Жыл бұрын

I actually thought they were the same thing, but now that I look, I see the xdsd can be hardwired. That's interesting. I'll have to see if I can get my hands on one of those. I do still really like the xcan and use it all the time. If I could hardwire it when I'm at work, that would probably be my ultimate portable solution...

@paleoanthropologist2602 Жыл бұрын

@@MrAyrit Ayrit you are right if hardwired means a DAC when wired. Xcan does not make any sense to me as a pure AMP when not bluetooth connected. Gryphon($600) is cool but too expensive as an portable solution. Old xdsd was $399 and now is $199 which makes it a true ultimate portable solution for me.

@paleoanthropologist2602 Жыл бұрын

@@MrAyrit I am looking forward a video introducing ppl to THE xdsd comparing with other products for sound quality (given $199 I don’t think ppl cares about other bs but only sound! Lol

@UmarAbid 2 жыл бұрын

is thhe iFi Gryphon 500 usd amp better than sound blaster x4?

@MrAyrit 2 жыл бұрын

Never heard the Sound Blaster stuff, so I can’t comment. My guess would be yes, but I’m probably biased.

@LandsPlanes Жыл бұрын

I have hip dac. I don't know if I should upgrade and If I should which one buy. Ifi gryphon or ifi signature.

@MrAyrit Жыл бұрын

Well, I never tried the Signature (but I did try the old version). What headphones are you using? Would you use the Gryphon's bluetooth?

@LandsPlanes Жыл бұрын

@@MrAyrit no. For me Bluetooth is inservible. I don't have BT headphones. I Dont know if there are difference in sound between dacs. Some people say not, other say 40% headphone/40% dac-amp, 20% music quality... I'm using Edition Xs, Sv023, Mangird Top, Raptgo Hook (my favourite) and Ikko Oh5.

@UmarAbid 2 жыл бұрын

i only use pc can i conect wia USB?

@AliArghavan 2 жыл бұрын

Sure