iFi xDSD Gryphon... My thoughts and opinion

My thoughts and experience with the iFi xDSD Gryphon! This was sent out to me by iFi, they are not asking me to say or influencing my opinion, only asking for my honest thoughts, and experience with the device.

TimeStamps:
~Intro - 00:00
~Sound Highs - 02:18
~Sound Mids - 03:15
~Sound Lows - 04:37
~HML summary - 05:40
~Presence & Bass Toggle effects - 06:10
~XBass & XSpace Toggle effects - 07:40
~IEmatch effects - 09:35
~Use Cases - 11:06
~Build & Aesthetics - 13:51
~Final Thoughts - 16:02

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[WILMORENO]

hey man that was a great video, well done

[BudgieFan]

Which is better, this or the Fiio Q7 for my Dan Clark Aeon Noires and why. Thanks

[jamesofla]

Great overview but I am pretty certain the Presence & Bass toggle (6:10) in the back is only engaged when you have XBass enabled. If Xbass is not enabled the switches shouldn't alter the sound.

[jamesewanchook]

Great vid, do you think it would power Dan Clark E3? And, would this Gryphonover over colour my MM500's for mixing and mastering? Thanks,

[BillyKueekSG]

I am a headphone user. Started with the iFi Zen DAC V2 and love the iFi sound. I bought the Gryphon and use it as a DAC paired with iFi Pro iCAN Signature for my small collections of headphones.

[JTB--]

I like the name Gryphon. I had the iFi Audio Micro iDSD Black Label for a while and liked it a lot. The XBass and 3D+ are a lot of fun. iFi's portable stuff is not cheap... but it's quality

[mindhead]

Great review of the Gryphon. Did you test with balanced to SE out? Also, any comments on the whisky?

[thelastrhino]

Great review Tyler. You keep stepping up the thoroughness of your reviews. I am really tempted to grab this, but will wait to see what the upcoming Mojo 2 is about...

[MartinLeschinski]

Thank you for the great review, Tyler. You step up your content with this one.
I wonder if I upgrade from my xDSD, though don’t have mine in use. Maybe it gets more of a topic in a few months, when I get back to the office.

[topandrun]

Z-reviews mention the Gryphon support optical input and output is that true cause i can't seem to find that info in the manual. thanks

[luigismilazzo]

But really? are you talking about of 0, 01 db you of deviation?

[monarakudumbiya]

How damaging this can be for both iems and ears if volume accidentally turns high ? Cheers

[mohammedalnuaimi]

Many thanks for the review, Which one is better xduoo 05 bal or ifi gryphon

[jacquesnir]

Is it possible to charge the ifi while listening without problems? Then I would use it as a desktop device.

[lonestar]

Hi Tyler can Gryphon drive VC to a satisfactory level?

[rawj]

Thanks for the review, what 4 pin adapter are you using for your Stellia”s?

[filocano]

I like how you got that Redwood Empire! This unit is solid BTW!

[UmarAbid]

Hi can i ask is this better than Creative Sound Blaster X4?

[MenniePlay]

Worth than Mojo 2. I only have ifi Go BLu and I love the sound of ifi.

[Abelesque]

Hello, if i putchase it for my hifiman arya i do wrong or it can be a good choice?