iFi iDSD GR 2 | Portable DAC, Preamp, and Headphone Amp

The iDSD GR 2 Takes the Iconic Design of iFi Audio's Gryphon and Pushes the Boundaries Even Further for a New Generation iFi's First Use of the Burr-Brown PCM1795 DAC OLED Display with Capacitive Touchscreen Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless and LDAC 1,513mW RMS Power Output at 32 Ohms JVCKENWOOD's K2 and K2HD Technology Faux Case Available Separately Bloom's Take The iFi iDSD GR 2 builds on what made the original so popular, refining both its sound and versatility into a more mature, capable portable DAC/amp. It delivers a clean, dynamic presentation with impactful bass and a rich, slightly warm midrange. What really stands out is its flexibility, whether IEMs or full-size headphones, the Gryphon 2 adapts while maintaining a consistently musical and powerful sound. It’s less about reinventing the formula and more about perfecting it. Read our full review. Where Legend Evolves The GR 2 continues the story of one of iFi's most celebrated portable designs. Rebuilt from the ground up, it introduces a new DAC chipset and refined architecture, unlocking greater potential for sound quality than ever before. A new capacitive touchscreen interface and Nexis compatibility bring every setting directly to your fingertips, with no barriers between you and control. From high-resolution digital inputs to advanced analog connectivity and lossless Bluetooth, GR 2 brings every element together in one uncompromising design. Pure Conversion Magic The GR 2 breaks new ground as iFi's first product to feature the Burr-Brown PCM1795 chipset. It delivers warm, analog character but elevated with true 32-bit resolution, lower distortion, and greater dynamic range. As a current-output DAC, it gives complete freedom to engineer the very best from the chipset. Control, Evolved A new capacitive touchscreen OLED display brings direct, intuitive control to the surface of the GR 2. This color screen means core settings are now immediately accessible, removing the need for deep menu diving. The interface has been purposefully designed around speed and clarity, making device adjustments feel natural and responsive. Headroom, Unlocked As well as physical control through the new interface, they've also unlocked greater control over what you hear. The iDSD GR 2 delivers up to 50% more headphone drive than the previous generation, giving it the headroom to handle more demanding loads with ease. Bass stays composed, transients remain defined, and dynamics open up more freely, even with harder-to-drive headphones. Restoring Musicality Digital recordings can often lose the warmth and natural richness of the original performance, leaving music feeling flat or clinical. The GR 2 incorporates JVCKENWOOD’s K2HD Technology to restore depth, tone, and musicality, reintroducing subtle harmonic detail to bring recordings closer to their original intent. The result is a more natural, engaging listening experience, with digital playback feeling less processed and more connected to the emotion of the performance. For those who prefer a lighter touch, ‘K2’ mode offers similar enhancement without upsampling. Power that Adapts The GR 2 introduces a new hybrid power mode that intelligently balances external power and battery operation. When connected to an external supply, it prioritizes mains power first. If extra power is needed, GR 2 then draws from the battery, and automatically returns to external power once demand drops. That means you can leave GR 2 plugged in for longer listening sessions without constantly cycling the battery. One GR 2. Any Setup. Despite its compact footprint, the GR 2 is built to slot effortlessly into almost any listening chain. USB, Bluetooth, S/PDIF via coaxial and optical, and dedicated line inputs give you the flexibility to connect sources old and new. Headphone and line outputs extend that versatility even further, whether the GR 2 is driving headphones on the move or serving as the heart of a wider system.