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tech14 days ago•1 min saved

iFi Launches UP Play and Max Dongles to Bypass iPhone Bluetooth Limitations

iFi Audio has released the UP Play and UP Play Max, two compact USB-C Bluetooth transmitters designed to overcome the limited codec support of iPhones. While Apple devices natively support only SBC and AAC, these dongles add support for higher-resolution standards like LDAC and aptX Lossless. The UP Play Max, priced at $89, enables CD-quality audio streaming, while the $59 UP Play focuses on LDAC. Both devices feature iFi’s K2HD processing technology, a built-in microphone with noise suppression, and low-latency modes for gaming. They are compatible with any USB-C device, including iPhones, Android phones, and PCs, and are available for purchase now.

via Gear Patrol|

#accessories #apple #audio

hi-fi1 month ago•137 min saved

iFi iDSD GR 2: a premium portable DAC delivering poised, detail-rich sound

What Hi-Fi? tests iFi’s premium portable DAC/amp, the iDSD GR 2, which sports a rugged aluminum chassis, wide inputs/outputs (balanced 4.4mm, 3.5mm, USB-C, optical/coax, Bluetooth 5.4), and a Burr-Brown PCM1795 DAC with support for up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512. It adds XBass/XSpace, four digital filters, and a hybrid power mode for flexible listening. In use it yields a clear, detailed, and evenly balanced sound with good headroom, though it sacrifices a touch of dynamic drama versus top contenders like the Mojo 2. Battery life is around seven hours; build is solid, but some ports aren’t clearly labeled and the volume knob behavior can be counterintuitive. Priced around £529 / $529 / AU$849, it’s a feature-rich, versatile option for portable listening rather than the most exciting sonic performer.

via What Hi-Fi?|

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