iFi Valkyrie DAC / Headphone Amplifier

iFi Valkyrie DAC / Headphone Amplifier

The iDSD Valkyrie is designed for those who demand more than just power or precision—it's for those who want to control the mood and emotion of their music. Combining sonic sculptability with cutting-edge technology, the Valkyrie packs a massive amount of sound control within its chassis. It features K2HD technology, DSD remastering, six digital filters, and analog signal processing, giving you complete command over your audio playback.

The Valkyrie also offers a quad-DAC circuit architecture, a peak power of 5,700 mW, lossless Bluetooth, and up to 18 hours of battery life, making it superior to any other portable amplifier.

Discover your sonic Valhalla

Inspired by the artistry of mastering engineers, the Valkyrie includes a custom DSD remastering algorithm driven by a specially programmed FPGA processor. Similar technology is used in Sony's mastering studios, and DSD remastering enhances the sound quality of any file by boosting resolution and reducing distortion. The result is audio that rivals a professionally remastered recording.

More ways to make it your own

These powerful technologies can be combined with six user-selectable digital filters, giving you even more ways to experience your favorite music and find the perfect sound for your ears.

In addition to digital customization, the Valkyrie also offers fully analog, renowned sound enhancement modes:

• XBass II restores missing bass for open-back headphones or recordings that need a bass boost.
• XPresence adds mid-range presence, bringing recordings closer and making them more immersive.
• XSpace restores the expansive and spacious soundstage of recordings.

Mythical name. Legendary design.

The Valkyrie is built around four Burr-Brown DACs with a hybrid multibit solution, leveraging our long-standing experience with the legendary Philips TDA1541A multibit chip.

This design allows eight differential signal pairs to be combined, capturing the magic and dynamics of the iconic multibit chip, but with improved low-level linearity for breathtaking detail.

To minimize channel interference, the analog signal path is housed on its own separate PCB, isolated from the digital components.

Cut the cords. Keep the quality.

We've equipped the Valkyrie with the latest Bluetooth technology, based on Qualcomm's top-tier QCC518x chipset and the aptX Lossless codec.

aptX Lossless offers a bitrate of up to 1,200 kbps, making it the first and only Bluetooth codec capable of wirelessly transmitting CD-quality audio without loss.

For those who want high-resolution Bluetooth playback, the Valkyrie also supports 96 kHz/24-bit audio with LDAC and LHDC/HWA codecs.

The iDSD Valkyrie also includes other advanced next-generation technologies, including full xMEMS support.

Specifications

Analog Inputs

• Balanced 4.4mm

• Single-ended 3.5mm

Analog Outputs

• Balanced 4.4mm

• 2x Single-ended 3.5mm

• RCA

Battery

• Lithium Polymer 20,000 mAh

Bluetooth Formats

• aptX Lossless

• aptX Adaptive

• aptX

• LDAC

• LHDC/HWA

• AAC

• SBC

Charging

• PD/QC3.0 @ 20V

• QC2.0 @ 5–12V

Digital Filters

• Bit Perfect

• Standard

• Minimum

• GTO

• Apodising

• Transient Aligned

• 'K2' mode

• 'K2HD' mode

Digital Inputs

• USB-C

• S/PDIF (Coaxial/Optical)

• Bluetooth 5.4

Dimensions

• 172 x 160 x 30 mm (6.8 x 6.3 x 1.2”)

Dynamic Range (DNR)

• Line Output: 116 dBA

Headphone Output – Max Power

• Balanced 4.4mm:

  • 13.5V/5,700mW (@32Ω)

  • 19.6V/640mW (@600Ω)

• Single-ended 3.5mm:

  • 8.9V/2,475mW (@32Ω)

  • 9.8V/160mW (@600Ω)

Net Weight

• 882 g (1.94 lbs)

Output Impedance

• Headphone Output:

  • ≤0.3Ω (4.4 mm)

  • ≤0.2Ω (3.5 mm)

• Line Output:

  • 205Ω (4.4 mm)

  • 105Ω (3.5 mm)

Power Consumption

• Nitro: 13W

• Turbo: 6.5W

• Normal: 3.5W

• xMEMS: ≤6.1W

RMS Output Power

• Balanced 4.4mm:

  • 12.0V/2,250mW (@64Ω)

  • 19.6V/640mW (@600Ω)

• Single-ended 3.5mm:

  • 8.5V/2,258mW (@32Ω)

  • 9.8V/160mW (@600Ω)

SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio)

• Line Output: 116 dBA

THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise)

• Line Output: 0.002% (20-20kHz)