iFi Audio just dropped the iDSD Valkyrie, a flagship portable DAC and headphone amp that aims to do one thing: deliver emotional, high-fidelity audio on the go. Housed in a sleek, compact chassis, this beast is powered by four Burr-Brown DACs in a hybrid multi-bit configuration, engineered to extract spine-tingling detail and warmth from your favorite tracks.

Touting iFi’s proprietary K2HD mastering tech and DSD Remastering, the Valkyrie is designed to bring your digital music closer to its original studio master. It supports hi-res formats up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512, with aptX Lossless Bluetooth delivering true CD-quality wireless streaming. Add support for aptX Adaptive, LDAC, and AAC codecs; you’ve got a wireless warrior built for serious listening.

But the real magic lies in the Valkyrie’s analog EQ modes. Bypassing traditional DSP, the Valkyrie uses switchable analog circuitry for more natural tuning. Choose XSpace for a wider soundstage, XBassIIl for thunderous lows, or XPresence for crystal-clear vocals that cut through the mix.

Connectivity is equally dialed in, with balanced 4.4mm and 3.5mm inputs, USB-C, optical/coaxial S/PDIF, and a range of headphone outputs to drive everything from IEMs to power-hungry over-ears. Oh, it runs for up to 18 hours on a single charge.

At $1,749, the iDSD Valkyrie isn’t for the faint of heart—but for audiophiles chasing pristine sound with zero compromises, it’s a weapon worth wielding.

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