I got the big brother ifi iDSD PRO but i mostly use gryphon. The sound quality isnt that far but the bass boost overcome it easily. It is 98% same as the PRO model. I use it with my meze empyreans and many hifiman headphone. 5/5 equipment. Buy of the decade in headphone gears.
I've had this since release and I agree with your assessment. It sounds wonderful with dynamic drivers. With planar magnetics it doesn't put out enough current to get the most out of the headphones, but it is sufficient. A wonderful addition to the HD6X0 series and the Focal line. The features along with its portability is outstanding. Updating the drivers also adds more features in the options menu.
For planar, you will have to step it up to a Fiio Q7, it works wonderfully well with anything, literally anything (up to 3W of power when connected to power source and 1.5W max with battery).
The Griffin has a discrete circuit and analog X Bass and X space which makes it a wonderful destination from the line out of your players. In my experience sending seperate power to the Griffin makes it more dynamic than just using battery power.
Love hearing your experiences with this. I recently got a Diablo 1 from IFI, so I’m always interested what others think of IFI’s other models. So far, I’m enjoying the Diablo. Just not sure if it is worth it’s price point.
This is my favorite portable amp use it for ZMFs as well sound great! I love it so much I bought two ! lol Also on an aside is great if you Bluetooth from tv to it to listen to movies on your fav headphones!
Thanks for this review, I also have an Arya organic. Trying to find something that will drive them to maximum. I currently have the ifi hip dac 2 and love the bass boost that it has. Not sure what to get? Some people say the Hifiman serenade? Could you suggest something? - i do like a fun sound and big soundstage. Something to tame the treble.
Could you review Luxury precision LP6 Ti or P6 pro Hong Kong Edition. These two are the best in the entire world and are giving absolutely insane results interms of sound timber
I agree. I take USB-C data from my Mac or iPhone and it is amazing. Drives my Focal Clear Mg and HiFiman HE1000se effortlessly. And amazing with IEM. Plus on the Mac I have software to oversample the stream, resulting in even better resolution. Like at 768k. Really recommended!
Literally been listening to this for the last 4 days with my IEMs to get through work... Whether USB or Bluetooth, it's amazing to listen to! Definitely need a clean source current-wise as, via UBS, I tend to get a "clicking" sound when music plays.... And that's via a lame Surface Laptop at work... So I've learnt my lesson....
Gryphon works great with Atrium but doest’t quite have the horsepower to drive Susvara. Too bad iFi doesn’t include XBass in their Diablo portable amps because the Signature iCan is not the most versatile traveling companion. 🙂
I’m new to this audio world. I want to increase the sound quality in the car speakers. My car’s head unit has a USB-in (carplay android auto). Doesn’t have 3.5mm jack. Can we use this iFi, where in my phone (it supports 348khz audio out) can be used for audio source i connect to iFi and then connect iFi to the car USB-in ? Please suggest 🥲
I got the big brother ifi iDSD PRO but i mostly use gryphon. The sound quality isnt that far but the bass boost overcome it easily. It is 98% same as the PRO model. I use it with my meze empyreans and many hifiman headphone. 5/5 equipment. Buy of the decade in headphone gears.
I've had this since release and I agree with your assessment. It sounds wonderful with dynamic drivers. With planar magnetics it doesn't put out enough current to get the most out of the headphones, but it is sufficient. A wonderful addition to the HD6X0 series and the Focal line. The features along with its portability is outstanding. Updating the drivers also adds more features in the options menu.
For planar, you will have to step it up to a Fiio Q7, it works wonderfully well with anything, literally anything (up to 3W of power when connected to power source and 1.5W max with battery).
Nice review. I went with the hip-dac 3 instead. Smaller form factor, no display and drives my DCA E3 and ZMF CC perfectly well.
Using Gryphon since late 2023! Loving it!
The Griffin has a discrete circuit and analog X Bass and X space which makes it a wonderful destination from the line out of your players. In my experience sending seperate power to the Griffin makes it more dynamic than just using battery power.
Love hearing your experiences with this. I recently got a Diablo 1 from IFI, so I’m always interested what others think of IFI’s other models. So far, I’m enjoying the Diablo. Just not sure if it is worth it’s price point.
This is my favorite portable amp use it for ZMFs as well sound great! I love it so much I bought two ! lol
Also on an aside is great if you Bluetooth from tv to it to listen to movies on your fav headphones!
Gryphon, one of the best audio devices I have owned
From where did you get the case from? Looks awesome.
Amazing Review. Please share your views vs mojo 2
Good review and please review ibasso Dx260
Thanks for this review, I also have an Arya organic. Trying to find something that will drive them to maximum. I currently have the ifi hip dac 2 and love the bass boost that it has. Not sure what to get? Some people say the Hifiman serenade? Could you suggest something? - i do like a fun sound and big soundstage. Something to tame the treble.
Sorry but I demo’d the Gryphon against the FiiO Q7 for driving my DCA Noire’s and it was seriously lacking. The Q7 stomped all over it.
Could you review Luxury precision LP6 Ti or P6 pro Hong Kong Edition. These two are the best in the entire world and are giving absolutely insane results interms of sound timber
I agree. I take USB-C data from my Mac or iPhone and it is amazing. Drives my Focal Clear Mg and HiFiman HE1000se effortlessly. And amazing with IEM. Plus on the Mac I have software to oversample the stream, resulting in even better resolution. Like at 768k. Really recommended!
Literally been listening to this for the last 4 days with my IEMs to get through work... Whether USB or Bluetooth, it's amazing to listen to!
Definitely need a clean source current-wise as, via UBS, I tend to get a "clicking" sound when music plays.... And that's via a lame Surface Laptop at work... So I've learnt my lesson....
Lovely review! it's indeed one of the best portable solutions, how would you rate it vs the Diablo? Let's say on a scale of 1-10?
Gryphon works great with Atrium but doest’t quite have the horsepower to drive Susvara. Too bad iFi doesn’t include XBass in their Diablo portable amps because the Signature iCan is not the most versatile traveling companion. 🙂
How's it compare to chord mojo 1 and 2 sound thanks
Is it better than Men of Ear Angel in sound?
Quick question....which headphone do you prefer between the HD.650 and HD.600?
Or 660
From his past videos Sajit likes HD650 the best from the 600-series if I’m not mistaken.
It can't be worse than my iFi Phantom. 😢
Only problem with this unit firmware updates are a pain be warned !
I’m new to this audio world. I want to increase the sound quality in the car speakers. My car’s head unit has a USB-in (carplay android auto). Doesn’t have 3.5mm jack. Can we use this iFi, where in my phone (it supports 348khz audio out) can be used for audio source i connect to iFi and then connect iFi to the car USB-in ? Please suggest 🥲