The iFi Neo IDSD Review and VS my Chord Qutest as a DAC! BANG for the BUCK at $799!

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Today I want to share my thoughts on a great bang for the buck product. This is a DAC, a Headphone Amplifier, A Pre Amp and Bluetooth Streamer all in one for $799. I compared it to my Chord Qutest DAC which has been a 2+ year long term fave in my system and was surprised at the result.
The iFi Neo iDSD is a product that gives you some of the high end flavor and style without the high end price.
A DAC can change the sound of your system without question, and while they can change the sound that change is not always for the better, even if you spend more and more on high end DAC. It all depends in your system, the synergy and the room.
I talk about what I like about the iFi Neo IDSD as well as what I like about the Chord. I also give a sneak peak at what is coming to the channel soon!
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[@diana73654]

I bet you did not used the Qutest , with a Farad linear source . That is a game changer and makes the Qutest one of the best sounding ,,dac"'s in the world, regardless price.

[@hasanbasrikoksal7729]

According to Amazon, this has a rudimentary remote control. Does yours, and is it sufficient? My amps don't have remotes.

[@musicman8270]

I love mine, can be a bit flakey sometimes, but nothing serious, I run my Blu OS streamer through it via the coax input,and the sound is amazing. Before that I used blutooth with my phone and got 96k with LDAC.

[@musicman8270]

@@aussie8114 a bit difficult sometimes to get started. I boxed it because it just seemed redundant in my system

[@peddie1972]

Thanks for a great comparison! Please review the new LUMIN u2 mini. I’m really curious about that one!

[@iamme3513]

I've got the qutest. It's a Hugo 2 without the extras. Sound wise it's identical.
It's going to be in a different league to the ifi. But it's an unfair test given the price and technical differences between the two.

[@malinyamato2291]

great review... I was looking for a cheaper alternative to ifi Pro iDSD signature to for my ifi Pro ican signature. thanks.

[@OptLab]

Thank you

[@MegaRockyk]

Thanks great review

[@oysteinsoreide4323]

The place you should spend most is on speakers and amplifier. There is less difference between DACs.

[@oysteinsoreide4323]

@Car Guy daddyo I still mean what I say. Amplifier and speakers makes more impact than the DAC.

[@oysteinsoreide4323]

@Car Guy daddyo if you have a 4000 dollar DAC, then you should at least spend the same on amplifier and speakers to make the DAC worthwhile investment.