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The original iDSD Diablo is now an earlier-generation model, with the Diablo 2 launched as its replacement, but that does not make it obsolete. At £825, however, this is clearly ambitious: your 12-listing sample puts typical used asking prices at a £263 median, with the 75th percentile only £389. Even allowing for an unusually clean example, £825 is more than double the upper-quartile figure and difficult to justify.
It remains a formidable transportable DAC/headphone amplifier, particularly for demanding headphones: the balanced output delivers substantial power, while USB and S/PDIF cover the main digital sources and the unit supports high-resolution PCM and DSD formats. The battery-powered, red-metal chassis is distinctive and the included case, power supply and accessories matter. At this price, though, the Diablo 2’s newer feature set and the much lower used comparables make negotiation essential; a substantially reduced price would turn it into a compelling buy.
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iFi Audio is a British hi-fi technology company founded in 2012 by Abbingdon Music Research (AMR), a prestigious manufacturer of high-end electronics based in Southport, England. The venture was conceived as a way to democratize advanced AMR engineering by applying proprietary technologies developed for premium home audio to portable, more affordable devices. This strategic pivot proved remarkably successful, establishing iFi as a bridge between audiophile-grade sound quality and accessible pricing.
The brand specializes in portable and desktop audio components, with a product portfolio exceeding 50 devices spanning DACs, headphone amplifiers, Bluetooth streamers, music players, power conditioners, and cables. Flagship products include the iDSD Micro, Hip DAC, xDSD, and xCAN amplifier, all engineered to deliver high-resolution audio support and studio-quality fidelity in compact form factors. iFi has also gained recognition for innovation in wireless audio, notably with their GO Pods earphones featuring xMEMS technology and their Bluetooth-enabled DAC/amp solutions.
iFi occupies a distinctive mid-to-premium market position, offering audiophile-caliber performance at entry-level to mid-tier pricing. The company sources components globally from Germany, Japan, and the USA, and employs proprietary technologies such as PureWave balanced circuitry to minimize noise and distortion. Rather than competing in the ultra-luxury segment, iFi targets discerning listeners who demand measurable sonic improvement without premium price tags, making it a trusted choice for both portable and desktop audio enthusiasts.
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