iFi Audio unveiled its NEO iDSD 2 around mid-2024, positioning it as a highly versatile and powerful device for audiophiles and high-fidelity enthusiasts. This unit functions as a three-in-one solution: a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), a preamplifier, and a potent headphone amplifier, catering to various audio setups from desktop to home Hi-Fi systems. A major highlight is its advanced wireless capabilities, featuring Bluetooth 5.4 with support for aptX Lossless, a groundbreaking codec that enables true CD-quality audio streaming at an impressive 1,200kbps bitrate, minimizing audio degradation during wireless transmission. This makes it the first DAC to include Bluetooth version 5.4, ensuring enhanced range, stability, speed, and low latency. Under the hood, the NEO iDSD 2 boasts a custom-designed ultra-resolution digital engine, supporting high-resolution audio formats including PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD512 (22.5792MHz), and full MQA decoding. It employs iFi's PureWave fully balanced dual-mono circuit design, which ensures exceptional linearity, ultra-low noise, and minimal distortion, contributing to its superb sound quality. Furthermore, advanced jitter-eradication technologies, such as the GMT (Global Master Timing) femtosecond-precision clock and a smart storage cache, contribute to cleaner and more accurate sound reproduction. For headphone users, the device offers significant power, with its 4.4mm balanced output capable of delivering up to 5,551mW into 32 ohms, making it suitable for driving even demanding planar magnetic headphones. It also includes features like XSpace and XBass II analog processing modes and four user-selectable digital filters for sound customization. The design is also user-friendly, with a 2-inch color display that automatically rotates to accommodate both horizontal and vertical orientations, making it adaptable for various desk-fi or hi-fi setups. Its robust feature set and powerful performance justify its description as a "multi-skilled monster" within the high-fidelity audio market.