This product is available to pre-order with an ETA of approx. early November.
Master Tuned. Master Approved.
The iDSD GR 2 MT is the next chapter in the GR 2 story, reimagining the bleeding-edge GR 2 platform through the ears of Grammy and Brit Award-Winning producer Steve Levine. Sporting the same uniquely tailored DAC chipset and amp stage architecture from the GR 2, the Master Tuned edition pushes the envelope further with component-level refinements throughout, carefully tailored to deliver the balance and emotional potency that define Steve Levine’s signature sound.
Every sonic decision throughout the re-engineering process has been guided by Steve himself, including two exclusive digital filters created in partnership with iFi's engineers and available only in this edition.
Pure Conversion Magic
At the heart of the GR 2 MT is the same Burr-Brown PCM1795 DAC chipset that defined the sound and design of the original iDSD GR 2. It delivers the warm, analog character they're known for, but elevated with true 32-bit resolution, lower distortion, and greater dynamic range. As a current-output DAC, it gave iFi's engineers complete freedom to design a bespoke analogue output stage, purpose-built to extract the very best from the chipset.
Advanced Amplification
The GR 2’s new DAC chipset offered greater design freedom at the analogue stage, so the engineers set to work on a new approach. Class A op-amps offer a more natural analog character, while refinement of the circuitry, now fully balanced from end to end, has considerably reduced distortion. iEMatch circuitry has also been upgraded with low-impedance MOSFETS.
The result is simple, but powerful, lower distortion, greater transparency, and more consistent performance over time. The iDSD GR 2 MT takes this philosophy a stage further, with upgraded components worthy of Steve Levine’s iconic sound profile.
Headroom, Unlocked
As well as physical control through the new interface, they've also unlocked greater control over what you hear. The iDSD GR 2 delivers up to 50% more headphone drive than the previous generation, giving it the headroom to handle more demanding loads with ease. Bass stays composed, transients remain defined, and dynamics open up more freely, even with harder-to-drive headphones.
Restoring Musicality
Digital recordings can often lose the warmth and natural richness of the original performance, leaving music feeling flat or clinical.
The GR 2 MT incorporates JVCKENWOOD’s K2HD Technology to restore depth, tone, and musicality, reintroducing subtle harmonic detail to bring recordings closer to their original intent. The result is a more natural, engaging listening experience, with digital playback feeling less processed and more connected to the emotion of the performance. A lighter touch is also available for those who prefer, with ‘K2’ mode offering similar enhancement without upsampling.
Power that Adapts
The iDSD GR 2 MT incorporates the original GR 2’s hybrid power mode to intelligently balance external power and battery operation. When connected to an external supply, it prioritizes mains power first. If extra power is needed, the GR 2 MT then draws from the battery, and automatically returns to external power once demand drops. This means you can leave the GR 2 MT plugged in for longer listening sessions without constantly cycling the battery. Perfect for the studio. Perfect for the desktop.
