Heavenly Sound. Devilish Power.
The Diablo 2, dressed in Devilish Red, succeeds the Diablo-X, boasting enhancements like increased headphone output power, support for lossless Bluetooth codecs, xMEMS technology, iEMatch, a USB-C input, improved circuitry, and more. It offers a powerful 5,180mW max output and balanced dual-mono circuitry, making it the most powerful headphone amplifier of its size.
Diabolical Innovation. Shattering Boundaries.
The Diablo 2 is the world’s first portable DAC/Amp with Bluetooth 5.4, supporting aptX Lossless for CD-quality streaming. It pioneers xMEMS solid-state micro-speaker technology, enhancing IEM and headphone performance with benefits like a 15µsec mechanical response and a diaphragm 95 times stiffer than plastic.
"It’s got a NOS fogger system and a T4 Turbo, Dominic."
The Diablo 2 offers three power modes: Normal, Turbo, and Nitro, boasting a 19.2V maximum output. iEMatch technology removes background noise and increases usable volume range. Accommodating various headphones, it features 6.3mm and 4.4mm outputs, with a 3.5mm to 6.35mm adapter included.
Ruling all Bluetooth codec and music formats.
Featuring Bluetooth 5.4 technology, the Diablo 2 supports aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDACTM, LHDC/HWA, AAC, and SBC. It uses Qualcomm’s QCC518x Bluetooth audio chip, qualifying to Bluetooth 5.4. Dual Core Burr Brown chipset provides Bit-Perfect DSD and PCM support up to 768kHz, DSD512, and Full MQA decoding.
Wings of Inferno.
The Diablo 2 comes with four wings for customizable positioning—horizontally like a desktop DAC/amp or vertically for space-saving. Twenty-two rails improve cooling, with eight compatible with Diablo wings for desktop stand use.
Devil in the details.
The front panel features a Volume Lock switch, preventing accidental adjustments. The back panel includes a mode selection and Bluetooth pairing switch, along with two USB-C ports for audio and charging.
Sound So Moving. Even the Devil May Cry.
Diablo 2 features PureWave, Servoless DirectDrive, OptimaLoop, and Advanced Jitter Reduction Technology, delivering exceptionally pure, detailed, and emotionally touching sound. PureWave’s full balanced dual-mono circuitry elevates clarity, while OptimaLoop refines gain control and reduces distortion.
Diablo’s Energy Sources
The Diablo 2 can be powered by battery or mains. Battery power provides ultra-clean and stable DC current, while the iPower2 power supply with Active Noise Cancellation II cancels out EMI and RFI noise. A step-up converter ensures high linearity and ultra-low noise for less efficient headphones.
Accessories for Diablo 2
Diablo 2 comes with various accessories, including the iPower 2 power supply, a USB-C cable, a USB-C-to-A adapter, a TOSLINK optical adapter, a 3.5mm to 6.3mm headphone adapter, and an iTraveller carrying case—all included with the product.
The XMOS 16-Core Chip
- Processes audio data received via USB*
- Low-latency XMOS microcontroller with double the clock speed (2000MIPS) and four times the memory (512KB)
- Programmed firmware optimized for sound quality
Extensive Jitter-Eradication Technologies
- Global Master Timing (GMT) femto-precision clock
- Intelligent memory buffer
Burr-Brown True Native® Chipset
- File formats remain unchanged or 'bit-perfect'
- Supports sample rates up to 768kHz, DSD512, and full MQA decoding
DirectDrive® Circuit Design
- Direct-coupled nature without a conventional DC servo
- Equals a direct signal path for less signal degradation
MQA Support
- Supported through USB with full decoding of MQA files up to 384kHz
- Performs full 'three unfold' decoding internally
Negative Feedback System
- Precisely optimized multiple feedback paths
- Accurate and tailored feedback loops for optimal overall performance
Custom OV Series Operational-Amplifier
- Contributes to extremely low noise, low distortion (0.0001%), and wide bandwidth
PureWave Balanced Dual-Mono Topology
- New, balanced, symmetrical dual-mono topology
- Short, direct signal paths for sonic purity
Switching with Trench Technology MOSFET
- Engineered for sonic transparency
- FET-based switching handled by a micro-controller
Quality Components
- TDK C0G (Class 1 ceramic) capacitors
- Vishay MELF resistors
- Panasonic OS-CON caps totaling 5,410uF
- Texas Instruments low-noise ICs
- muRata control-type, low-ESR high-Q multi-layer capacitors