iFi iDSD Valkyrie + Meze Poet Headphone System

Designed for those who seek musicality and emotional depth, it lets you sculpt the feel of your music with technologies once exclusive to the world’s best mastering houses.

Become Your Own Remastering Engineer

The iDSD Valkyrie is for those demanding more than pure power or precision; it’s for those who seek the power to sculpt the feel and emotion of their music. Fusing sonic customisation with cutting-edge technology, the Valkyrie hides thunderous amounts of sonic control, with K2HD Technology, DSD Remastering, six additional digital filters, and our signature analogue processing. Complete with quad-DAC architecture, 5,700mW* peak output, lossless Bluetooth, and 18hours of battery life, it is unmatched by any other portable.

Digital

Find Your Sonic Valhalla

Inspired by the artistry of mastering engineers, the Valkyrie features our bespoke DSD Remastering algorithm, powered by a custom-coded FPGA. Like the technology used in Sony’s mastering studios, DSD Remastering transforms any file by increasing resolution and reducing distortion, with the aim of delivering sound that rivals a professionally remastered recording.

More Ways to Make It Yours

These powerful technologies can be combined with six user-selectable digital filters, giving you more ways to experience your favourite music and discover the best for your ears.

Complementing its digital customisation suite are our all-analogue, renowned XBass II, XPresence, and XSpace processing modes:

• XBass II reinstates the missing bass for open-backed headphones, or recordings that crave a bass boost.
• XPresence adds midrange presence to your favourite recordings, making them sound more immediate and engaging.
• XSpace restores the expansive soundstage of recordings.

Mythical Name - Legendary Design

The Valkyrie is built around four Burr-Brown DACs in a hybrid multi-bit configuration, drawing from our long-standing experience with the legendary multi-bit Philips TDA1541A.

This design enables the mixing of eight pairs of differential signals to capture the magic and impact of the iconic multi-bit chipset, but with superior low-level linearity for breathtaking detail.

To minimise crosstalk, the analogue path sits on its own dedicated board, isolated from digital components.

Cut the Cord. Keep the Quality

We’ve equipped Valkyrie with the latest Bluetooth technology, courtesy of Qualcomm’s flagship QCC518x chipset and the aptX Lossless codec.

Offering a maximum bitrate of 1,200kbps, aptX Lossless is the first and only Bluetooth codec currently capable of wirelessly sending CD-quality audio without losing data.

For those wanting high-res Bluetooth playback, the Valkyrie also supports 96kHz/24-bit audio via LDAC and LHDC/HWA codecs.

The iDSD Valkyrie has other innovative, next-generation technologies up its sleeve – including full xMEMS support.

Features

• Multiple operational modes – pure DAC, DAC/headphone amp, and preamplifier
• Separated digital and analogue PCBs for minimal crosstalk
• Powered by battery or mains – iPower power supply with Active Noise Cancellation included
• High-capacity 21700 lithium-ion battery configuration provides up to 18 hours of playtime despite extreme amp power
• iFi Nexis compatible for wireless OTA firmware updates
• Supplied with custom-made travel case and Nordic engraved presentation box

Colossal Capacity - Silent Stability

To power all its advanced features, the Valkyrie requires a serious battery configuration. Under the chassis lie four 5,000mAh lithium-ion batteries, totalling a colossal 20,000mAh.

Not only do batteries provide sound free from electrical interference and noise, but they do so with enough life to last up to 18 hours of playback on a single charge – lasting a flight from London to New York… and back.

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The POET Headphones: A Harmonious Experience

The Meze POET Open back headphones are designed to tantalise the auditory senses with lush, airy vocals and precise bass impact, providing a balanced low-end. The natural tonality is subtly enhanced with delicate hints of sparkle, creating a vibrant character.

Excellent detail retrieval and separation bring music to life, making the POET a seamless blend of technical sophistication and emotional depth, allowing listeners to experience a harmonious and immersive soundscape.

Crafted for Perfection: Design and Build

POET represents a commitment to the craft of headphone design, with a focus on refining every aspect to perfection. It combines high-performance materials that enhance both form and function. The POET features the same cutting-edge diaphragm technology as the ELITE series, ensuring a top-tier listening experience.

The intricate patterns of the steel grille were carefully chosen to complement the finely-tuned audio, and the magnesium chassis adds both durability and aesthetic appeal. With its soft suede leather headrest and flexible titanium alloy headband, the POET delivers exceptional comfort and a secure, snug fit, ensuring a pleasurable listening experience during extended sessions.

Convenient Serviceability and Premium Accessories

To make maintenance and pad-swapping as simple and user-friendly as possible, the POET incorporates the magnetic ear pad system from the second-generation LIRIC model. This thoughtful integration allows for easy ear pad replacement, ensuring that your headphones remain in top condition.

 Additionally, the POET comes with a premium hand-braided copper cable, featuring a 6.3 mm termination, providing wide compatibility with desktop audio setups. This luxurious cable complements the overall quality of the headphones, completing the premium experience.

Innovative Driver Technology by Rinaro Isodynamics

RINARO ISODYNAMICS has been a pioneer in planar magnetic technology for over 30 years. Their state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing facility in Ukraine has produced some of the most advanced audio technology, including the Isodynamic® Hybrid Array featured in the EMPYREAN, ELITE, LIRIC, and POET headphones. The POET incorporates the Rinaro MZ6 Isodynamic® Hybrid Array driver, a refined version of the MZ4 and MZ3SE drivers found in the award-winning LIRIC and ELITE headphones. Hand-assembled and rigorously tested at RINARO’s facility, each MZ6 driver delivers an exceptional and high-performance listening experience, with remarkable quality and precision.

Sustainable Design and Advanced Acoustic Features

The POET is designed with sustainability in mind, as well as to enhance the long-term listening experience. The headphones feature a reinforced polymer housing capable of withstanding the demanding forces generated by the Hybrid Magnet Array. The lightweight diaphragm, weighing only 0.06 g, provides an expansive active area of 3507 mm², contributing to the overall acoustic performance.

The Isodynamic® Hybrid Array driver uses a neodymium magnet system to create a uniform magnetic field, ensuring precise and accurate sound reproduction. This technology, paired with the Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System, ensures minimal distortion and a refined listening experience. Additionally, POET’s fully serviceable design, from replaceable earpads to its durable chassis, reflects a commitment to longevity and environmental responsibility.