{"product_id":"ifi-audio-hip-dac-3-portable-usb-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-alnvst","title":"iFi Audio hip-dac 3 Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eTitanium shadow. Trendsetting innovations.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, iFi 's battery-powered portable hi-res DAC\/headphone amp gets adorned in the Titanium Shadow hue, exuding timeless elegance with a touch of modern sophistication. The transformation extends beyond aesthetics. The hip-dac 3’s sleek Aluminium case houses new features, tailored to elevate your audio experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo USB-C ports simplify your cable management: one for audio and the other for charging. A switch on the underside activates iFi’s iEMatch technology, which is optimized for high-sensitivity headphones and earphones, making it especially beneficial for your in-ear monitors (IEMs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the device boasts circuit enhancements, including new metal film capacitors for a better frequency response. Additionally, an updated version of iFi’s GMT circuitry, coupled with a new crystal oscillator, further reduces phase noise, delivering a purer sound to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eHip flask size. Magnum performance.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its sleek, robust aluminium enclosure, the portable hip-dac 3 discreetly fits in a pocket or bag. It replaces the subpar DAC and amplifier in smartphones, tablets, PCs, and Macs. Just connect via USB-C, plug in your favourite headphones, and enjoy rich, dynamic sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiFi’s expertise with the Burr-Brown chipset ensures optimal performance. However, a superior DAC stage involves more than just the DAC chip. A crucial element is the XMOS chip for processing digital audio inputs. The hip-dac 3 features a 16-core XMOS microcontroller, programmed by iFi’s in-house team to optimise sound quality and ensure a perfect hi-res partnership with the Burr-Brown DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eGreat fo  your power-hungry headphone.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hip-dac 3 features a true balanced circuit design, rare for its price range. This design minimizes signal distortion, resulting in a purer, more captivating sound for your headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circuitry incorporates high-quality components, including a custom iFi OV op-amp, a low-noise power supply IC from Texas Instruments, and a premium analogue volume pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amp stage can deliver up to 400mW into a 32-ohm headphone load, making it compatible with a wide range of headphones. Additionally, it efficiently drives high-impedance headphones with an output voltage of 6.3V into 600 ohms from the balanced output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eTailored for your headphones and earphones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amp stage has switchable gain, called PowerMatch, to ensure optimal power for the headphones you are using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn underside switch engages iFi’s iEMatch technology, optimising output for high-sensitivity headphones, especially in-ear monitors (IEMs). It reduces hiss, enhances detail and dynamic range, and improves volume control range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXBass is a user-selectable feature that boosts bass without muddying the midrange, ideal for your earphones and open-back headphones. It works in the analogue domain, avoiding alterations via DSP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003ePlay all your files, including MQA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi-res PCM and DXD audio data is supported at sample rates up to 384kHz, alongside DSD from 2.8MHz to 12.4MHz (DSD64, 128 and 256).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull decoding of MQA – the hi-res streaming technology, as used by Tidal’s ‘HiFi Plus’ tier – is also supported, performing the full ‘three unfold’ decoding process (as opposed to just the final unfold in the manner of an MQA ‘renderer’).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither side of the rotary volume control reside a pair of LEDs that change colour to indicate the format and sample rate of the incoming audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eGet connected\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hip-dac 3’s USB-C input supports up to 32-bit\/384kHz audio, compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0. Its asynchronous design ensures jitter-free data transfer. A separate USB-C charging port allows use while charging, preserving a pure audio signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hip-dac 3 provides two outputs: a 3.5mm socket for single-ended headphones and a 4.4mm balanced output for those with balanced connectivity, leveraging the device’s differential amp design. The 3.5mm output utilizes iFi’s S-Balanced circuitry, minimizing crosstalk and distortion for single-ended connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hip-dac 3’s 2,200mAh battery offers up to 12 hours of playtime, varying by volume and headphone power needs. 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