IFHIPDAC3

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iFi audio

Boost your headphone's performance with the iFi Audio hip-dac 3, a portable high-resolution DAC/headphone amplifier in a sleek aluminum enclosure with a Titanium Shadow hue that discreetly fits in a pocket or bag. The unit is designed to replace the inferior DAC and amplifier in smartphones, tablets, and computers. Simply connect the unit via USB-C, plug-in your favorite headphones, and enjoy rich, dynamic sound. Notable features and updates include two USB-C ports to simplify your cable management (one for audio and one for charging). The integrated iEMatch technology is optimized for high-sensitivity headphones and earphones making it especially beneficial for your in-ear monitors (IEMs). Additional circuit enhancements include new metal film capacitors for a better frequency response and an updated version of iFi's GMT circuitry with a new crystal oscillator to further reduce phase noise and deliver purer sound.Hip Flask Size, Magnum Performance With its sleek, robust aluminum enclosure, the portable hip-dac 3 discreetly fits in a pocket or bag. It replaces the subpar DAC and amplifier in smartphones, tablets, and computers. Just connect via USB-C, plug in your favorite headphones, and enjoy rich, dynamic sound.iFi 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 optimize sound quality and ensure a perfect hi-res partnership with the Burr-Brown DAC.Great for Power Hungry Headphones The 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.The circuitry incorporates high-quality components, including a custom iFi OV op-amp, a low-noise power supply IC from Texas Instruments, and a premium analog volume pot.The 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.Tailored for Your Headphones and Earphones The amp stage has switchable gain, called PowerMatch, to ensure optimal power for the headphones you are using.An underside switch engages iFi s iEMatch technology, optimizing output for high-sensitivity headphones, especially in-ear monitors (IEMs). It reduces hiss, enhances detail and dynamic range, and improves volume control range.XBass is a user-selectable feature that boosts bass without muddying the midrange, ideal for your earphones and open-back headphones. It works in the analog domain, avoiding alterations via DSP.Play All Your Files, Including MQA Hi-res PCM and DXD audio data are supported at sample rates up to 384 kHz, alongside DSD from 2.8 to 12.4 MHz (DSD64, 128, and 256).Full 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 ).A pair of LEDs on either side of the rotary volume control change color to indicate the format and sample rate of the incoming audio.Get Connected The hip-dac 3 s USB-C input supports up to 32-bit/384 kHz 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.The 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.The hip-dac 3 s 2200mAh battery offers up to 12