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iFi Audio Hip-dac Headphone DAC/Amplifier- Seasonal Gift Box Edition. Limited to 300 Worldwide

iFi Audio Hip-dac Headphone DAC/Amplifier- Seasonal Gift Box Edition. Limited to 300 Worldwide

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£169.00

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iFi Audio Hip-dac Headphone DAC/Amplifier - Gift Pack Edition. Limited to 300 units worldwide

'If you’re looking for a high quality portable DAC, this iFi is well worth a place on the shortlist. The hip-dac’s combination of battery power, fine build and easy-going sound quality makes it one of the front-runners at this level.'

WHAT HI-FI? 2020

Smartly dressed in petrol blue with a touch of copper, the go-anywhere hip-dac is designed to slip discretely into a pocket and offers an extensive hi-res specification given the size and portability of this little dac/amplifier.

The hip-dac replaces the inferior DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Convertor) and amp circuitry in smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs to vastly improve headphone sound. Its design and performance set it apart from other DAC/headphone amps in its class.– connect your playback device via USB, plug in your favourite corded headphones or in-ear monitors and the hip-dac delivers a sound brimming with bold dynamism and fluid refinement, effortlessly engaging the listener with all manner of music.

In the home, in the office, on a train or plane – the hip-dac is the music lover’s inseparable friend.

Features:

Enjoy mind-blowing music at your fingertips quickly and easily with the user-friendly, compact hip-dac.
Connect the hip-dac via USB between your smart device, laptop and corded headphones while out and about.
Hook it up to your PC or Mac at home or in the office.
The hip-dac delivers hi-res, ‘bit perfect’ PCM and DXD up to 384kHz and up to DSD256 DSD256 as well as MQA.
Make the most of your balanced headphones wherever you are with the hip-dac’s 4.4mm sockets.
Reap the benefits of balanced even with normal headphones as the 3.5mm single-ended socket uses our unique S-Balanced technology to cut crosstalk and distortion in half.
The analogue output stage of the hip-dac is a balanced (differential) design which means less interference and crosstalk.
Talior the sound of the hip-dac to your playback priorities with additional, exclusive iFi firmware.
Benefit from PowerMatch – switchable gain – to cater for headphone sensitivity.
Turn on XBass to add missing base to open backed headphones or IEMs

Formats supported:
- DSD256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD
- DXD(384/352.8kHz),
- PCM(384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz)
- MQA
Digital Inputs:
- USB 3.0 type ’A’
- High-Speed Asynchronous USB 2.0, (32bit/384kHz)
Headphone Outputs:
- Balanced 4.4mm
- Single-Ended S-Balanced 3.5mm
Power Output: 2.0V/400 mW @ 16 Ohm
Battery: Lithium-polymer 2200mAh
Power System: Charging via USB-C, BC V1.2 compliant up to 1000mA charging current
Power (max): <2W idle, 4W max
Dimensions: 102(l) x 70(w) x 14(h) mm Weight: 125g (0.28 lbs)

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Excellent Portable Amp/DAC

Saturday, 10 April 2021 | Raffaele

This is a great portable device. Audio quality was a significant improvement compared to a direct smartphone/laptop connection. It has really made my IME's shine, especially the TRI I3's. The presentation box is of high quality and the protective outer case for the Hip DAC was a great addition. An excellent piece of audio gear, especially for the price. I would highly recommend!

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