iFi Audio Hip-DAC
Key Features
- Supports hi-res PCM up to 384kMz as well as DSD256 and MQA as used by Tidal's 'Master' Tier
- The XBass analogue bass correction system corrects for the missing headphone/speaker bass response
- Hi-Res True Native playback of all music formats from MP3 to DSD256, PCM384 and DXD384
- Enjoy high quality sound for up to 12 hours
iFi Audio Hip-DAC Overview
Whether you are curling up in a coffee shop or on your commute, iFi Audio's hip-dac delivers hi-res music with flair. This miniature DAC / headphone amplifier replaces the inferior DAC and amp in your smart device, PC or Mac. Simply connect the hip-dac via USB, insert headphones and away you go. Thanks to the Burr Brown chip, audio remains ‘bit-perfect’. Relax with your favourite music streamer, Spotify, Apple Music or Tidal as the hip-dac delivers a sound brimming with bold dynamism and fluid refinement.
iFi Audio's hip-dac is the perfect companion for music lovers out-and-about. Not only will its hi-res specs make your tunes sound fabulous, but its hot, on-trend styling will make them look pretty amazing too. Smartly dressed in petrol blue with a touch of copper, the go-anywhere hip-dac was designed to slip discreetly into your pocket, but its cool look might make you want to keep it on display.
Product Ref: 208868
Full Description
"The hip-dac is a hugely capable performer with the typical easy-going iFi sound. It’s a balanced presentation that’s refined and free of harsh edges. You can listen to the hip-dac for hours and not feel fatigued. Yet unlike some of the company’s older products, this undemanding nature is still partnered with expressive dynamics and pleasing rhythmic precision."
Whether you are curling up in a coffee shop or on your commute, iFi Audio's hip-dac delivers hi-res music with flair. This miniature DAC / headphone amplifier replaces the inferior DAC and amp in your smart device, PC or Mac. Simply connect the hip-dac via USB, insert headphones and away you go. Thanks to the Burr Brown chip, audio remains ‘bit-perfect’. Relax with your favourite music streamer, Spotify, Apple Music or Tidal as the hip-dac delivers a sound brimming with bold dynamism and fluid refinement.
iFi Audio's hip-dac is the perfect companion for music lovers out-and-about. Not only will its hi-res specs make your tunes sound fabulous, but its hot, on-trend styling will make them look pretty amazing too. Smartly dressed in petrol blue with a touch of copper, the go-anywhere hip-dac was designed to slip discreetly into your pocket, but its cool look might make you want to keep it on display.The hip-dac boasts a balanced, analogue stage to bring you the best musicality for miles around. Balanced audio circuits mean less unwanted noise, with the included 4.4mm output bringing compatibility to your balanced headphone cables and connectors. And for those in ear monitors, hip-dac user can take advantage of the 3.5mm S-Balanced and enjoy all the benefits of balanced from your single-ended connection.
Sporting the PowerMatch switchable gain function, even on the go, adjust input sensitivity to match the level of drive to the load of your headphones. Leave it off for those those IEMs and pop it on for on/over-ear types with relatively low impedance that require more... oomph! Users can also utilise the xBass, iFi's optional sonic adjustment, to address the bass response that might be lacking with in-ears or open back headphones. Amazing sound, stunning looks.
- Supports hi-res PCM up to 384kMz as well as DSD256 and MQA as used by Tidal's 'Master' Tier
- The XBass analogue bass correction system corrects for the missing headphone/speaker bass response
- Hi-Res True Native playback of all music formats from MP3 to DSD256, PCM384 and DXD384
- Enjoy high quality sound for up to 12 hours
The Burr-Brown Chipset
The Burr-Brown True Native chipset means file formats remain unchanged. Listen to music as the artist intended in the format in which it was recorded.
MQA
Listen to Master Quality Authenticated audio straight out of the box. Connect to Tidal Masters and check the option to stream MQA.
S-Balanced Circuit
iFi’s exclusive S-Balanced circuit delivers maximum performance from single-ended and balanced headphones alike.
Formats Supported
| 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 |
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| Digital Inputs | USB 3.0 Type A High-Speed Asynchronous USB 2.0, (32bit/384kHz) |
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| Headphone Outputs | Balanced 4.4mm S-Balanced (SE) 3.5mm |
| Power Output (@1% THD) | BAL: 400mW@32 Ohm ; S-BAL(SE): 280mW@32 Ohm BAL: 6.3V@600 Ohm ; S-BAL (SE): 3.2V@600 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 |
Physical Specifications
| Dimensions (L x W x D) | 102 x 70 x 14mm |
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| Weight | 125g |
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