iFi Hip DAC 3 Portable USB DAC Headphone Amp Balanced MQA, Black

The iFi Audio hip-dac 3 is a portable DAC and headphone amp for listeners who want richer, clearer sound from their phone, tablet, or laptop. Slip it into your pocket and you can replace the basic DAC inside your device with a dedicated Burr-Brown chipset and 16-core XMOS processing, so your playlists sound more detailed and dynamic wherever you are. Its balanced circuit design reduces distortion, helping your music feel cleaner and more engaging, while support for PCM up to 384kHz, DSD256, and full MQA decoding lets you hear high-resolution streams and downloads as intended.

With up to 400mW into 32 ohms and 6.3V from the balanced output, it has the power to properly drive more demanding headphones, so you hear the control and depth they’re capable of. PowerMatch adjusts gain to suit different headphones, iEMatch reduces hiss with sensitive in-ears, and XBass adds analogue low-end weight when your headphones need extra body. A 2,200mAh battery delivers up to 12 hours of playtime, and USB-C connectivity keeps setup simple whether you’re listening at your desk or on the move.