The hip-dac 3 continues iFi’s legacy as a sleek, portable hi-res DAC and headphone amplifier, now in stylish Titanium Shadow. Engineered for audiophiles on the go, it features dual USB-C ports—one for audio and one for charging—plus iEMatch technology to optimize output for high-sensitivity headphones and IEMs. Inside, enhanced circuitry with metal film capacitors and updated GMT clock technology reduce phase noise for purer sound. Powered by a balanced circuit design and Burr-Brown DAC with a custom 16-core XMOS processor, the hip-dac 3 delivers up to 400mW into 32Ω and 6.3V into 600Ω for a wide headphone range. User-selectable XBass enhances bass without muddying mids, while full MQA decoding and support for PCM up to 384kHz and DSD256 ensure high-res compatibility. With 12 hours battery life, balanced 4.4mm and S-Balanced 3.5mm outputs, the hip-dac 3 is the ultimate portable powerhouse for rich, dynamic sound anywhere.
iFi Audio hip-dac 3 Portable Hi-Res DAC and Headphone Amplifier
$199.00
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The hip-dac 3 continues iFi’s legacy as a sleek, portable hi-res DAC and headphone amplifier, now in stylish Titanium Shadow. Engineered for audiophiles on the go, it features dual USB-C ports—one for audio and one for charging—plus iEMatch technology to optimize output for high-sensitivity headphones and IEMs. Inside, enhanced circuitry with metal film capacitors and updated GMT clock technology reduce phase noise for purer sound. Powered by a balanced circuit design and Burr-Brown DAC with a custom 16-core XMOS processor, the hip-dac 3 delivers up to 400mW into 32Ω and 6.3V into 600Ω for a wide headphone range. User-selectable XBass enhances bass without muddying mids, while full MQA decoding and support for PCM up to 384kHz and DSD256 ensure high-res compatibility. With 12 hours battery life, balanced 4.4mm and S-Balanced 3.5mm outputs, the hip-dac 3 is the ultimate portable powerhouse for rich, dynamic sound anywhere.
FEATURES
Full MQA Decoding
Up To 12 Hours Playtime
Advanced Balanced Circuits
Reduced Jitter & Stutter with the Patented GMT Clock
TECHNICAL SPECS
Input: USB-C
Formats Supported: DSD256 / PCM384kHz / Full MQA Decoder