Description: Product highlightsbattery-powered portable USB DAC with built-in high-performance headphone amp pocket-sized design with aluminum chassis and titanium shadow finish improves sound from your PC, digital music player, iPhone, and/or Android phone USB-C cables included compatible with headphones with 32-600 ohms impedance Burr-Brown digital-to-analog converter chip for high-quality sound supported audio files: up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM; DSD 256 (12.4 MHz) offers full decoding for MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) audio files 16-core XMOS processor/microcontroller programmed by iFi's development team for optimized sound and perfect cooperation with digital-to-analog converter chip updated GMT (Global Master Timing) femto-precision clock for eliminating jitter Dual USB-C ports on back panel: USB-C input for connecting PC, smartphone, and other mobile devices USB-C charging port two headphone outputs: one 3.5mm stereo minijack one balanced 4.4mm output iFi's dual-mono circuitry helps reduce crosstalk between the left and right audio channels output power: > 2.0V / 400mW @ 32 ohms (balanced); 280mW @ 32 ohms (unbalanced) XBass sound control processing for boosting bass iEMatch helps reduce noise and "hiss" in high-sensitivity in-ear monitors PowerMatch switchable gain manual power switch/volume control dial with 40dB-0dB attenuation frequency response: 20-45,000 Hz (-3 dB) USB-C to USB-C cable included USB-A to USB-C cable included rechargeable battery provides up to 12 hours of playback on a full charge completely self-powered, cannot borrow power from your computer, phone, or playback device during use color-coded LED indicator for incoming sample rate includes selection of silicone grip pads 2-7/8"W x 4-1/16"H x 5/8"D weight: 0.30 lbs. warranty: 1 year What's in the boxPortable D/A converter (Titanium Shadow) 6.5" USB cable (USB-A on one end and USB-C on other end) 5" USB cable (USB-C on both ends) 5" Lightning-to-USB-C cable 4 Adhesive-backed rubber feet Quick Set-Up After-Sales card Safety & Handling sheet About this itemWritten by Crutchfield's Jeff Miller The super-slim, battery-powered iFi hip-dac3 bypasses the rot-got audio circuitry in your phone. Top-shelf sound from a flask-shaped portable DAC This is the third generation of iFi Audio's popular pocket-sized — and powerful — headphone amp/DAC combo. This time around, iFi changed to a USB-C port, updated the internal digital circuitry, and added a striking titanium finish. (Sound familiar, Apple fans and iPhone users?) Other than that, the iFi hip-dac3 keeps much of what made the previous two my choices for " best battery-powered portable headphone amp" of the year. It features the same charming flask-shaped design, connects to your phone or laptop, and serves up dynamic, detailed sound for your headphones or IEMs. New connections and performance upgrades There are now two USB-C ports on the back panel, one for charging and one for connecting your device. iFi includes a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB Type A to USB-C cable for connecting to a PC. The chassis is still heavy-duty aluminum, but it has a titanium look to complement the latest iPhone models. Inside, iFi's in-house development team purpose-built a 16-bit XMOS microcontroller/processor. It's designed to work in harmony with the high-grade Burr-Brown digital-to-analog converter chip for lower latency and faster clock speed. There's also a new low-jitter clock to keep the distortion and jitter as low as possible. Makes all your digital music sound better The Burr-Brown DAC chip can squeeze out more musical detail from Spotify®, Apple Music®, Qobuz, YouTube, and other digital audio sources. This DAC will decode high-resolution music files up to 32-bit/384Hz resolution, and DSD files up to 12.2 MHz. It can even fully decode MQA, meaning it completes all three file "unfolds" required for optimum sound A note about charging The hip-dac3 has a built-in rechargeable battery that offers 12 hours of music listening on a full charge, depending on how you use it. This amp runs completely on battery, and must be recharged via the USB-C charging port. You'll want to ensure it is charged up when you take it out and about.
Price: 199 USD
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
End Time: 2024-08-26T13:56:48.000Z
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Brand: iFi Audio
MPN: HIPDAC 3
UPC: 5060738787364
Model: HIPDAC 3
Type: All DACs
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