Now, the battery-powered portable hi-res DAC/headphone amp is adorned in the Titanium Shadow hue, exuding timeless elegance with a touch of modern sophistication. The transformation extends beyond aesthetics. The hip-dac 3’s sleek Aluminium case houses new features, tailored to elevate your audio experience.
Two USB-C ports simplify your cable management: one for audio and the other for charging. A switch on the underside activates iFi’s iEMatch technology, which is optimized for high-sensitivity headphones and earphones, making it especially beneficial for your in-ear monitors (IEMs).
Inside, the device boasts circuit enhancements, including new metal film capacitors for a better frequency response. Additionally, an updated version of iFi’s GMT circuitry, coupled with a new crystal oscillator, further reduces phase noise, delivering a purer sound to you.
Hi-Res True Native® playback of all music formats from MP3 to DSD256, PCM384 and DXD384.
The Burr-Brown True Native® chipset means file formats remain unchanged or ‘bit-perfect’. This means you are listening to music as the artist intended in the format in which it was recorded.
At iFi we use Burr Brown extensively in our products having selected it for its natural-sounding ‘musicality’ and True Native architecture. Our experience with this IC means we know how to make the most of it.
The XMOS 16-Core chip processes the audio data received via the USB digital input.
This new low-latency XMOS microcontroller has greatly enhanced processing power. Compared to the current generation of eight-core chips, this new 16-core IC delivers double the clock speed (2000MIPS) and four times the memory (512KB), as well as the latest SuperSpeed USB standard.
iFi’s in-house digital development team has programmed the XMOS firmware to optimise sound quality and ensure a perfect partnership with the Burr-Brown DAC.
MQA (Master Quality Authenticated)
MQA is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream or download. The hip-dac2 adopts MQA technology to receive and decode MQA audio and provide master-level sound.
It is a superior method to the traditional single-ended circuit approach. Balanced circuits reduce noise and crosstalk. Less Interference – clearer sound.
You normally find this set-up in products at the higher end of the price spectrum such as the Pro iCAN Signature but iFi is now using this across its range to produce the best quality audio for all our customers.
Sonically superior – richer, deeper.
The XBass® analogue bass correction system corrects for the missing headphone/speaker bass response.
iFi’s exclusive S-Balanced® circuit delivers maximum performance from single-ended and balanced headphones alike.
Specifications
- Input: USB-C
- Formats: Supported DSD256 / PCM384kHz / Full MQA Decoder
- DAC: Burr Brown
- Headphone Outputs: 4.4mm, 3.5mm
- Power Output: BAL 400mW @ 32Ω; 6.3V @ 600Ω
- Power Output: UnBAL 280mW @ 32Ω; 3.2V @ 600Ω
- SNR BAL: <109dB(A) @ 0dBFS
- SNR UnBAL: <103dB(A) @ 0dBFS
- DNR BAL: <109dB(A)
- DNR UnBAL: <103dB(A)
- THD + N BAL: <0.006X% (360mW/2.0V @ 600Ω)
- THD + N UnBAL: <0.01% (100mW/1.27V @ 16Ω)
- Frequency Response: 20Hz – 45kHz (-3dB)
- Power Consumption: <2W idle, 4W max
- Battery Lithium-polymer: 2,200mAh up to 12 hours
- Power System: Charging via USB-C, BC V1.2 compliant up to 1000mA charging current
- Dimensions: 102 x 70 x 14 mm (4.0″ x 2.8″ x 0.6″)
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