iFi Hip-Dac 3 – Portable Balanced DAC/AMP For Music Streaming Services

iFi Audio Hip Dac 3 Portable DAC and Amp Experience audiophile-level performance on the go with the iFi Audio Hip dac 3 Portable DAC/Amp, delivering extended treble and a robust power supply to elevate headphone sound quality, surpassing the subpar power and digital conversion circuitry commonly found in smartphones, tablets, PCs, and Macs. Encased in a premium gold-colored aluminum enclosure, this portable Hi-Res DAC/Amp offers Hi-Res True Native playback of all formats from MP3 to DSD256, featuring PCM384 and DXD384 support, alongside the XBass feature for precise bass reproduction, while providing headphone outputs through both Balanced 4.4mm and 3.5mm S-Balanced connectors, making it the ultimate companion for discerning audiophiles on the move. Read about our impressions on our blog post. Performance The iFi Audio Hip dac 3 redefines portable audio performance with its Burr Brown DAC chip, supporting Hi-Res True Native playback up to DSD256 and PCM384, while delivering a powerful BAL output of 400mW @ 32Ω. With an impressively low THD+N of <0.006% and an SNR of <109dBA, it ensures that your music is reproduced with exceptional clarity and precision on the go. Activate the iEMatch mode on the iFi Audio Hip dac 3 to optimize your listening experience with even the most sensitive headphones and IEMs, resulting in improved sound quality, expanded dynamic range, diminished background noise, and enhanced vocal clarity. Specifications Input: USB-C Formats Supported: DSD 256 / 11.3MHz | PCM 384kHz | MQA Full Decoder DAC: Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown Outputs: BAL 4.4mm | S-BAL 3.5mm Power Output: BAL: 400mW @ 32Ω | 6.3V @ 600Ω S-BAL: 280mW @ 32Ω | 3.2V @ 600Ω Output Impedance: ≤ 1Ω (BAL/S-BAL) | w/ iEMatch on: ≤ 4.5Ω SNR + DNR: BAL < 109dBA @ 0dBFS | S-BAL <103dBA @ 0dBFS THD+N: BAL: < 0.006% (360mW/2V @ 600Ω) S-BAL: < 0.01% (100mW/1.27V @ 32Ω) Frequency Response: 20Hz – 45kHz (-3dB) Battery: Lithium-polymer 2200mAh approx. 8 hours Power System: charge via USB-C | BC V1.2 compliant up to 1000mA charging current Power Consumption: < 2W idle, 4W max Dimensions: 4.0″ x 2.8″ x 0.6″ Net weight: 0.3 lbs (137g) In The Box hip-dac 3 USB-A to USB-C cable USB-C to USB-C cable iFi hip-dac 3 Quick Start Guide iFi Warranty Card (1 Year) iFi hip-dac 3 User Manual iFi Audio Hip Dac 3 User Manual User Manual iFi Audio Hip Dac 3 Quick Start Guide