iFi Audio – hip-dac

Designed in the UK 1 Year ofWarranty Ideal forAudiophiles Best Suited forPortable Use 8 Hours ofBattery Life 4.4mm Balanced Output Burr-Brown True Native DAC Chip MetalBuild Pair with Laptop via USB Connect WithUSB 3.0 Upto 400mW @32 Ω Power Output VolumeControls The Hip Dac is so much more than a pretty face. Its a balanced DAC, with a powerful amp module, great battery life, and powerful enough to drive serious headphones. For an audiopihle looking for his first DAC to use on the move – this is Perfect! RAGHAV SOMANI Headphone Guru About Raghav Somani Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you’ll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles. DESCRIPTION MEET IFI’S LATEST SUPER-PORTABLE & STYLISH DAC/AMP Get the best of the beauty and performance with the iFi Audio hip-dac. It has a tiny petrol blue body with a dash of copper which gives it a trendy look while being super-portable. Easily connect it via USB along with a headphone for a rich and dynamic sound. You can stream your music across major websites including Spotify, Apple Music or Tidal. ADVANCED BURR-BROWN DAC & FIRMWARE UPDATES FOR CERTIFIED HI-RES AUDIO The hip-dac houses the Burr-Brown True Native chip to give you pitch-perfect and certified hi-res sound. It also supports PCM & DXD up to 384kHz along with DSD256 and MQA for Tidal users. It contains a maxed-out circuitry and easy-to-install firmware. Open DoP256 on your Mac and Linux with ‘Limoncello’ 5.2A. Add the special GTO filter through ‘Cookies and Cream’ 5.3C. STAY BALANCED WITH THE S-BALANCED® CIRCUIT The balanced circuits are designed to reduce external noise and promote a clearer sound. Regardless of the single-ended or the balanced headphones, you are assured to get superior performance, thanks to iFi’s S-Balanced® circuit. With the PowerMatch switchable cable, you can adjust the input sensitivity to match your headphone capacity. Turn it off while using the IEMs and put it on for low impedance headphones that require more oomph. ALL ABOUT THAT BASS Missing out on bass is the last thing you need to worry about with the hip-dac. It comes with xBass®—an optional sonic adjustment from iFi that makes up for the low bass which is encountered in in-ear or open-back headphones. ENJOY LONG LISTENING SESSIONS WITH AN 8-HOUR BATTERY LIFE The hip-dac comes with an amazing battery life that lasts for almost a day. Even if your headphone consumes a lot of power to run, the hip-dac runs efficiently for up to 8 hours. It comes with two outputs: 4.4mm for balanced headphone cables and 3.5mm for IEMs. SPECS AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS FORMAT SUPPORTED DSD256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD DXD(384/352.8kHz), PCM(384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz) MQA DIGITAL INPUTS USB 3.0 type ’A’ High-Speed Asynchronous USB 2.0, (32bit/384kHz) HEADPHONE OUTPUTS Balanced 4.4mm S-Bal (SE) 3.5mm POWER OUTPUT (@1% THD) BAL: 400mW@32 Ohm ; S-BAL(SE): 280mW@32 Ohm BAL: 6.3V@600 Ohm ; S-BAL (SE): 3.2V@600 Ohm BATTERY Lithium-polymer 2200mAh POWER SYSTEM Charging via USB-C, BC V1.2 compliant up to 1000mA charging current POWER (MAX) <2W idle, 4W max DIMENSIONS 102(l) x 70(w) x 14(h) mm WEIGHT 125g (0.28 lbs) IN THE BOX BOX CONTENTS 1. iFi Audio – hip-dac 2. 1 X blue ifi usb male to female cable 3. 1 X usb-c to usb male to female (direct connection to Android/DAP’s) 4. 1 X usb-a to usb male to female COMPARISONS iFi Audio – Hip DAC ₹ 13,999/- ₹ 14,999/- SEE MORE iFi Audio – ZEN DAC V2 ₹ 15,999/- SEE MORE FiiO – Q3 ₹ 12,990/- ₹ 14,990/- SEE MORE Aune Audio X1s Pro ₹ 17,999/- ₹ 19,999/- SEE MORE Warranty Ideal For Smartphone Desktop Smartphone Desktop Weight 125g 0.8 Kg 110g DAC Chip Burr Brown Burr Brown AKM4462 ES9038Q2M Sample Rate 32bit/384kHz 32-bit/384kHz 768kHz/32bit 32bit/768kHz Inbuilt Battery Battery Life 8 Hours USB In – PO: 10H BAL: 8.5H AUX In – BAL: 19H Balanced Outputs Outputs 4.4mm & 3.5mm 4.4mm, 6.3mm, RCA 2.5mm, 4.4mm & 3.5mm 6.35mm & RCA Digital Inputs USB 3.0 USB3.0 Type C USB/Aux USB, Optical, Coaxial, Line In Output level Unbalanced: 280mW@32 Ohm Balanced: 400mW@32 Ohm 4.4mm Pentaconn (BAL) 330mW@32 Ohm; 6.6V@600 Ohm6.3mm S-BAL (SE) 230mW@32 Ohm; 3.3V@600 Ohm 160mW (32Ω, THD+N＜1%, USB IN) (3.5mm Headphone Output port) 300mW (32Ω, THD+N＜1%, USB IN) 325mW (32Ω, THD+N＜1%, AUX IN) (2.5mm/4.4mm Headphone Output port) 32ohms@560mW Signal to Noise Ratio 116dB ≥114dB (32Ω) (3.5mm)≥113dB (32Ω USB IN) ≥115dB (32Ω AUX IN)(2.5mm, 4.4mm) 117dB MQA Support Volume Control Expert Verdict “I love its ability to drive full-size headphones with enthusiasm. 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A DAC only helps in churning out a good output if the input is good. Read More FAQs What is the warranty period and how to claim warranty? iFi Audio comes with 1 year warranty. To claim warranty click here. Does iFi Audio Hip DAC support MQA? Yes,it does support MQA. Does it come with a balanced output? The iFi Audio Hip DAC comes with 4.4mm balanced output to provide better sound output and separation. What is the battery life? The Hip DAC comes with a 10 hour battery life. What is the XBass feature? It is a optional sonic adjustment from iFi that makes up for the low bass which is encountered in in-ear or open-back headphones. DOWNLOADS User Manual Tech Notes Warranty & Media Reviews 1 Year Warranty Don’t sweat it, this iFi Audio hip-dac comes with a 1 year warranty from iFi Audio that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer’s warranty. Read more about iFi Audio’s warranty in India. APPLAUSE AWARD StereonetApr, 2020 HIFI CHOICE AWARD HiFi choiceMay, 2020 HIFI CHOICE RECOMMENDED HiFi choiceMay, 2019 BEST DAC/Amp HeadfoniaDec, 2019 “I love its ability to drive full-size headphones with enthusiasm. If you’re looking for a lightweight DAC/Amp to improve the audio from your laptop or mobile this is a no-brainer..” Read More “If you want the best possible sound quality from your smartphone or other digital-audio source device, the iFi hip-dac is a no-brainer.” Read More “It has great sound quality with flexibility and usefulness for days and the features list is long and does it all without a hitch.” Read More “It’s almost an audio miracle as it is so small and yet it packs such a large output power with a few additional features on top of it.” Read More “With a portable form factor, a sturdy build, a very smooth sound, and the ability to power all but the highest-impedance of headphones, it’s my pleasure to highly recommend the hip-dac.” Read More “It has great sound quality with flexibility and usefulness for days and the features list is long and does it all without a hitch.” Read More “IFi’s new hip-dac is as fast, punchy and dynamic as you could hope for at this price, and a world better than most. It really is good enough to stand in the company of far pricier products” Read More “If you’re looking for a high-quality portable DAC, this talented box of tricks warrants an audition. In short, the iFi hip-dac is a superb buy.” Read More