iFi Audio – hip-dac2

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-dac2 is so much more than a pretty face. It’s a balanced DAC, with a powerful amp module, great battery life, and powerful enough to drive serious headphones. For an audiophile 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 INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW UPGRADED PORTABLE DAC/AMP The team at iFi Audio have introduced the all-new upgraded Hip DAC 2. The device has been upgraded to give you an even more pleasurable portable audio experience. Now capable of MQA decoding with an upgraded GMT clock and an extruded aluminium enclosure with a vibrant ‘sunset orange’ finish. Easily connect the device via a USB-C connection and replace inferior DAC and amp circuitry in smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs to offer rich and dynamic sound. You can stream your music across major websites including Spotify, Apple Music or Tidal. EMBEDDED WITH THE LATEST COMPONENTS DELIVERING HI-RES AUDIO The iFi Audio Hip DAC 2 houses a high-quality Burr-Brown MultiBit chip to give you pitch-perfect and certified hi-res sound. Hip DAC 2 also features a powerful 16-core XMOS chip to process data over the USB connection. With the Hip DAC 2, you now have full MQA decoding capability with 3X unfold to deliver the highest possible sound quality. These upgrades allow support for PCM & DXD up to 384kHz along with DSD256. BALANCED ANALOGUE CIRCUITRY WITH GMT CLOCK FOR JITTER-FREE AUDIO The balanced circuit embedded in the iFi Audio Hip DAC 2 is designed to reduce external noise and for ultra-low distortion. Featuring outstanding components including iFi OV op-amp, TDK C0G capacitors and a high-quality rotary volume pot along with Pentaconn connectors. The master clock on the device has also been upgraded to house the new GMT clock which features upgraded global master timing clock circuitry to eradicate jitter and enhance sound quality. Regardless of the single-ended or the balanced headphones, you are assured to get superior performance, thanks to iFi’s S-Balanced® circuit. UNIQUE SONIC TAILORING WITH ANALOGUE BASS BOOST FEATURE The iFi Audio Hip DAC 2 offers a unique solution to customising the sound to suit your liking. Hip DAC 2 features a unique sonic tailoring option to suit your headphones and personal sonic taste with an Analogue bass boost. 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. With this enabled it enhances low frequencies without muddying the mid-range. DUAL OUTPUT OPTIONS WITH AN 8-HOUR BATTERY LIFE The iFi Audio Hip DAC 2 comes with a long-lasting battery life that powers the device for 8+ hours. Even if your headphone consumes a lot of power to run, the Hip DAC 2 runs smoothly while providing the required output power to the headphone. The Hip DAC 2 also comes equipped with two outputs to choose from – 4.4mm Pentaconn balanced analogue output and a 3.5mm S-Balanced analogue output, which cuts distortion by 50% for single-ended headphones. This implementation is thoughtful and allows you to use various headphones without worrying about connectors and plugs. SPECS AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS FORMAT SUPPORTED DSD: DSD256/128/64, Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSDPCM: 384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHzDXD: 384/352.8kHzMQA: 384/352.8kHz DIGITAL INPUTS USB 3.0 type ‘A’ (USB2.0 compatible) DAC Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown HEADPHONE OUTPUTS Balanced 4.4mm S-Balanced(S-E) 3.5mm POWER OUTPUT Balanced 400mW @ 32Ω; 6.3V @ 600Ω S-Balanced(S-E) 280mW @ 32Ω; 3.2V @ 600Ω BATTERY Lithium-polymer 2200mAh approx. 8 hours POWER SYSTEM Charging via USB-C BC V1.2 compliant up to 1000mA charging current POWER (MAX) <2W idle, 4W max DIMENSIONS 102 x 70 x 14 mm 4.0″ x 2.8″ x 0.6″ WEIGHT 125 g (0.28 lbs) IN THE BOX BOX CONTENTS 1. iFi Audio hip-dac2 2. OTG Cable 3. USB 3.0 Cable 4. USB-A to USB-C Cable 5. User Manual 6. Instruction Manual FAQs What is the warranty period on the iFi Audio hip-dac2 and how to claim warranty? iFi Audio comes with 1 year warranty. To claim warranty click here. Does iFi Audio hip-dac2 support MQA? Yes, iFi Audio hip-dac2 does support MQA. Which DAC Chip does the iFi Audio hip-dac2 use? The iFi Audio hip-dac2 features Burr-Brown DAC Chip that delivers a great audiophile grade sound quality. Does iFi Audio hip-dac2 come with a balanced output? The iFi Audio hip-dac2 comes with 4.4mm balanced output to provide better sound output and separation. What is the battery life? The iFi Audio hip-dac2 comes with a 8 hour battery life. What are the digital inputs for the iFi Audio hip-dac2? iFi Audio hip-dac2 comes with USB.0 input. 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. How much power does the iFi Audio hip-dac2? The iFi Audio hip-dac2 offers a power output of Upto 400mW X 2 @ 32 Ω. DOWNLOADS User Manual Warranty & Media Reviews 1 Year Warranty Don’t sweat it, this iFi Audio hip-dac2 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. “Now the colour of a single malt Scotch and boasting a sound just as flavoursome. iFi hip-dac 2 presents a neat gateway to fully enjoy Apple Music’s new Lossless and Hi-Res Lossless tiers, too.” Read More “The hip-dac 2 now has an anodized aluminum enclosure in a stunning Sunset Orange finish. the hip-dac 2 ideal for anyone who subscribes to TIDAL’s Masters tier, which uses the MQA codec for hi-res music.” Read More