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Key Features
Hi-Res Audio: PCM 384kHz and DSD256
Hi-Res True Native® playback of all music formats from MP3 to DSD256, PCM384 and DXD384.
Burr-Brown True Native Chipset
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.
Up to 12 Hours’ Playtime
Despite its pocket-sized design, it delivers a powerful performance with an impressive 12-hour battery life—enough to keep your tunes flowing from London to Tokyo.
iEMatch, XBass and PowerMatch Technology
iEMatch adjusts levels for sensitive in ear monitors, all while making sure the source impedance seen by the headphone is low and the load seen by the amplifier is within normal design parameters. The XBass® analogue bass correction system corrects for the missing headphone/speaker bass response.
hip-dac 3 Hi-Res Starter Kit
We’ve created the perfect bundle for Hi-Res newcomers who want a complete portable system to begin their journey, with the iconic design and features of the award-winning hip-dac range at its heart.
Our Hi-Res Starter Kit pairs the hip-dac 3 with the impressive AIRO Astra IEMs. With titanium-plated dynamic drivers for a smooth, natural sound, and an ergonomic shell design for maximum comfort, the AIRO Astra IEMs offer premium performance at a highly affordable price, and are enhanced even further by the hip-dac 3’s built-in iEMatch switch.
Titanium shadow. Trendsetting innovations.
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.
Hip flask size. Magnum performance.
The hip-dac 3 combines sleek aluminium design with powerful audio performance, the portable hip-dac 3 discreetly fits in a pocket or bag, replacing subpar DACs and amplifiers in mobile and desktop devices. With a 16-core XMOS chip expertly paired with the Burr-Brown DAC, it delivers rich, dynamic, and high-resolution sound for your favorite headphones.
hip-dac 3 your power-hungry headphone.
The hip-dac 3 features a true balanced circuit design, reducing distortion for purer, more captivating sound. With high-quality components, including a custom iFi OV op-amp and Texas Instruments power IC, it delivers up to 400mW into 32-ohm headphones and 6.3V for high-impedance headphones from the balanced output.
Get connected.
The hip-dac 3 supports up to 32-bit/384kHz audio via its USB-C input, with an asynchronous design for jitter-free data transfer. It offers a 3.5mm single-ended output with S-Balanced circuitry and a 4.4mm balanced output, along with a 2,200mAh battery providing up to 12 hours of playtime.
Tailored for your headphones and earphones
The hip-dac 3 features PowerMatch, a switchable gain to tailor power for your headphones, and iEMatch technology to optimize output for high-sensitivity IEMs, reducing hiss and enhancing detail. Its XBass feature boosts bass in the analogue domain, ensuring clean, dynamic audio for earphones and open-back headphones.
12 hours of playtime
Play all your files, including MQA
Hi-res PCM and DXD audio data is supported at sample rates up to 384kHz, alongside DSD from 2.8MHz to 11.3MHz (DSD64, 128 and 256).
Full decoding of MQA – the hi-res streaming technology, as used by Tidal’s ‘HiFi Plus’ tier – is also supported, performing the full ‘three unfold’ decoding process (as opposed to just the final unfold in the manner of an MQA ‘renderer’).
Specifications
BATTERY
Lithium-polymer 2,200mAh
up to 12 hours
DAC
Burr Brown
DIMENSIONS
102 x 70 x 14 mm (4.0" x 2.8" x 0.6")
DNR
Balanced: <109dB(A)
UnBAL: <103dB(A) @ 0dBFS
FORMATS SUPPORTED
DSD256 / PCM384kHz / Full MQA Decoder
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
4.4mm
3.5mm
INPUT
USB-C
NET WEIGHT
135 g
POWER CONSUMPTION
<2W idle, 4W max
RMS OUTPUT POWER
Balanced: 400mW @ 32Ω; 6.3V @ 600Ω
UnBAL: 280mW @ 32Ω; 3.2V @ 600Ω
SNR
Balanced: <109dB(A) @ 0dBFS
UnBAL: <103dB(A) @ 0dBFS
THD+N
Balanced: <0.006X% (360mW/2.0V @ 600Ω)
UnBAL: <0.01% (100mW/1.27V @ 16Ω)
What's in the Box
1x hip-dac3
1x USB C- USB C & USB A- USB C Cable
1x Quick Set-up guide
1x Warranty Card
