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iFi Audio Hip-Dac 3

Audio DAC and Headphone Amplifier - Hi-Res Audio - PCM/DSD/DXD/MQA - 2200 mAh Battery - USB-C - 3.5 mm mini-jack output

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Overview

The size of a single flange and the performance of a Magnum

TheiFi Audio Hip-Dac 3 combineselegant aluminium designwith powerful audio performance. This portable audio DAC slips discreetly into a pocket or bag,replacing inferior DACs and amplifiers in mobile and desktop devices. Thanks to its16-core XMOS chipcombined with theBurr-Brown DACDAC, it deliversrich, dynamic, high-resolution soundfor your favourite headphones.

rich, dynamic, high-resolution sound

The Hip-Dac 3 features atruly balanced circuitcircuit, reducing distortion for a purer, more captivating sound. Thanks to high-quality components, including a custom iFi OVincluding a custom iFi OV operational amplifier and a Texas Instruments power IC,it delivers up to400 mW for 32 ohm headphones and 6.3 V for high-impedance headphonesfrom the balanced output.

Hi-Res Audio certified, theHip-Dac 3 supports PCM, DSD, DXD and MQA formats. Itsupports audio up to 32-bit/384kHz via its USB-C input,with an asynchronous design for jitter-free data transfer. Itoffers an unbalanced 3.5 mm outputwithS-Balanced circuitry and a balanced 4.4 mm output, as well as a 2200 mAh battery offering up to 12 hours of autonomy.

The Hip-Dac 3 features
PowerMatchfunction, a switchable gain for adapting the power of your headphones, and iEMatchtechnology to optimise the output of high-sensitivity in-ear headphones, reducing hiss and improving detail. ItsXBass function amplifies bassin the analogue domain,ensuring clear, dynamic soundfor open earphones and headphones.

Key features :

  • Burr Brown DSD256 / PCM384 kHz / Full MQA DAC
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
  • Supported formats : PCM (up to 384 kHz); DSD (up to DSD256); DXD (384 / 352.8 kHz); MQA
  • USB audio input: USB 3.0 type C connector / USB High-Speed Asynchronous Playback (32-bit / 384 kHz)
  • Headphone outputs: Balanced: Pentaconn 4.4 mm / Unbalanced: mini-jack 3.5 mm
  • Headphone amplifier with PowerMatch function (adjustable gain level), iEMatch and XBass
  • 2200 mAh lithium-polymer battery with up to 12 hours' autonomy
  • Weight: 135 g
Packaging content
  • 1x hip-dac3
  • 1x USB C-USB C and USB A-USB C cable
  • 1x Quick installation guide
  • 1x warranty card
Specifications
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General information

Product name

iFi Audio Hip-Dac 3

Brand

iFi Audio

Model

HIPDAC 3

Specifications

USB

Yes

D/A converter

32 bits / 384 kHz

Headphone amplifier

Yes

Signal-to-noise ratio

109 dB

Impedance

32 Ohm

Autonomous

Yes

Connectivity

Audio input

USB 3.0 Type C

Audio outputs

Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female)

Physical characteristics

Width

70 mm

Height

14 mm

Depth

102 mm

Weight

135 g

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Legal warranty

Safety Information

Responsible person

AMR Audio GmbH

Postal address

Rudolf-Diesel-Straße 47 48157 Münster, Allemagne

Electronic Address

support@ifi-audio.com

Product referenced on 26 Jun 2025

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