IFI AUDIO HIP DAC Portable Balanced Headphone DAC Amplifier 32bit 384kHz DSD256 MQA

Jitter-free

Built-in clock lock technology eliminates jitter, using a femto-precision GMT clock to maintain the integrity of the digital signal until it is converted to analog. The HIP DAC's USB supports streams up to 32bit 384kHz and the USB 3.0 SuperSpeed standard as well as USB 2.0 for full compatibility. Transmission is asynchronous, meaning that the stream is regulated by the HIP DAC's clock circuit for greater accuracy.

Exclusive firmware

The XMOS USB interface, processing the audio data received from the USB input, is programmed by iFi Audio. This custom firmware allows better audio signal processing. In addition, the HIP DAC can be adapted to your listening experience by installing different iFi Audio exclusive firmware, which has different filters, such as the GTO filter of the iFi Audio iDSD Pro.

Balanced design

The HIP DAC takes advantage of a balanced amplifier circuit, which drastically reduces noise in the signal path. For the design of this stage, iFi audio worked with John Curl, known in the audiophile world for his high quality circuits, in order to offer a listening experience of exceptional quality.

Balanced Performance

The amplifier stage also incorporates an adjustable gain level, called PowerMatch. This feature allows the gain to be adapted according to the impedance of the headphones used, adjusting the input sensitivity and thus the strength of the signal. For example, with high-sensitivity in-ear headphones, the PowerMatch function at its lowest level results in an extremely low noise level. When listening with high impedance headphones, activating PowerMatch increases the gain for a higher output level.

The HIP DAC offers 2 headphone outputs: the first one is a 3.5mm jack for a single-ended link and the second one is a 4.4mm Pentaconn jack, allowing a connection with a balanced headphone and thus to take advantage of the balanced architecture of the HIP DAC.

In addition, the 3.5mm jack output benefits from proprietary S-Balanced technology, significantly reducing crosstalk and distortion for use with unbalanced headphones. A particularly useful feature with in-ear headphones.

XBass

This function, which can be switched on or off, increases the level of the low frequencies without muffling the mid-range frequencies. This technology is particularly convenient for use with open earphones or headphones, which may lack bass. This processing is carried out directly on the analog circuit.

USB Ports

The HIP DAC has 2 USB ports: a USB-A for audio data and a USB-C for charging the device. The USB-A connector is a male connector, allowing a better mechanical resistance than a female connector or a Micro USB. This port is also compatible with the iPhone and iPad through the use of an Apple Lightning to USB Camera adapter (not included), without the need for an additional USB female to male adapter.

Battery

The 2200mAh Lithium-Polymer battery offers a significant autonomy of 8 to 12 hours in reading, depending mainly on the level of listening volume and the impedance of the connected headphones.

Note : this device only has a partial standby mode and its battery will deplete after a while, even when not used.

Specifications
Product type	Portable DAC and heaphone amplifier
Inputs	1x USB-A 3.0 1x USB-C
Outputs	1x Balanced Jack 4.4mm headphone output 1x Single-ended S-Balanced Jack 3.5mm headphone output
Power	400mW 2V @ 16Ω
Supported formats	DSD up to DSD256 DXD up to 384kHz PCM up to 32bit 384kHz MQA
Battery	Lithium-Polymer 2200mAh
Charging system	Via USB-C, BC V1.2, support up to 1A current

Specifications

Product type

Portable DAC and heaphone amplifier

Inputs

1x USB-A 3.0
1x USB-C

Outputs

1x Balanced Jack 4.4mm headphone output
1x Single-ended S-Balanced Jack 3.5mm headphone output

Power

400mW 2V @ 16Ω

Supported formats

DSD up to DSD256
DXD up to 384kHz
PCM up to 32bit 384kHz
MQA

Battery

Lithium-Polymer 2200mAh

Charging system

Via USB-C, BC V1.2, support up to 1A current

General
Dimensions	102 x 70 x 14mm
Case material	Aluminium
Color	Blue
Package	1x iFi Audio HIP DAC 1x Male USB-A to Female USB-A cable 1x USB-C cable 1x USB-A to USB-C cable 4x Silicon pads

General

Dimensions

102 x 70 x 14mm

Case material

Aluminium

Color

Blue

Package

1x iFi Audio HIP DAC
1x Male USB-A to Female USB-A cable
1x USB-C cable
1x USB-A to USB-C cable
4x Silicon pads

Input	USB
Output	Jack 3.5mm
Output	Jack 4.4mm
DAC / ADC Chip	NC
Color	Blue
Remote Control	No

un réel gain de qualité !
A la base j'écoutais de la musique avec un Xiaomi redmi note 7 ou un macbook air fin 2020, le son était était déjà bon avec mais ça manquait de présence, j'utilise le casque Focal Elégia, je souhaitais avoir un ampli-dac à moins de 200 euros de qualité, il y a beaucoup plus de présence avec cet ampli-dac, bien meilleur spacialisation, plus de graves , le son est moins acide, pour le moment je ne l'ai pas réussi à l'utilisé sur mon mac, je vais peut-être trouvé une solution d'ici là mais je suis satisfait de cet achat.

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un excellent rapport qualité/prix
j'ai utilisé le HIP DAC raccordé à un MAC, un IPAD et un téléphone Android pour des fichiers au format ALAC ou MP3; cela a été vraiment plug and play dans tous les cas, bravo! Comme casque, j'ai utilisé un Sennheiser HH800S d'une impédance de 300 Ohms: pas de soucis de niveau sonore, même en asymétrique, et une qualité sonore étonnante dans le style bien droit et détaillé.

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Avis d'un néophytes ^^
Étant mon premier DAC je ne peut pas vraiment être objectif mais cest que je peux dire c'est que j'ai redécouvert mes morceaux il est précis et l'ouverture de scène qu'il apporte est gigantesque (de mon point de vue de débutant^^) il y à un peut trop de basse a mon gout mais je suis un psychopathe du son neutre donc bon... Rien a redire pour moi à si les leds sont sensé changer de couleur en fonction du type de fichier du coup j'ai essayé un fichier en mQa pour le voir s'illuminer d'un magenta mais la couleur n'a pas changé.

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