The success of a proof of concept is determined by how long an idea can endure and evolve over time – and iFi Audio’s USB-C, battery-powered hip-dac 3 excels in both aspects, marking the third iteration in a long line of portable 4.4mm DAC/amps.
5 ⭐ followed from What Hi-Fi?. Headfonics say hip-dac 3 is the best iteration yet. It went right onto Headfonia’s Recommended Buys list. It’s top rated on Hifi Pig as well as Audiophile-Heaven, and ichos-reviews praised its timbre.
As we move into 2023 and the modern age, the hip-dac 3 introduces USB-C digital input, making it compatible with various phones and cables, offering even greater flexibility for connecting to Apple iPhones, Android devices, tablets, and laptops. [See Product Desc. For More]
With its hip-flask size, the hip-dac 3 seamlessly integrates with your devices without compromising its portable sound quality.
Its onboard battery not only preserves your source device’s power but also ensures a clean and quiet power supply that robustly supports the hip-dac 3’s amplifier.
Furthermore, iFi’s analog volume control consistently maintains a superior signal-to-noise ratio at all listening levels, surpassing conventional digital controls.
The third evolution of iFi’s portable powerhouse also reaches a new peak in parts quality. It now incorporates new metal film resistors in the analog stage, and the decoding process, powered by a trademark Burr-Brown DAC, achieves even greater precision thanks to a new low phase noise crystal oscillator.
Indeed, hip-dac 3 provides a remarkable taste of high-end audio. Explore the rest of iFi’s innovations here, or browse our collection of DACs and amplifiers for more options here.
