iFi Audio 0312008 Hip-Dac 3 Portable DAC Headphone Amplifier (0312008)

iFi Audio 0312008 Hip-Dac 3 Portable DAC Headphone Amplifier (0312008)

The iFi Audio 0312008 Hip-Dac 3 is a pocket-sized portable DAC designed to deliver Hi-Res True Native playback with modern USB-C connectivity. It pairs enhanced circuitry with iEMatch for sensitive IEMs to provide cleaner, purer sound on the go, with up to 12 hours of playtime.

High-resolution, bit-perfect playback

A Burr-Brown True Native chipset and 16-core XMOS processing preserve files unchanged for bit-perfect listening across popular formats, including full MQA decoding.

• Hi-Res True Native playback from MP3 to DSD256, PCM384, and DXD384
• Burr-Brown True Native architecture keeps file formats bit-perfect
• Full MQA decoding (three unfold)

Cleaner, lower-noise performance

Internal updates focus on reducing noise and distortion for a purer signal.

• New metal film capacitors for better frequency response
• Updated GMT circuitry with a new crystal oscillator to reduce phase noise
• True balanced circuit design to reduce distortion
• Custom iFi OV op-amp and Texas Instruments power IC

Tailored for your headphones and earphones

Gain, output level, and low-frequency response can be adjusted to suit a wide range of headphones and IEMs.

• PowerMatch switchable gain to tailor power for your headphones
• iEMatch optimizes output for high-sensitivity IEMs, reducing hiss and enhancing detail
• XBass analogue bass correction to compensate for missing bass response

Portable design with all-day playtime

The hip-dac 3 discreetly fits in a pocket or bag and can replace DACs and amplifiers in mobile and desktop devices. A 2,200mAh battery supports extended listening.

• Pocket-friendly, hip-flask form factor with aluminium build
• Up to 12 hours of playtime from the 2,200mAh battery

Flexible connectivity and output power

Modern USB-C input, multiple headphone outputs, and robust balanced power enable easy pairing with both portable and demanding headphones.

• USB-C input supports up to 32-bit/384kHz with asynchronous, jitter-free data transfer
• Headphone outputs: 3.5mm single-ended (S-Balanced) and 4.4mm balanced
• Delivers up to 400mW into 32Ω and 6.3V for high-impedance headphones from the balanced output

Frequently Asked Questions

• What audio formats does the hip-dac 3 support?

  It supports PCM up to 384kHz, DXD up to 384kHz, DSD from 2.8MHz to 11.3MHz (DSD64/128/256), and full MQA decoding.

• How long is the battery life?

  The 2,200mAh battery provides up to 12 hours of playtime.

• What inputs and outputs are available?

  There is a USB-C input, plus two headphone outputs: a 3.5mm single-ended (S-Balanced) and a 4.4mm balanced output.

• How much power can it deliver?

  From the balanced output it delivers up to 400mW into 32Ω and 6.3V for high-impedance headphones.

• What technologies improve sound quality?

  A Burr-Brown True Native DAC with a 16-core XMOS chip, a true balanced circuit, new metal film capacitors, and updated GMT circuitry with a new crystal oscillator reduce distortion and phase noise for a purer signal.

• Does it support jitter-free data transfer?

  Yes. Its USB-C input uses an asynchronous design for jitter-free data transfer.

Add to Cart to enjoy the hip-dac 3’s portable, high-resolution performance. For personalized system-matching or setup advice, contact Gibbys Electronic Supermarket or visit us for expert guidance.