{"product_id":"ifi-hip-dac-3","title":"iFi Hip-DAC 3","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe iFi hip-dac 3 is a pocket-sized USB DAC and headphone amplifier designed for listeners who want better sound, more power, and greater control than the built-in headphone output of a phone, tablet, or computer can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIts Burr-Brown True Native DAC and 16-core XMOS processor support high-resolution PCM up to 384kHz, native DSD256, DXD, and full MQA decoding. A true balanced amplifier design with a 4.4mm headphone output delivers up to 400mW into 32Ω and 6.3V into 600Ω, providing ample drive for a wide range of headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe hip-dac 3 also features iEMatch for sensitive IEMs, XBass analogue bass enhancement, and PowerMatch gain control, allowing its output to be tailored to different headphones and listening preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2,200mAh lithium-polymer battery provides up to 12 hours of playback, while the compact aluminium chassis measures just 102 × 70 × 14mm and weighs 135g, making the hip-dac 3 an ideal portable companion for smartphones, tablets, and computers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/6139\/9068\/files\/hip-dac3-lifeestyle-3_412e684e-737c-4804-8866-34dca756e7a0_1.webp?v=1787114123\" alt=\"iFi hip-dac 3 Portable DAC Headphone Amplifier\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesigned for Portable HiFi\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hip-dac 3 replaces the limitations of built-in headphone outputs with a dedicated high-resolution DAC and powerful headphone amplifier, while remaining compact enough for everyday portable listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTrue Native Digital Conversion\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Burr-Brown True Native architecture maintains separate pathways for PCM and DSD, supporting PCM up to 384kHz, native DSD256, DXD, and full MQA decoding for high-resolution playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTrue Balanced Headphone Amplification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4.4mm balanced headphone output is driven by a true balanced circuit design, delivering up to 400mW into 32Ω and 6.3V into 600Ω for substantial power and voltage headroom across a wide range of headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTailored for Headphones and IEMs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiEMatch optimizes 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