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iFi Audio Hip-DAC 3
iFi Audio Hip-DAC 3
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iFi Audio Hip-DAC 3 Portable DAC & Headphone Amp
The iFi Audio Hip-DAC 3 is a portable DAC and headphone amplifier designed to bring high-quality, high-resolution sound to your everyday listening. Compact and robust, it’s built to sit comfortably alongside your smartphone, tablet or laptop, delivering a noticeable upgrade over standard headphone outputs wherever you go.
At its core, the Hip-DAC 3 uses a high-performance DAC architecture capable of handling a wide range of high-resolution audio formats. This allows your music to be reproduced with greater detail, improved dynamics and a more natural sense of space. Whether you’re streaming or playing locally stored files, the result is a clearer, more engaging listening experience.
The integrated headphone amplifier provides ample power for both sensitive in-ear monitors and more demanding over-ear headphones. With balanced and single-ended outputs, it offers flexibility while maintaining strong control, low noise and clean signal delivery across different listening setups.
Sound tuning features such as selectable gain and bass enhancement give you additional control over how your music is presented, allowing you to tailor the sound to suit different headphones and genres without compromising clarity.
Designed with portability in mind, the Hip-DAC 3 features a durable aluminium enclosure and a built-in rechargeable battery, making it ideal for use on the move without draining your device. USB connectivity ensures simple compatibility with a wide range of devices, while its compact form factor makes it easy to carry in a pocket or bag.
The iFi Audio Hip-DAC 3 combines convenience, flexibility and refined audio performance, making it a strong choice for anyone looking to upgrade their portable listening setup with a more capable and musical sound.
Specifications
Specifications
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Input |
USB-C |
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Formats supported |
DSD256, PCM 384kHz, MQA Decoder |
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DAC |
Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown |
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Headphone Outputs |
Balanced 4.4mm |
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Power Output (RMS) |
Balanced 400mW @ 32Ω; 6.3V @ 600Ω |
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Output Impedance |
Balanced ≤1Ω , With iEMatch engaged: ≤4.5Ω |
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SNR |
Balanced <109dB(A) @ 0dBFS |
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DNR |
Balanced <109dB(A) |
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THD + N |
Balanced <0.006X% (360mW/2.0V @ 600Ω) |
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Frequency Response |
20Hz - 45kHz (-3dB) |
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Power Consumption |
<2W idle, 4W max |
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Battery |
Lithium-polymer 2200mAh approx. 12hours |
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Power System |
Charging via USB-C, BC V1.2 compliant up to 1000mA charging current |
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Dimensions |
102 x 70 x 14 mm |
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Net weight |
135 g |
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Box contents |
1 x Hip DAC 3, USB-C>USB-C cable, USB-C>USB-A cable, quick set-up guide, warranty card |
Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns
We offer free next day delivery on all orders over £99 (item must be in stock). For orders under £99 a delivery charge of £7.50 will be applied.
Cut-off time for next day delivery is 3pm Monday-Friday and 1.00pm Saturday. Items ordered after 1pm on Saturday or on Sunday will be shipped on Monday for Tuesday delivery. (please allow an extra day if a bank holiday falls within this period).
Our delivery partner DPD offers an interactive messaging service and will provide a 1-hour time window for your delivery so please provide a mobile phone number where possible.
Some items are not available on a next day delivery service, in these cases the selected product page will display the expected delivery time. If you would like to double check the delivery time prior to ordering please call 01932 851121 or email sales@weybridge-audio.co.uk.
* Remote and offshore locations are excluded from the free delivery service. For these locations we offer a standard 2-3 day delivery
service at £16 per item.
For more detailed info please see delivery information
Cancellations & Returns
At Weybridge Audio we want our customers to be happy with their purchase which is why we offer a 30-day no-hassle return policy on all products purchased through our website. If you would like to return an item please call us on 01932 851121 or email to sales@weybridge-audio.co.uk including your name, address, and original order number. The cost of returning an item is the responsibility of the customer unless the item is faulty in which case we will arrange to collect the faulty item at our expense.
Items must be returned to us in 'as new' condition, complete with all original packaging and accessories. Refunds will be processed within 5 days of receiving the item, subject to the above terms being met.
For more information please see our terms & conditions.