iFi Audio hip-dac3 black - Limited Edition

iFi Audio hip-dac3 black - Limited Edition

Meet the hip-dac3 Black, a limited edition of the iconic hip-dac3, cloaked in a sophisticated matte black finish. This sleek design hides new and improved technology for whisper-quiet operation.

Many people use headphones with smartphones, tablets or computers to enjoy music, movies and podcasts, but the audio technology in these devices limits sound quality. The hip-dac3 Black unlocks the potential of your headphones by upgrading the DAC (digital-to-analog converter) and headphone amplifier for breathtaking clarity. This limited edition goes even further and includes all the advanced features of the hip-dac3, while the power supply has been enhanced to reduce noise and improve sound quality.

With the hip-dac3 Black in hand, we invite you to dive into your favorite music and discover every hidden detail: the subtlety, the nuance, the light and the shadows.

Features

• Made of solid aluminum and finished in Obsidian Black
• Combined with metallic black hardware
• Redesigned internal power supply components for quieter operation
• True Native DAC - bit-perfect performance with any digital format
• State-of-the-art hi-res audio - 32-bit/384kHz PCM, DSD256 and full MQA decoding
• Separate USB-C inputs for audio data and charging
• Fully balanced 4.4mm and S-Balanced 3.5mm headphone outputs
• PowerMatch - adjust gain for power-hungry headphones
• iEMatch - optimize output for super-sensitive in-ear monitors
• XBass - match bass response to headphone type
• Perfectly portable - easily fits in a pocket with up to 8-12 hours of play time