Just the tonic for headphone fans. 

The hip-dac 3 advances the hip-dac series’ iconic design with iEMatch for sensitive IEMs, enhanced circuitry for cleaner sound, and modern USB-C connectivity – delivering the perfect blend of portability and performance.

Titanium shadow. Trendsetting innovations.

Inside, the device boasts circuit enhancements, including new metal film capacitors for a better frequency response. Additionally, an updated version of iFi’s GMT circuitry, coupled with a new crystal oscillator, further reduces phase noise, delivering a purer sound to you.

Hip flask size. Magnum performance.

The hip-dac 3 combines sleek aluminium design with powerful audio performance, the portable hip-dac 3 discreetly fits in a pocket or bag, replacing subpar DACs and amplifiers in mobile and desktop devices. With a 16-core XMOS chip expertly paired with the Burr-Brown DAC, it delivers rich, dynamic, and high-resolution sound for your favorite headphones.

hip-dac 3 your power-hungry headphone.

The hip-dac 3 features a true balanced circuit design, reducing distortion for purer, more captivating sound. With high-quality components, including a custom iFi OV op-amp and Texas Instruments power IC, it delivers up to 400mW into 32-ohm headphones and 6.3V for high-impedance headphones from the balanced output.

Get connected

The hip-dac 3 supports up to 32-bit/384kHz audio via its USB-C input, with an asynchronous design for jitter-free data transfer. It offers a 3.5mm single-ended outputwith S-Balanced circuitry and a 4.4mm balanced output, along with a 2,200mAh battery providing up to 12 hours of playtime.

Tailored for your headphones and earphones

The hip-dac 3 features PowerMatch, a switchable gain to tailor power for your headphones, and iEMatch technology to optimize output for high-sensitivity IEMs, reducing hiss and enhancing detail. Its XBass feature boosts bass in the analogue domain, ensuring clean, dynamic audio for earphones and open-back headphones.

Product highlights

• Enhanced circuitry with new metal film capacitors and upgraded GMT clocking for cleaner, more accurate sound
  
• Burr-Brown DAC and 16-core XMOS processor deliver high-resolution playback up to PCM 384 kHz / DSD256 / full MQA decoding
  
• True balanced output (4.4 mm) with up to 400 mW @ 32 Ω and 6.3 V @ 600 Ω for power-hungry headphones
  
• S-Balanced 3.5 mm output with iEMatch for ultra-sensitive IEMs
  
• PowerMatch gain control and XBass analogue bass enhancement
  
• USB-C input for modern connectivity and jitter-free asynchronous data transfer
  
• Compact titanium-shadow aluminium body with 2,200 mAh battery—up to 12 hours of portable playtime

Specs

• Battery: Lithium-polymer 2,200 mAh — up to 12 hours
  
• DAC: Burr-Brown
  
• Dimensions: 102 × 70 × 14 mm (4.0″ × 2.8″ × 0.6″)
  
• DNR:
  
  • Balanced: < 109 dB(A)
    
  • Unbalanced: < 103 dB(A) @ 0 dBFS
    
• Formats supported: DSD256 / PCM 384 kHz / Full MQA Decoder
  
• Headphone outputs:
  
  • 4.4 mm balanced
    
  • 3.5 mm unbalanced
    
• Input: USB-C
  
• Net weight: 135 g
  
• Power consumption: < 2 W idle, 4 W max
  
• RMS output power:
  
  • Balanced: 400 mW @ 32 Ω; 6.3 V @ 600 Ω
    
  • Unbalanced: 280 mW @ 32 Ω; 3.2 V @ 600 Ω
    
• SNR:
  
  • Balanced: < 109 dB(A) @ 0 dBFS
    
  • Unbalanced: < 103 dB(A) @ 0 dBFS
    
• THD+N:
  
  • Balanced: < 0.006 % (360 mW / 2.0 V @ 600 Ω)
    
  • Unbalanced: < 0.01 % (100 mW / 1.27 V @ 16 Ω)

What’s included

• 1x Hip-DAC 3
  
• 1x Warranty card
  
• 1x Quick Setup guide
  
• 1x USB-C cable
  
• 1x USB-A cable