A pocketable battery-powered DAC/headphone amp with a Burr-Brown DAC, a 16-core XMOS processor, and 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm S-Balanced outputs rated up to 400mW into 32Ω. It suits phone and laptop listeners who want an analog volume knob, bass boost and IEM matching in one small box.
Who the iFi audio hip-dac 3 is for
Balanced headphones: The 4.4mm output delivers 400mW into 32Ω and 6.3V into 600Ω, and PowerMatch adds 10dB of gain for less sensitive headphones.
Sensitive IEMs: The iEMatch switch lowers the level on the 3.5mm or 4.4mm jack to reduce hiss, with output impedance at 4.5Ω or less.
Listening on the go: A 2,200mAh battery gives up to 12 hours of playback, and charging uses its own USB-C port, separate from the data input.
Hi-res and MQA files: A Burr-Brown DAC with a 16-core XMOS processor plays PCM to 384kHz, DSD64 to DSD256 and DXD, and fully decodes MQA.
More bass: XBass adds back bass in the analog domain, and volume is set with an analog knob that doubles as the power switch.
Skip it if: You need Bluetooth; the hip-dac 3 is a wired USB-C DAC/amp, and Windows PCs need iFi's driver.
In the box: hip-dac 3, USB-C to USB-C and USB-A to USB-C cables, quick setup guide
Genuine iFi audio stock. Free shipping on every order, 45-day returns.
iFi audio hip-dac 3 vs similar options
vs SMSL DS20: Brings a bigger 6000mAh battery, four CS43131 DACs and PCM to 768kHz; pick the hip-dac 3 for analog XBass and iEMatch in a 135g body versus the DS20's 275g.
vs FiiO BTR17: Adds Bluetooth 5.4 with LDAC and aptX Lossless plus a 1.3-inch color screen; pick the hip-dac 3 for its analog volume knob, XBass and iEMatch.
Yes. Every unit we sell is genuine and brand-new, shipped in its original packaging, and backed by our 1-year TonePier warranty and 45-day returns.
Where does my order ship from, and how long does it take?
Every order ships from our warehouse in China, with full tracking, and most orders ship within 3 business days. Shipping is free on every order; most US orders arrive within 7–15 business days and most orders to other countries within 7–20 business days — see our shipping policy for details.
What if it isn't for me?
You get 45 days to decide. Keep the packaging, keep it in like-new condition, and send it back for a refund. Ear tips unsealed for hygiene reasons are fine — we expect you to actually listen.
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