{"product_id":"ifi-hipdac2","title":"iFi Audio hip-dac2 DAC","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eiFi's hip-dac just got hipper!\u003cbr\u003eMeet the hip-dac2. Now in Sunset Orange with full MQA decoding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColourful. Capable. Crisper.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiFi's much loved, original hip-dac has had a makeover!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiFi's portable, hi-res DAC\/headphone amp looks ultra cool in its new vibrant Sunset Orange. Not only has the hip-dac2s super sleek aluminium case had a update, but its insides have also been enhanced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new 16-core XMOS chip, which processes data over USB, delivers double the clock speed and four times the memory. This improves overall performance and adds full MQA decoding to the hip-dac2s skill set. There also a upgraded crystal clock which contributes to purer, crisper sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, whether you are working in your fav coffee shop or chilling on your daily commute, sunrise or sunset, youll definitely want to take the hip-dac2 with you wherever you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShooting from the hip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hip-dac2 replaces the inferior DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Convertor) and amp circuitry in smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs to vastly improve headphone sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConnect your playback device via USB, plug in your favourite corded headphones or in-ear monitors and the hip-dac2 delivers a sound brimming with bold dynamism and fluid refinement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Burr-Brown DAC chip selected for for its fluid, highly musical sound quality and True Native architecture, together with iFi custom circuitry, enables the hip-dac2 to deliver excellent sound quality across digital audio formats, including bit-perfect PCM, native DSD and MQA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe upgraded crystal clock eradicates jitter (digital distortion), using iFis GMT femto precision clocking system. This maintains the integrity of the digital signal until conversion to analogue and enhances sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMQA decoded\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThanks to the XMOS 16 core tech, the hip-dac2 is now an MQA Decoder rather than a Renderer only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording. The LED glows green or blue to indicate that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is identical to that of the source material. It glows blue to indicate it is playing an MQA Studio file, which has either been approved in the studio by the artist\/producer or has been verified by the copyright owner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMQA rendering technology (used in the original hip-dac among other iFi products) connects to an MQA Core signal (such as TIDAL) and completes the final unfold of an MQA file. Usually, the computer has carried out the decoding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower hungry? hip-dac2 it!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hip-dac2s amp circuitry, like the original, is of balanced (differential) design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe circuitry incorporates a range of high-quality components, carefully selected for their performance in an audio context, including a custom iFi OV op-amp, TDK C0G class 1 ceramic capacitors, a precision low-noise power supply IC from Texas Instruments and a high-quality analogue volume pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe amp stage can deliver 400mW into a 32-ohm headphone load, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of headphone and earphone types with power to spare. Even high-impedance headphones are handled with ease thanks to output voltage of 6.3V into 600 ohms (from the balanced output).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwitchable sonics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe amp stage features switchable gain, which iFi call PowerMatch. This matches the level of drive to the load presented by the headphones, by adjusting input sensitivity and thereby signal strength. Use the lower setting with high-sensitivity headphone. If your headphones require more drive, use PowerMatch to increase gain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXBass is another user-selectable feature a sophisticated form of bass boost that enhances low frequencies without muddying the midrange, particularly useful with earphones and open-back headphones that may lack deep bass. It operates entirely in the analogue domain rather than messing with the digital signal via DSP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet connected\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are two USB ports Type A for audio data and USB-C for charging. The Type A port features a male connector to provide greater mechanical integrity than a USB\/micro USB ports commonly found on other DAC\/headphone amps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo outputs are provided a 3.5mm socket for headphones with a single-ended cable\/connector and a Pentaconn 4.4mm output enabling headphones equipped with balanced connectivity to take full advantage of the hip-dac2s differential amp design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, the 3.5mm output benefits from iFis proprietary S-Balanced circuitry, cutting crosstalk and related distortion in half when used with regular, single-ended headphone connections this is especially beneficial with high-sensitivity in-ear monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBurr-Brown True Native®\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Burr-Brown True Native® chipset means file formats remain unchanged or bit-perfect. This means you are listening to music as the artist intended in the format in which it was recorded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt iFi iFi use Burr Brown extensively in iFi's products having selected it for its natural-sounding musicality and True Native architecture. iFi's experience with this IC means iFi know how to make the most of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eXMOS 16-Core\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe XMOS 16-Core chip processes the audio data received via the USB digital input.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new low-latency XMOS microcontroller has greatly enhanced processing power. Compared to the current generation of eight-core chips, this new 16-core IC delivers double the clock speed (2000MIPS) and four times the memory (512KB), as well as the latest SuperSpeed USB standard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiFis in-house digital development team has programmed the XMOS firmware to optimise sound quality and ensure a perfect partnership with the Burr-Brown DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHi-Res True Native®\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHi-Res True Native® playback of all music formats from MP3 to DSD256, PCM384 and DXD384.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMQA (Master Quality Authenticated)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMQA is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream or download. The hip-dac2 adopts MQA technology to receive and decode MQA audio and provide master-level sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eXBass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXBass is an analogue headphone spatialiser. It opens up your music to give you the feeling of spaciousness experienced at a live concert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBalanced Circuits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a superior method to the traditional single-ended circuit approach. Balanced circuits reduce noise and crosstalk. Less Interference clearer sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou normally find this set-up in products at the higher end of the price spectrum such as the Pro iCAN but iFi is now using this across its range to produce the best quality audio for all iFi's customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eS-Balanced®\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiFis exclusive S-Balanced® circuit delivers maximum performance from single-ended and balanced headphones alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"iFi Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51938413969674,"sku":"IFIAUDIO-7244","price":189.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3283\/6618\/files\/ifi-audio-hip-dac2-dac-32365-p.png?v=1760363076","url":"https:\/\/audioemotion.co.uk\/products\/ifi-hipdac2","provider":"Audio Emotion Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}