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iFi

iFi hip-dac3 Portable Hi-Res DAC

Name: iFi hip-dac3 Portable Hi-Res DAC
Brand: iFi
SKU: B0CKFKNNJH
Price: 199.00 USD

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$199

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Key specs

Amplifier Type

DAC/amp comboMost common

Dac/amp combo56%Integrated amp31%Power amp13%

Dac/amp combo is the most common — on 56% of the 16 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 17).

Connection Type

Rca17%Wired-3.5mm15%Bluetooth14%Optical12%

4.4MM appears on 8% of the 59 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 17).

Balanced Output

Yes

False58%True42%

True appears on 42% of the 12 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 17).

Power Source

Internal battery

Ac adapter38%Internal battery31%Usb bus-powered19%Mains (iec)13%

Internal battery appears on 31% of the 16 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 17).

Sound

Amplifier Type: DAC/amp combo
Balanced Output: Yes
Bit Depth: 32 bit
Dac Chip: Burr-Brown
Max Sample Rate: 384 kHz
Output Power Mw: 400 mW
Signal To Noise Ratio: 109 dB
Thd N: 0.006 %

Connectivity

Connection Type: Usb-c, 3.5mm, 4.4mm

Design

Power Source: Internal battery
Form Factor: Portable

Features

Gain Knob: Yes

Identity

Model Number: Hip-dac 3

Release

Date: 2023-10-06
Msrp Usd: 199.99 USD
Year: 2023

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.0/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byJhaycee CalvezVideo Producer/WriterReviewed April 2025

Value7.0

The verdict

The iFi Hip Dac 3 is for the digital nomads who need a portable DAC for clean audio. Whether it's to connect to your phone or laptop, you'll be able to power hard to drive headphones or sensitive IEMs. Its size makes it easy to find a place in your desktop setup, other than the cable clutter of having separate wires for power and data.

✓What we like

✓Size

✓XBass Bass Boost

✓iEMatch for sensitive IEMs

✓High output power

✕What could be better

✕Cumbersome when used with mobile phones

✕2 cables for continuous desktop use

✕Unintuitive LED indicators

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