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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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Key specs

Amplifier Type

DAC/amp comboMost common

Dac/amp combo64%Integrated amp29%Power amp7%

Dac/amp combo is the most common — on 64% of the 14 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 16).

Connection Type

Most common

Wired-3.5mm17%Rca15%Bluetooth13%Optical11%

4.4MM is the most common — on 9% of the 54 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 16).

Balanced Output

Yes

False55%True45%

True appears on 45% of the 11 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 16).

Power Source

Internal battery

Ac adapter33%Internal battery33%Usb bus-powered20%Mains (iec)13%

Internal battery appears on 33% of the 15 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 16).

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: 2023-10-04
Msrp Usd: 199 USD
Year: 2023

SoundGuys review

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.

✓Liked: Size, XBass Bass Boost, iEMatch for sensitive IEMs, High output power

✕Could be better: Cumbersome when used with mobile phones, 2 cables for continuous desktop use, Unintuitive LED indicators

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