iFi AUDIO hip-dac2 Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier #CHN156

Description: iFi AUDIO hip-dac2 Portable USB DAC and Headphone AmplifierSKU: IFIHIPDAC2Mfr. Part: CHN156 Item IncludesiFi AUDIO hip-dac2 Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier - USB Type-A Female to USB Type-A Male Cable - OTG Type-C Cable - USB Type-A to USB Type-C Charging Cable - User Manual - iFi AUDIO 1 Year Limited Warranty DescriptionOur hip-dac just got hipper! Meet the hip-dac2. Now in Sunset Orange with full MQA decoding. Colorful. Capable. Crisper. Our much loved, original hip-dac has had a makeover! Our portable, hi-res DAC/headphone amp looks ultra cool in its new vibrant Sunset Orange. Not only has the hip-dac2's super sleek Aluminum case had an update, but its insides have also been enhanced. The 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-dac2's skill set. There is also an upgraded crystal clock which contributes to purer, crisper sound. So, whether you are working in your favorite coffee shop or chilling on your daily commute, sunrise or sunset, you'll definitely want to take the hip-dac2 with you wherever you go. Shooting from the hip The hip-dac2 replaces the inferior DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Convertor) and amp circuitry in smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs to vastly improve headphone sound. Connect your playback device via USB, plug in your favorite corded headphones or in-ear monitors and the hip-dac2 delivers a sound brimming with bold dynamism and fluid refinement. The Burr-Brown DAC chip is selected for its fluid, highly 'musical' sound quality and True Native architecture. Together with iFi's custom circuitry this enables the hip-dac2 to deliver excellent sound quality across digital audio formats, including bit-perfect PCM, native DSD and MQA. The upgraded crystal clock eradicates jitter (digital distortion), using iFi's GMT femto precision clocking system. This maintains the integrity of the digital signal until conversion to analogue and enhances sound quality. MQA decoded Thanks to the XMOS 16 core tech, the hip-dac2 is now an MQA Decoder rather than a Renderer only. This 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. MQA rendering technology (used in the original versions of some other iFi products) connects to an MQA Core signal and completes the final unfold of an MQA file. Core decoding is included in streaming services such as TIDAL, as well as select media players. Power hungry? hip-dac2 it! The hip-dac2's amp circuitry, like the original, is of balanced (differential) design. The 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. The 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). Switchable sonics The amp stage features switchable gain, which we 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. XBass 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. Get connected There 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. Two outputs are provided - a 3.5mm socket for headphones with a single-ended cable/connector and a Balanced 4.4mm output enabling headphones equipped with balanced connectivity to take full advantage of the hip-dac2's differential amp design. In addition, the 3.5mm output benefits from iFi's 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. Protect and serve Both the original hip-dac and the new hip-dac2 sport a 102x70x14mm extruded Aluminum enclosure, sufficiently robust to be ported around without fear of breakage. However, some may wish to add further protection for the beautifully anodized metallic finish, whilst giving their beloved DAC/headphone amp a softer, suede-like feel - for them, the new hip-case is ideal. Made from 'faux suede' in cool Dove Gray, with stitch detail and an embroidered iFi logo, the hip-case fits both the hip-dac and hip-dac2 like a glove, protecting it without hindering functionality. Protect the hip-dac2 and let it serve you well. MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) MQA 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. Hi-res audio Hi-Res True Native playback of all music formats from MP3 to DSD256, PCM384 and DXD384. Burr-Brown MultiBit The 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. At iFi we use Burr Brown extensively in our products having selected it for its natural-sounding 'musicality' and True Native architecture. Our experience with this IC means we know how to make the most of it. The XMOS 16x The XMOS 16-Core chip processes the audio data received via the USB digital input. This 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. iFi's in-house digital development team has programmed the XMOS firmware to optimize sound quality and ensure a perfect partnership with the Burr-Brown DAC. Balanced It is a superior method to the traditional single-ended circuit approach. Balanced circuits reduce noise and crosstalk. Less Interference - clearer sound. You normally find this set-up in products at the higher end of the price spectrum such as the Pro iCAN Signature but iFi is now using this across its range to produce the best quality audio for all our customers. XBass XBass is an analogue headphone spatialized. It opens up your music to give you the feeling of spaciousness experienced at a live concert. S-Balanced Performance iFi's exclusive S-Balanced circuit delivers maximum performance from single-ended and balanced headphones alike.FeaturesFull MQA decoderUpgraded GMT clock circuitryExtruded aluminum enclosure now finished in vibrant 'sunset orangeReplaces inferior DAC and amp circuitry in smartphones, tablets, PCs and MacsPowerful 16-core XMOS chip processes data over USBCompletes all three unfolds to deliver the highest possible sound qualityHandles up to PCM 384kHz and DSD256Tailor sound to suit your headphones and personal sonic tasteXBass Analogue bass boostEnhances low frequencies without muddying the mid-rangeBalanced analogue circuitry design for ultra-low distortionOutstanding components including iFi OV op-amp, TDK C0G capacitors and a high-quality rotary volume pot4.4mm Pentaconn balanced analogue output3.5mm S-Balanced analogue outputs cuts distortion by 50% with singleended headphonesEradicates jitter and enhances sound qualitySpecificationsForm FactorDesktopConverter TypeD/A ConverterNumber of Channels1x D/ADisplayNoneMaximum Sampling Rate384 kHz / 24-Bit (PCM)Number of Microphone PreampsNoneExpansion SlotsNoneGeneralAnalog Audio I/O1x 1/8" (3.5mm) TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output 1x 4.4 mm TRRS Balanced Headphone OutputPhantom PowerNoneDigital Audio I/ONoneHost Connection ProtocolUSB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1USB (Non-Host)1x USB Type-C (USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1, Power Input)Sync I/ONoneNetwork I/ONoneMIDI I/ONoneConnectivityHeadphone Output Power400 mW into 32 Ohms (1% THD, Unbalanced) 280 W into 32 Ohms (1% THD, Balanced)PerformanceSample Rates44.1 to 384 kHz (PCM, D/A Conversion)Bit Depths24-Bit (PCM, D/A Conversion)Digital Audio DecodingDSD, PCMDigital AudioIncluded SoftwareNoneCompatibilityPower RequirementsBatteryDC Input Power1.2 VDC at 1APower Consumption2 W (Idle) 4 W (Maximum)Internal BatteryRechargeable Lithium-Ion, 2200 mAhApproximate Battery Life8 Hours (Lithium-Ion)PowerBattery InfoRequired, includedBattery MaterialLithium ionBattery TypeNon-universalBattery Quantity1BatteryDimensions4 x 2.8 x 0.6" (101.6 x 71.1 x 15.2mm)Weight4.4 oz (125g) WHO WE ARE Adorama is one of the nation's largest Photographic retail and mail order suppliers. 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