iFi Audio hip-dac User Manual

iFi Audio hip-dac User Manual

1. Power Match® (on/off )

Power Match® enables hip-dac to match headphones’ impedance and sensitivity in order to generate their highest operational efficiency.
Tip: For in-ear-monitors (earbuds) try Power Match® off. For headphones try Power Match® on.

2. XBass® (on/off)

Many headphones lack the correct bass response. XBass® is an analogue circuit designed to ‘add back’ the lost bass response for a more accurate reproduction of the original music.

3. Audio Format LED (kHz)

The LED colour scheme indicates the audio format and sampling frequency received by hip-dac from the music source.

LED                                      Mode

Green                                              44/48/88/96kHz
Yellow                                             176/192kHz DXD352/384kHz
Cyan                                                DSD128/DSD64 2.8/3.1/5.6/6.2MHz
Blue                                                 DSD256 11.2/12.2MHz
Magenta                                           MQA
Off                                                   No valid signal

4. ON/OFF and Analogue Volume Control

The analogue volume control in hip-dac is superior to any digital volume control.
Warning: Due to the high power of hip-dac, always start off at a low volume level so that there is no risk of damage to your headphones and your hearing. iFi audio is not
responsible for any hearing or equipment damage from misuse.

Tip : hip-dac will continue to use battery power even if the USB cable is connected afterwards.
Tip: For connection to Apple devices, Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter is required. For connection to Android devices, USB On-The-Go (OTG) cable and appropriate OS support are required.
For more information, please refer to www.ifi-audio.com.

5. Balanced 4.4mm headphone output

Connect balanced 4.4mm headphones.

6. Single-ended 3.5mm headphone output

Connect single-ended 3.5mm headphones.

7. USB3.0 ‘Type A’ data input port

Connect your phone to hip-dac with Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (Apple) or USB On-The-Go (OTG) cable (Android). When
using other audio sources connect with a USB cable.
Tip: It is preferable to use a USB 3.0 port over using a USB 2.0 port on the PC.

8. USB-C (5V) battery charge input

For charging only. It will take ~3 hours for a high-powered USB charger to fully charge hip-dac.

9. LED for Battery Status

LED                                      Status

White                                           > 75%
Green                                          > 25%
Red*                                              > 10%
Red (flashing)                                ≤ 10%

*Battery LED will flash when it is charging

Specifications

  Formats supported:|   DSD256/128/64,
Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD
DXD(384/352.8kHz),
PCM(384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/
48/44.1kHz)
MQA
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  Digital Inputs:|   USB 3.0 type ’A’
High-Speed Asynchronous USB 2.0
(32bit/384kHz)
  Headphone Output|   Balanced 4.4mm
Single-Ended 3.5mm
  Power Output:|   BAL:400mW@32Ω; 6.3V@600Ω
S-BAL(SE): 280mW@32Ω; 3.2V@600Ω
  Battery:|   Lithium-polymer 2200mAh
  Power System:|   Charging via USB-C
BC V1.2 compliant up to 1000mA
charging current
  Power (max):|   <2W idle, 4W max
  Dimensions:|   102(l) x 70(w) x 14(h) mm
  Weight:|   125g (0.28 lbs)
  Warranty period:|   12 months

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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