ifi Hip-Dac User manual

Formats supported:
Digital Inputs:
Headphone Output:
Power Output:
Battery:
Power System:
Power (max):
Dimensions:
Weight:
Warranty period:
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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
USB 3.0 type ’A’
High-Speed Asynchronous USB 2.0
(32bit/384kHz)
Balanced 4.4mm
Single-Ended 3.5mm
BAL:400mW@32Ω; 6.3V@600Ω
S-BAL(SE): 280mW@32Ω; 3.2V@600Ω
Lithium-polymer 2200mAh
Charging via USB-C
BC V1.2 compliant up to 1000mA
charging current
<2W idle, 4W max
102(l) x 70(w) x 14(h) mm
125g (0.28 lbs)
12 months
Specifications
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
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1. PowerMatch® (on/off )
PowerMatch® enables hip-dac to match headphones’ impedance
and sensitivity in order to generate their highest operational
efficiency.
Tip: For in-ear-monitors (earbuds) try PowerMatch® off.
For headphones try PowerMatch® 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
31 2 5 64
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.
Power ON. Power OFF.
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.
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