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Tech Lowdown

Portable USB DAC/Amp
The hip-dac2 has been upgraded to give
you an even more pleasurable portable
audio experience.
▪NEW! Now full MQA decoder
▪NEW! Upgraded GMT clock
▪Extruded aluminium enclosure now
finished in vibrant 'sunset orange’
Replaces inferior DAC and amp circuitry in
smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs.

Hi-Res DAC/Amp
▪Powerful 16-core XMOS chip processes
data over USB
▪Now a full MQA decoder
▪Completes all three unfolds to deliver
the highest possible sound quality
▪Handles up to PCM 384kHz and DSD256

Audio Format LEDs
PCM 44.1/48kHz Original Sample Rate -MQBDSD 256
PCM 88.2/96/176.4/192/352.8/384kHz MQA Studio
MQA DSD 64/128

Unique Sonic Tailoring
Tailor sound to suit your headphones and personal sonic taste
Analogue bass boost.
Enhances low frequencies without
muddying the mid-range.

Balanced
•Balanced analogue circuitry design
for ultra-low distortion
•Outstanding components including
iFi OV op-amp, TDK C0G capacitors
and a high-quality rotary volume pot
•4.4mm Pentaconn balanced
analogue output
•3.5mm S-Balanced analogue outputs
cuts distortion by 50% with single-
ended headphones

Upgraded GMT clock
▪Upgraded Global Master Timing clock circuitry
▪Eradicates jitter and enhances sound quality

Connection Guide

PCB

Specifications
Format Supported
DSD DSD256/128/64, Quad/
Double/Single-Speed DSD
PCM 384/352.8/192/176.4/
96/88.2/48/44.1kHz
DXD 384/352.8kHz
MQA 384/352.8kHz
Digital Input USB 3.0 Type 'A'
(USB2.0 compatible)
Headphone Outputs
Balanced 4.4mm
S-Balanced (S-E) 3.5mm
Power Output
Balanced 400mW@32Ω; 6.3V@600Ω
S-Balanced (S-E) 280mW@32Ω; 3.2V@600Ω
Battery Lithium-polymer 2200mAh
Approx. 8 hours
Power
System
Charging via USB-C, BC V1.2 compliant up
to 1000mA charging current and 6.3 volts
Power (max) <2W idle, 4W max
Dimensions
102 x 70 x 14mm
4.0" x 2.8" x 0.6"
Net weight
125g
0.28lbs

Type AConnect
( where applicable)
This iFi device with a USB type A male port
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Type A
was designed for direct connection to mobile devices to
extract the digital signal.

Phone Connections
( where applicable)
For connection via
Apple (iOS) use Apple USB-to-USB-C/Lightning: -
,
Android* use On-The-Go (USB-C/USB-micro):
For further support FAQs and Support Ticket System: https://support.ifi - audio.com/.
*Pleaseensure your Android is USB host mode compatible.

Note for Charging
( where applicable)
1. If the LED is BLUE when you first switch ON the machine, it means that
it is sufficiently charged. If the LED is RED, please turn OFF the machine
and charge until no LED is lit.
2. If you cannot power ON or if there is no LED light, please insert a USB
cable with USB power 3-5 times, then the LED should be BLUE. It
should stay like this for a few hours (depending upon how flat the
battery is). If not, please re-insert the USB cable (with USB power) 3-5
times again, and once the LED is BLUE, leave for at least6 hours.
3. After a long period on inactivity (say 3 6 months), please fully charge
the machine again. Ideally, repeat this process once every 3 months.
4. If you encounter any issues, please contact our technical support
department at: http://support.ifi-audio.com/

Dual Lock Fasteners
( where applicable)
CD
ifi-audio.com
Ver1 .0

warranty
In order to activate the warra ; nty for this iFi product, you must
register with the iFi website.
Co! mponent:
Serial no: