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UK audio gear maker iFi has launched a new USB DAC/headphone amp that delivers a "sound as flavorsome and richly detailed as a delicious single malt." The hip-dac slips in the pocket just like a hip ...

This inexpensive portable DAC/headphone amp combo delivers incredible bang for the buck. Portable audio is one of the fastest-growing segments of the audio market, and for good reason. People now have ...

The original and rather splendid hip-dac is one of iFi’s most popular portable USB DAC/headphone amps. Now, some 21 months after it launched, the company has updated it – and not just with a new ...

Last week, we took a look at an interesting (and tiny) gateway to portable audio with the iFi Go Blu. A portable powerhouse in its own right, the Go Blu is perfect for users that want to cut the cord, ...

Early last year, Brit audio specialist iFi launched a pocket digital-to-analog converter called the hip-dac, which the company claimed would treat listeners to a "sound as flavorsome and richly ...

The iFi hip-dac2 demonstrates why an external DAC and a high-quality headphone amp are essential for anyone who wants to enjoy the full potential of high-resolution music streaming. Once you get your ...

Southport, UK, October 4, 2024— iFi audio announces a limited edition of their iconic hip-flask-shaped DAC/headphone amplifier, the hip-dac 3 Stealth, with Gramophone. After introducing the hip-dac ...

More power, improved connectivity, and hi-res support for every relevant codec makes the iFi hip-dac 3 a real bargain at $199. iPhone 15 users need to check this one out. Having just recommended iFi’s ...

The third generation of iFi’s line of flask-shaped DACs has a lot to live up to. The original hip-dac earned our full five-star haul in 2019, winning us over with a classy, refined performance to ...

Not even its weight and somewhat unwieldy form factor can take away from the fact that the iFi hip-dac2 is one superior portable DAC/headphone amplifier for under $200. Walking into our local AMC to ...

The iFi hip-dac is a great choice if you’re looking for a portable DAC that looks as good as it will make your music sound. With plenty of connectivity options and codecs supported, it’ll make the ...