hip-dac3 black - Limited Edition

Meet the hip-dac3 Black, a limited edition of the iconic hip-dac3, clad in a sophisticated matte black finish. This sleek design conceals new and improved technology for whisper-quiet operation.

Many people use headphones with smartphones, tablets, or computers to enjoy music, movies, and podcasts, but the audio technology in these devices limits sound quality. The hip-dac3 Black unlocks the potential of your headphones by upgrading the DAC (digital-to-analog converter) and headphone amplifier for breathtaking clarity. This limited edition goes even further, incorporating all the advanced features of the hip-dac3, while improving the power supply to reduce noise and enhance sound quality.

With the hip-dac3 Black in hand, we invite you to dive into your favorite music and discover every hidden detail: the subtlety, the nuance, the light, and the shadows.

Features

  • Made from solid aluminum and finished in Obsidian Black
  • Combined with metallic black hardware
  • Revamped internal power supply components for quieter operation
  • True Native DAC – bit-perfect performance with any digital format
  • State-of-the-art hi-res audio – 32-bit/384kHz PCM, DSD256, and full MQA decoding
  • Separate USB-C inputs for audio data and charging
  • Fully balanced 4.4mm and S-Balanced 3.5mm headphone outputs
  • PowerMatch – adjust the gain for power-hungry headphones
  • iEMatch – optimize the output for super-sensitive in-ear monitors
  • XBass – tune the bass response to the headphone type
  • Perfectly portable – fits easily in a pocket with up to 8-12 hours of playback time