iFi Audio hip-dac2 (Orange) - Portable USB DAC & headphone amplifier (OPEN BOX in Richmond, Virginia

iFi Audio hip-dac2 (Orange) - Portable USB DAC & headphone amplifier (OPEN BOX)Audio Exchange is the authorized dealer for ifi products. All products are inspected and fully tested. They come with ifi’s full manufacturer’s warranty.Condition:Open Box items are customer returns or display models with very little use. Each piece has been thoroughly inspected and tested to make sure there are no issues, and all supplies are included along with the original factory box. Generally, these models are in like new condition and come with the manufacturer's full warranty.Photos are for reference onlyDescriptionMakes all your digital music sound betterThe hip-dac2 features digital connections and a high-grade Burr-Brown DAC chip that can squeeze out more musical detail from Spotify®, Apple Music®, Qobuz, YouTube, and other digital audio sources. This DAC will decode high-resolution music files up to 32-bit/384Hz resolution, and DSD files up to 11.2 MHz. It can even fully decode MQA, meaning it completes all three file "unfolds" required for optimum sound. Versatile connectionsiFi certainly made the connections easy. The hip-dac2 doesn't complicate things like some other DACs on the market. A USB cable (with a Type A USB male on one end and Type A USB female on other end) is included for connecting to a PC, and a USB Type A to Type C is included for newer Android™ phones. There are mini-USB and Apple Lightning® adapters for iPhone® sold separately. S-balanced headphone ampOn the front panel, there is a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack along with a balanced 4.4mm headphone output. The latter is the new industry standard balanced connection that helps cuts down on signal noise and distortion. A growing list of headphones from multiple brands use it.Either way you connect takes advantage of what iFi calls "S-balanced" headphone amp technology.Their dual-mono circuitry keeps the left and right audio channels separate for as long as possible to avoid cross-talk and distortion.A note about chargingThe hip-dac2 has a built-in rechargeable battery that offers 8 hours of music listening on a full charge, depending on how you use it. This amp runs completely on battery,and must be recharged via the USB-C port (a charging cable is included). You'll want to ensure it is charged up when you take it out and about.Product Highlights:• battery-powered portable USB DAC with built-in high-performance headphone amp• pocket-sized design with metal chassis• improves sound from your PC, digital music player, iPhone, and/or Android phone• USB-A and USB-C cable included• 16-core XMOS processor/microcontroller programmed by iFi's development team for optimized sound and perfect cooperation with digital-to-analog converter chipBuilt-in digital-to-analog converter:• Burr-Brown "True Native" digital-to-analog converter chip for high-quality sound• supported audio files: up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM; DSD 256 (11.2 MHz)• offers full decoding for MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) audio files• Type A USB input for connecting PC, smartphone, and other mobile devices• GMT (Global Master Timing) femto-precision clock and intelligent memory buffer to eliminate jitterS-balanced headphone amplifier:• two headphone outputs:o one 3.5mm stereo minijacko one balanced 4.4mm output• iFi's dual-mono circuitry helps reduce crosstalk between the left and right audio channels• output power: > 2.0V / 400mW @ 32 ohms (balanced); 280mW @ 32 ohms (unbalanced)• XBass sound control processing for boosting bass• PowerMatch switchable gain• manual power switch/volume control dial with 40dB-0dB attenuationGeneral info and specs:• USB-C charging cable included• rechargeable battery provides up to 8 hours of playback on a full charge• completely self-powered, cannot borrow power from your computer, phone, or playback device during use• color-coded LED indicator for incoming sample rate• includes selection of silicone grip pads• 2-7/8"W x 4-1/16" H x 5/8"D• weight: 0.28 lbs.Who We Are:Audio Exchange is Richmond's premier audio and video specialists, operating since 1978. We are a brick & mortar retail store located in Richmond, VA. We have been involved in carrying the best U.S. made (McIntosh, Rogue, Nordost & more) and hand-picked imported equipment (Sonus Faber, Focal, Clear Audio & more). Please see our ebay reviews from our previous customers. If you have any further questions, please feel free to call us directly.

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