iFi hip-dac 3 vs hip-dac 2 Review - Worth the upgrade?

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  • Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
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    The third generation of the iFi hip-dac is coming now in the new Titanium Shadow elegant finisch, two USB-C ports one for audio and the other for charging and a switch on the underside to activates iFi’s iEMatch technology, which is optimized for high-sensitivity headphones and earphones, making it especially beneficial for your in-ear monitors (IEMs).
    Inside, the device boasts circuit enhancements, including new metal film capacitors for a better frequency response, an updated version of iFi’s GMT circuitry, coupled with a new crystal oscillator, further reduces phase noise.
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  • @MadAudiofficial
    @MadAudiofficial  7 місяців тому +2

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  • @orangejam
    @orangejam 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for the review. I own Hip Dac 2, and didn't find any strong reason to switch to Hip Dac 3 =)) All these adjustments are so minor 😂

    • @orangejam
      @orangejam 2 місяці тому

      I use it with Sennheiser HD 660S2, and it's amazing ☺️

  • @starkid9736
    @starkid9736 7 місяців тому +2

    well made video thx 4 the graphs

  • @cyberbird8683
    @cyberbird8683 5 місяців тому +1

    Great review. Im thinking on buying this to use it with my sundara.

  • @user-df3pz2xt4c
    @user-df3pz2xt4c 4 місяці тому +3

    Best review! Thanks a lot! 👍

  • @vishnudas1656
    @vishnudas1656 7 місяців тому +1

    Great review man. is this good for Sundara. or should I get a desktop DAC

  • @st3llin416
    @st3llin416 7 місяців тому +2

    Would you recommend the Hip dac 3 over the EarMan colibrì? Great review btw!

  • @aceofspades6667
    @aceofspades6667 4 місяці тому

    I had the hip Dac 1 sold it and bought a go blu. Now have the hip Dac 3 on the way to compare. Does the HD3 have xspace as well or only x bass?

  • @MarcLie90
    @MarcLie90 5 місяців тому +1

    Just ordered for 235$ included tax and shipping. I hope it will suit my Fiio FT5 well. Many other cheaper alternatives. But so many good words about this one.

    • @MarcLie90
      @MarcLie90 5 місяців тому

      Btw, Can you tell me your opinion on the difference between the Go Bar and the Hip dac 3?

  • @port7475
    @port7475 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice review! Have you tired the hip dac 3 with Hifiman HE1000 stealth edition? If yes share your impression please. Thanks a lot!

    • @MadAudiofficial
      @MadAudiofficial  3 місяці тому

      Thx, not yet!

    • @port7475
      @port7475 3 місяці тому +1

      @@MadAudiofficial Thank you for your quick response! I will be the first to try:)

    • @MadAudiofficial
      @MadAudiofficial  3 місяці тому

      @@port7475 just let us know what you think!

  • @lionelfranklin4529
    @lionelfranklin4529 6 місяців тому +1

    Owned the hip dac 2, gave the to my brother. Bought the hip dac 3 now, is it a good match with the Beyerdynamic DT1990 Pro? Any other recommendations in same price class as 1990? Great review

    • @MadAudiofficial
      @MadAudiofficial  6 місяців тому +3

      Thx, off course I didn’t test all headphones with Hip Dac 3, you should ask yourself self this question, do i need a neutral amplifier for my headphones? If yes than the Hip Dac 3 is not for you, is not neutral but much more neutral compared to Hip Dac 2!

    • @lionelfranklin4529
      @lionelfranklin4529 6 місяців тому +2

      @@MadAudiofficial Thanks! I ordered one, let’s see!

  • @kjg_95
    @kjg_95 6 місяців тому

    Hi,
    Is the hip dac 3 a good match to my Aeon Noire? Can the hip dac drive it properly?

    • @MadAudiofficial
      @MadAudiofficial  6 місяців тому +1

      Please check Aeon Noire review on my channel!

  • @zajko3113
    @zajko3113 7 місяців тому +1

    I need advice I can either buy hd660s2 and buy this ifi hip dac 3 later or should I go with hd650 and buy this dac/amp now considering the fact that if I go with hd660s2 I gotta go without a dedicated dac/amp for a while.

    • @MadAudiofficial
      @MadAudiofficial  7 місяців тому

      I will go personally with HD650 plus Hip-Dac3, and when you are ready you can sell the HD650 and upgrade with a better headphones. This will give you time to Experiment first, have fun and appreciate more the HD660S2 later!

    • @zajko3113
      @zajko3113 7 місяців тому +1

      @@MadAudiofficial may I ask also can this hip dac 3 deliver enough power for hd650 from 3,5mm output?

    • @jonassegura
      @jonassegura 7 місяців тому

      @@zajko3113buy a 4.4 cable and use the balance output. The Hip Dac 3, will move the 650 with no problem

  • @sieoradan
    @sieoradan 7 місяців тому +2

    I'm about to make a tough decision. hipdac 3 or cayin ru7?

    • @MadAudiofficial
      @MadAudiofficial  7 місяців тому

      Never tested the ru7 but what i can tell you is that the EarMen Colibri review is coming in January, so maybe you can wait a little bit.Btw you can't go wrong with the Hip-Dac3, is simply extraordinary!

    • @sieoradan
      @sieoradan 7 місяців тому +1

      @@MadAudiofficial thank you, i think i will buy at hipdac 3

    • @MadAudiofficial
      @MadAudiofficial  7 місяців тому

      @@sieoradan you will love it!

  • @belphegor_dev
    @belphegor_dev 6 місяців тому

    Does this provide more power than the hip dac 2?

  • @lololololololol444
    @lololololololol444 7 місяців тому +1

    Is this strong enough for the Arya?

    • @MadAudiofficial
      @MadAudiofficial  7 місяців тому +1

      More than enough if you don't listen at crazy high volume!

    • @lololololololol444
      @lololololololol444 7 місяців тому

      What about VS the Fiio BTR 7 ?
      @@MadAudiofficial

    • @MadAudiofficial
      @MadAudiofficial  7 місяців тому

      @lololololololol444 Never tested unfortunatly, but looking specs the BTR is less powerful and have a smaller battery.

  • @TarekSheikV
    @TarekSheikV 7 місяців тому

    I own the Fiio K7 desktop dac amp, i'm looking for something smaller, is the HD3 just as powerful and a decent replacement?

    • @Entonioni
      @Entonioni 6 місяців тому

      Однозначно ДА, этот малыш прокачает все что можно