{"product_id":"ifi-audio-hip-dac-3-portable-balanced-dac-amp-for-music-streaming-services-black-edition","title":"iFi Audio Hip-Dac 3 - Portable Balanced DAC\/AMP For Music Streaming Services - Black Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003eiFi Audio Hip DAC 3 Portable DAC and Headphone Amp\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlock true high-fidelity sound on the go with the iFi Audio Hip DAC 3 — the third-generation portable DAC and amplifier engineered for audiophiles who demand clarity, power, and precision from any device. Featuring a powerful Burr Brown DAC chipset, the Hip DAC 3 delivers Bit-Perfect True Native playback of all major formats, including PCM384, DXD384, and DSD256. Whether you're using high-end IEMs or demanding over-ear headphones, this sleek gold-anodized aluminum device enhances sound detail, bass depth, and dynamic range — thanks to iFi's exclusive \u003cstrong\u003eXBass\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eiEMatch\u003c\/strong\u003e technologies. 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