[ljnew]

On hip dac it is recommended that you turn it off while using iems. It is written also in the manual. You should try it maybe it will help a little.

Off, it doesn't have enough power for me. It shouldn't affect it either way. On signature it doesn't matter.

 

[kemba1291]

I have a query.
If I want to replicate the xBass boost using a separate parametric eq, what values should I put?
Asking because the connector for my hip dac is loose when using with mobile only(laptop is fine) and I really like the bass boost. Would love to get similar effect using parametric eq on my android.

Can someone help me with the frequencies and values for xBass?

 

[damianryan]

Does anybody have a link for the stretchy silicone webbing thing i’ve seen being used to hold Hip dac to a phone?
I’ve tried a few searches and come up with nothing.......

 

[Laps]

Does anybody have a link for the stretchy silicone webbing thing i’ve seen being used to hold Hip dac to a phone?
I’ve tried a few searches and come up with nothing.......

Do a search for "FiiO silicone bands" and you should find several options, including eBay and Amazon. Also, might be listed as "Three PCS Silicone Rubber Band for iPhone" on Amazon

 

[damianryan]

Thanks for that but i've tried that search and it does bring up bands, what I’m looking for is a silicone net thing that you pull round the four corners of the phones screen so it doesn’t obscure the screen. It is a thing, i’ve seen somebody using it with their Hip Dac, looks like a great solution.

 

[bujinkan]

Until yesterday I was using my hip dac 2 on my iphone with no problems ...today sound comes out of the iphone only ...it doesn't work
I use this cable

 

[iFi audio]

Until yesterday I was using my hip dac 2 on my iphone with no problems ...today sound comes out of the iphone only ...it doesn't work
I use this cable

Have you tried a different cable?

 

[WatchWinder]

I have just received my Hip dac 2, and cannot get it too work with the included USB A to USB C cable on my IPad Pro (no I am not trying to use the charge cable) It does work however with the official Apple cable. Do I have a faulty cable? Do I need to return the whole dac or can iFi just send me a replacement cable?

Thanks

 

[Rowan94]

I have just received my Hip dac 2, and cannot get it too work with the included USB A to USB C cable on my IPad Pro (no I am not trying to use the charge cable) It does work however with the official Apple cable. Do I have a faulty cable? Do I need to return the whole dac or can iFi just send me a replacement cable?

Thanks

Please can you open up a ticket with our support team, they can assist you with this https://support.ifi-audio.com/

 

[GBCabral]

I know this device doesn't have a line out, but has anyone tested it as a preamp anyway? How were the results? I'm interested in it for the sound of the dac chip and the xbass function.

 

[iFi audio]

I know this device doesn't have a line out, but has anyone tested it as a preamp anyway?

That's an interesting question. I haven't yet seen anyone using hip-dac 2 as DAC/pre for a separate power amp, but I'd gladly read about how that goes

 

[GBCabral]

That's an interesting question. I haven't yet seen anyone using hip-dac 2 as DAC/pre for a separate power amp, but I'd gladly read about how that goes

I saw a YouTube channel in Spanish addressing this, using the Hip Dac as a preamp for Edifier speakers, but honestly I found the video inconclusive in the result. It would be interesting to know if connecting the 3.5mm or 4.4mm output of the Ifi to a line output on an external amplifier would produce distortion or noise.

 

[iFi audio]

I saw a YouTube channel in Spanish addressing this, using the Hip Dac as a preamp for Edifier speakers, but honestly I found the video inconclusive in the result. It would be interesting to know if connecting the 3.5mm or 4.4mm output of the Ifi to a line output on an external amplifier would produce distortion or noise.

Technically you can use hip-dac 2's headphone out to regulate volume of a different product, but that way its amplifier stage would be in use, which is not perfect. The more I think about it, the more I see ZEN DAC V2 as a product that would suit your needs better. It has a proper line out and its volume control can be bypassed. Hope this helps, thanks!

 

[iFi audio]

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[ljnew]

Did you register your original hip-dac or hip-dac 2 with us when you bought it and said that we could contacting you about exciting iFi stuff? If so, keep an eye on your email for an exclusive hip-dac2 offer.

Any plans for a new portable dac/amp to replace signature and the red one?