[iFi audio]

Firstly kudos to iFi for the hip-dac, it is an excellent amp/dac and is one of the best upgrades possible for a mobile phone or even a DAP. I've tried the three latest firmware's now. There is 5.2b 'limoncello, 5.3 standard and 5.3c GTO. Between 5.2b and 5.3 there isn't a lot of difference, perhaps 5.2b is a little cleaner and 5.3 a little more 80's, 90's retro....but it's a tiny difference and both sound fantastic. The 5.3c GTO has less ringing and delay so is 'cleaner' but to me sounds more digital and is not for me......it's too sharp. The 5.2b and 5.3 sound organic. Some though who want a crisper, cleaner sound, will like the 5.3c GTO a lot. The hip-dac is quite different to the FiiO sound and for someone like me who had 80's and 90's hi-fi, the hip-dac is a sound I am used to and like a lot. I've bought a lot of IEM's and headphones in my time, but the hip-dac is a real, and maybe better, upgrade for all my IEM's and can drive all with plenty of juice to spare.....plus it looks beautiful.

Thanks a lot for your feedback and I'm happy to read that you like our hip-dac!

As for the GTO, it's up to one's individual taste. I personally like it a lot, but it's all OK if you don't

 

[eykxas]

It's sad... I have an earlier version of hip-dac, so I can't upgrade to the newer 7.0 firmware... (I have the old Xmos, 8U6C5 and not the newer XU216)...

You think that improvements of the 7.0 firmware can be backported to the 5.3 firmware ?

 

[iFi audio]

You think that improvements of the 7.0 firmware can be backported to the 5.3 firmware ?

7.0 firmware isn't an improvement over 5.3/5.3c. They're the same but meant for products with different serial numbers as specified at our site. If I were you I wouldn't worry

 

[eykxas]

Okay thanks.

 

[iFi audio]

Okay thanks.

Sure, anytime!

 

[ckvp]

On my Galaxy S10, I have UHQ upscaler to OFF. Atmos and Concert Hall are off as well. I use a flat (normal) EQ, and the third party-app Wavelet's custom profile for my Audeze LCD-2 Classics. Sounds nice.

I can't use Wavelet with my iFi hip-dac, the music becomes a jittery/stuttery mess. Even with UHQ upscaler off/UHQ upscale bit upscale only and Atmos off. Maybe my Samsung A50 isn't powerful enough?

 

[JES]

I can't use Wavelet with my iFi hip-dac, the music becomes a jittery/stuttery mess. Even with UHQ upscaler off/UHQ upscale bit upscale only and Atmos off. Maybe my Samsung A50 isn't powerful enough?

Not sure. You could email the developer maybe? thomasdewitt@outlook.com

 

[JES]

I can't use Wavelet with my iFi hip-dac, the music becomes a jittery/stuttery mess. Even with UHQ upscaler off/UHQ upscale bit upscale only and Atmos off. Maybe my Samsung A50 isn't powerful enough?

Also, did you try legacy mode?

 

[ckvp]

Yep, legacy mode, reduce clipping, etc. I will probably reach out to him!

 

[iFi audio]

Yep, legacy mode, reduce clipping, etc. I will probably reach out to him!

That's what I would do as well. hip-dac works with what is sent to it.

 

[ckvp]

Also, did you try legacy mode?

I'm pretty sure it was an issue with battery optimization! I've figured it out now. I thought I had followed the instructions on dontkillmyapp.com, but it must have reset itself to be optimized.

 

[JES]

I'm pretty sure it was an issue with battery optimization! I've figured it out now. I thought I had followed the instructions on dontkillmyapp.com, but it must have reset itself to be optimized.

Nice ... I'll keep that in mind for myself for the future

 

[iFi audio]

I'm pretty sure it was an issue with battery optimization! I've figured it out now. I thought I had followed the instructions on dontkillmyapp.com, but it must have reset itself to be optimized.

I'm glad to read that you've managed to sort this on your own

 

[NinjaGirayaZ]

Has anyone compared hip dac to mojo in terms of details, layers, image and sound stage?

 

[iFi audio]

Has anyone compared hip dac to mojo in terms of details, layers, image and sound stage?

Although I don't know the answer, IIRC I saw some comparisons in Mojo's thread, so it would be good to ask there too, I think.