[iFi audio]

Shame you dont do a bundle with the E4000 or E5000's, that way you can unleash the full power of the hip dac's Balanced output.

Maybe next time

 

[utdeep]

Why UK only! You don't want my money?

 

[iFi audio]

Why UK only! You don't want my money?

Sadly we couldn't make this promo outside of UK, but we'll do our best to expand it in the future!

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

Today, we're looking back and feeling proud of the awards our hip-dac has won since launching last year! Here is just a sample. Music on the go has never sounded so good.

Discover the hip-dac: https://ifi-audio.com/products/hip-dac/​

 

[iFi audio]

Whoa, it's been a year already! Time goes by so fast!

 

[tonymcross]

Hello!
Could anyone decribe me the sound difference (lows, mids, highs, soundtage and so on) between 3.5 single and 3.5 balance?
I've got custom cable for my earphones (6-driver balance armature) with 3.5 single and had some thoughts aboout changing jack to 3.5 balance. If it really improves sound qualityt, I'll do it.

P.S. Why not 4.4 balance? Because I read a lot about hiss with high sensitivity earphones from this balance end.

 

[iFi audio]

P.S. Why not 4.4 balance? Because I read a lot about hiss with high sensitivity earphones from this balance end.

If a socket/connector is OK, there's no difference in hissing between 3.5mm TRRS and 4.4mm

 

[tonymcross]

Really? I heard another opinion from owner.
And what about difference between 3.5 TRRS and 4.4? Are they give the same sound quality?

 

[iFi audio]

And what about difference between 3.5 TRRS and 4.4? Are they give the same sound quality?

Both rely on the same balanced circuit so the only difference (marginal, if any) are sockets

 

[ckvp]

Can anyone explain the GTO filter to me in layman's terms?

I've read the note at https://ifi-audio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/iFi-audio-Tech-Note-GTO-filter-FINAL.pdf, but can't make sense of it.

Also, I primarily use my hip-dac through a Samsung device that has an option for in Sound quality and effects for "UHQ upscaler" do I want to leave this off or turn it on?

 

[ckvp]

Do you happen to have B2 Dusk or B2 on hand to test the Pairing? I'm interested.

I'll be able to give you some notes on B2 Dusk in a few weeks! I'm by no means an expert, though.

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

"The iFi hip-dac, is simply put, the best-looking portable DAC we’ve ever seen... We were impressed by just how much of a difference the hip-dac made to the sound of our headphones; even when using some of the best headphones we’ve ever tested" - @techradar

Read the full review here: https://www.techradar.com/uk/reviews/ifi-hip-dac

 

[iFi audio]

Can anyone explain the GTO filter to me in layman's terms?

I've read the note at https://ifi-audio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/iFi-audio-Tech-Note-GTO-filter-FINAL.pdf, but can't make sense of it.

Also, I primarily use my hip-dac through a Samsung device that has an option for in Sound quality and effects for "UHQ upscaler" do I want to leave this off or turn it on?

In short, it's a low tap filter with very short post-ringing and its ultrasonic noise masked via our own hearing’s ringing envelope. Speaking audiophile terms, it makes music more 'organic' and less digital, which a lot of people actually enjoy

 

[JES]

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Also, I primarily use my hip-dac through a Samsung device that has an option for in Sound quality and effects for "UHQ upscaler" do I want to leave this off or turn it on?

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.

 

[dharmasteve]

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.