[iFi audio]

Works great, sounds great! I have the problem that when connected to my iPhone the sound randomly stops. Soms after 1 minute, soms after 2 hours. Sometimes only once and sometimes 5 times in 10 minutes. Power off and on resolves the problem (temporarily).
I have exactly the same problem with my Fiio Q3 MQA. That’s the reason I bought the hip dac 3… So problem must be my iPhone 14 Pro Max but Apple is giving me a hard time I restored my iPhone and set it up as a new device with Apple music as the only app. Still same problem. Took me half a hour to explain the helpdesk what a DAC is and why I need one…
And then keep wining if the devices have the label “made for iPhone” printed on the box. If I say no they probably will state that the device is incompatible

It might be a long shot on my end (I use my devices with the Apple adapter) I have an iPhone 11 and have no issues with my devices.

I would also reach out to support and report this issue as they may have a quick answer, and others will benefit from it being reported, especially if it becomes a larger issue.

I am sorry for your issue, here is where you can report it...

https://support.ifi-audio.com/

And also the adapter I use...

https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Li...8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

Cheers!!

 

[passie42]

Hi,
You use the lightning to hdmi adapter to connect your hip-dac 3?

 

[iFi audio]

Hi,
You use the lightning to hdmi adapter to connect your hip-dac 3?

LOL, my bad had the wrong page up!

This one...

https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Li...-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Apologies

Cheers!!

 

[passie42]

LOL, my bad had the wrong page up!

This one...

https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Lightning-Charging-Portable-Compatible/dp/B0CFJRFHKW/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2OWR8YMIW79LQ&keywords=apple+camera+adapter+lightning&qid=1702927940&sprefix=Apple+camera,aps,600&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Apologies

Cheers!!

Aahh ok…
So you use the adapter and connect it to the hip-dac 3 with a usb-a to usb-c cable?
Why not with the supplied usb-c to lightning cable?

 

[iFi audio]

Aahh ok…
So you use the adapter and connect it to the hip-dac 3 with a usb-a to usb-c cable?
Why not with the supplied usb-c to lightning cable?

If I wasn't clear I don't have the hip-Dac 3 specifically, but I have found over the years that this has given me fewer issues with whatever I connect.

Folks way more knowledgeable than I can probably chime in but I have heard of Power issues, things like of that nature that have caused issues, usually solved by this adapter so I have sort of just always used it.

I would still report it as it may even be a cable issue. Just sharing my usage cases.

Cheers!!

 

[passie42]

If I wasn't clear I don't have the hip-Dac 3 specifically, but I have found over the years that this has given me fewer issues with whatever I connect.

Folks way more knowledgeable than I can probably chime in but I have heard of Power issues, things like of that nature that have caused issues, usually solved by this adapter so I have sort of just always used it.

I would still report it as it may even be a cable issue. Just sharing my usage cases.

Cheers!!

I reported it.
There is a possibility that with the camera adaptor there is no problem. The adaptor costs 15,- euro. With the adaptor it will be bulkier but if it helps why not. It is worth the try..’thanks.

 

[Rattle]

Thank you! Could you by chance list some headphones you have used so other readers would know?

Thanks in advance!

Cheers!!

I initially bought it to power some S12pro IEMs which is a very nice combo. Using UAPP and my s20 5g playing lossless files. However once I tried my HD650/HD600/JAR650 I was pleasantly surprised even out the SE. Out the 4.4 it's even better, I don't use any gain or iem match setting. Real good with 300 ohm Senns ! Still need to try focal elex and ZmF Atticus.

 

[iFi audio]

I reported it.
There is a possibility that with the camera adaptor there is no problem. The adaptor costs 15,- euro. With the adaptor it will be bulkier but if it helps why not. It is worth the try..’thanks.

Yes, that is a disadvantage in its, size. I would wait until support gets with you about it. But as a long-time Apple user, it can solve some issues.

Let us know how you make out.

Cheers!!

 

[marekm]

iPhone XR and now iPhone 13 - no problems with Hip Dac1 or 2. Always using iFi supplied cable.

Before the weekend I should have Hip Dac3. I plan to use USB-C to lightning cable (iFi or third party).

I will report, if I come across any issues.

 

[passie42]

With iPhone 12 Pro Max no problems with Fiio Q11 and Q3 MQA.
With iPhone 14 Pro Max problems wit Fiio Q3 MQA and hip-dac 3.
English is not my native language, it’s hard to express myself, something happens when the sound stops but I don’t know how to write it down. I need someone who is about 50 years old because young people probably don’t know what I mean
When the sound stops I hear some “noise”/sound.
When back in the 90’s most phones were not shielded. When you lay your phone next to a radio and someone calls you than a second before the phone rings you hear some noise in the sound of the radio.
Does this make sense to anyone?

 

[passie42]

iPhone XR and now iPhone 13 - no problems with Hip Dac1 or 2. Always using iFi supplied cable.

Before the weekend I should have Hip Dac3. I plan to use USB-C to USB-C cable (iFi or third party).

I will report, if I come across any issues.

You will use your hip-dac 3 with your iPhone?
Although not advertised the hip dac 3 comes with a usb-c to lightning cable.

 

[marekm]

My mistake. Corrected now.

Yes USB-C to lightning cable. I have a bunch of them, so I will use the one I like best.

Coming February, I am switching to iPhone 15. From then on, it will be USB-C to USB-C

 

[iFi audio]

With iPhone 12 Pro Max no problems with Fiio Q11 and Q3 MQA.
With iPhone 14 Pro Max problems wit Fiio Q3 MQA and hip-dac 3.
English is not my native language, it’s hard to express myself, something happens when the sound stops but I don’t know how to write it down. I need someone who is about 50 years old because young people probably don’t know what I mean
When the sound stops I hear some “noise”/sound.
When back in the 90’s most phones were not shielded. When you lay your phone next to a radio and someone calls you than a second before the phone rings you hear some noise in the sound of the radio.
Does this make sense to anyone?

Makes complete sense to me, I know what you mean!

Back in the day and even now if I was recording anything in my home studio "No Phones Allowed" Anything can interfere with anything at any given time!

Good luck!

Cheers!!

 

[HighAlt]

Mine works great with iPhone 15 pro max and a USB-C to USB-C cable. No dropouts, power-offs, or other issues. I use it with Senn HD 660s2.

 

[iFi audio]

Great big Thank you to Mad Audio for sharing his thoughts on the hip-Dac 3...



Cheers!!