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product_id: 362992613
title: "hip-dac2 - Portable Balanced DAC Headphone Amplifier for Android, iPhone with USB Input Only/Outputs: 3.5mm Unbalanced / 4.4mm Balanced – MQA Decoder"
brand: "ifi"
price: "$1472057"
currency: COP
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/362992613-hip-dac2-portable-balanced-dac-headphone-amplifier-for-android-iphone
store_origin: CO
region: Colombia
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# 400 mW max power output 6-8 hrs battery life Balanced 4.4mm & 3.5mm outputs hip-dac2 - Portable Balanced DAC Headphone Amplifier for Android, iPhone with USB Input Only/Outputs: 3.5mm Unbalanced / 4.4mm Balanced – MQA Decoder

**Brand:** ifi
**Price:** $1472057
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate every beat, anywhere you go.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** hip-dac2 - Portable Balanced DAC Headphone Amplifier for Android, iPhone with USB Input Only/Outputs: 3.5mm Unbalanced / 4.4mm Balanced – MQA Decoder by ifi
- **How much does it cost?** $1472057 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- ifi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ifi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-Day Listening:** Up to 8 hours of battery life keeps your soundtrack alive from morning meetings to evening unwind.
- • **Pocket-Ready Power:** Slim, lightweight aluminum design fits your on-the-go lifestyle effortlessly.
- • **Versatile Connectivity:** Seamlessly connects to Android, iPhone, tablets, and computers via USB input.
- • **Amplify Your Experience:** 400 mW amplifier drives both in-ear monitors and over-ear headphones with ease.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Clarity:** Native DAC with full MQA decoding delivers studio-quality sound from any source.

## Overview

The iFi hip-dac2 is a portable, aluminum-bodied balanced DAC headphone amplifier featuring a powerful 400 mW output, 6-8 hours of battery life, and versatile USB input with balanced 4.4mm and 3.5mm outputs. It supports high-resolution audio formats including full MQA decoding, making it the perfect companion for audiophiles seeking premium sound on the move.

## Description

hip-dac2 - Portable Balanced DAC Headphone Amplifier for Android, iPhone with USB Input Only/Outputs: 3.5mm Unbalanced / 4.4mm Balanced – MQA Decoder

## Features

- ✅PORTABLE DESIGN - Your music will never stop with 6-8 hrs of battery life (depending on use) and a slim, lightweight design perfect for carrying in your pocket wherever life takes you.
- ✅HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO - From Spotify to Tidal MQA to MP3 and beyond, play any high res audio format with native digital to analog conversion so you can listen to any song the way the original recording was intended
- ✅POWERFUL AMPLIFIER - Suited to your style, listen to in ear monitors or drive over the ear headphones with 400 mW max power output from the on-board amplifier
- ✅EASY CONNECTIVITY – Connects directly to your smartphone with the USB Input, and works with balanced 4.4mm or S-Bal 3.5mm headphone plugs for ultimate convenience and versatility
- ✅UPGRADED - The hip-dac2 has been upgraded to give you an even more pleasurable portable audio experience, it now is a full MQA decoder and has an upgraded GMT Clock.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Outer Material | Aluminum |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Item Weight | 135 Grams |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 135 Grams |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 4"L x 2.7"W |
| Battery Weight | 0.06 Pounds |
| Color | Orange |
| Includes Rechargeable Battery | Yes |
| Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Polymer |
| Battery Description | Lithium-Polymer |
| Output Wattage | 0.4 Watts |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphones, Tablets, Computers |
| Control Type | Button Control |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Special Features | Android Phone Control, Lightweight, Volume-Control, Universal Phone Control, iOS Phone Control |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** iFi
- **Mounting Type:** Portable,Usb
- **Number of Pins:** 6
- **Interface Type:** USB
- **Number of Channels:** 2

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: To connect to my macbook's usb-c port, would i need to purchase a male-to-male cord? photo looks like a male usb-c to female usb-a is included.**
A: That male usb-c  to female usb-a in the package is enough to connect to Macbook. I can connect to my macbook pro without any issue for spotify, tidal.

**Q: Is this worth it over the fiio q3?**
A: The Hip Dac 2 has many improvements over the original Hip Dac and the FIIO, the most significant is full MQA decoding. You will see the biggest improvement over the Q3 if you are streaming using Tidal Masters.

**Q: Does it work with 250 ohm headphoe**
A: Impedance is not the only factor that matters. You also have to look at the sensitivity of the headphone. But Yes. generally it should work without any problem as this device is meant to be used with 300 Ohms DD headphones like HD600/800S

**Q: Is this item returnable?**
A: yes

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*Product available on Desertcart Colombia*
*Store origin: CO*
*Last updated: 2026-01-25*