![]() It replaces the inferior DAC and amp circuitry in smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs to vastly improve headphone sound. Other than these changes, the hip-dac 2 retains all the features that made the original such a popular portable USB DAC/headphone amp – further details below.īoldly dressed in racy Sunset Orange, the go-anywhere hip-dac 2 is designed to slip discretely into a pocket or bag. This results in even lower jitter performance, contributing to purer, crisper sound. There are other circuit improvements too, including a new version of iFi’s GMT (Global Master Timing) circuitry, featuring a new crystal clock. This makes the hip-dac 2 an excellent device for anyone who subscribes to Tidal’s Masters tier, which uses the MQA codec for hi-res streaming. This means that the complete ‘three unfold’ decoding process is performed internally, as opposed to just the final unfold in the manner of an MQA ‘renderer’ – which accounts for the vast majority of MQA-supporting DAC/headphone amps anywhere near the hip-dac 2’s price point, including the original hip-dac. This new chip’s enhanced processing power improves overall performance, as well enabling the This chip was initially introduced to iFi’s latest DACs at higher price points, such as the NEO and Diablo models, and is now trickling down to iFi’s entry-level devices, including the hip-dac 2. The 8-core XMOS chip, which processes the data received over USB, has been replaced by a new-generation 16-core XMOS processor, delivering double the clock speed and four times the memory. Under the hood, a collection of carefully considered and painstakingly implemented circuit changes elevate the hip-dac 2’s performance to an even higher level. The new model’s obvious distinguishing feature is the Sunset Orange anodised finish applied to its aluminium enclosure, replacing the original’s Petrol Blue. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the hip-dac 2! Now, some 21 months after the original hip-dac launched, iFi has updated its design with internal enhancements and a brand-new colour. Southport, England – The hip-dac is one of iFi’s most popular USB DAC/headphone amps, beloved for its affordable price, extensive hi-res specification, distinctive design reminiscent of a hip flask and fittingly intoxicating sound. With a sound as flavoursome and richly detailed as a delicious single malt Scotch, the hip-dac2 portable USB DAC/headphone amp delivers the perfect pick-me-up for any music lover on-the-go In case it is a limitation of the McIntosh, looking at the Auralic Aries line.The following press release is courtesy of iFi: iFi hip-dac 2: just the tonic for headphone fans Now I am using the normal non Exclusive Mode, sound is OK, but would like to be able to listen to bitperfect. I tried to follow this, but am I correct that the roonspeaker control what I have seen here, will eventually be able do do the same?Īny thoughts, just be patient or am I doing something stupid? ![]() McIntosh has a pdf document in which they explain how to set up the connection with jriver for bitperfect playback. Before I was using foobar2000 on the same laptop without issues (although I cannot confirm bitperfect playback from foobar2000, since I do not know how to check this). I think I have tried everything, but it seems like the McIntosh does not accept a bitperfect stream from roon. As soon as I engage Exclusive Mode, the sound starts skipping like a dirty record or even worse roon just skips all songs and does nothing. I am using a laptop as client, connect via USB to the built in DAC of my McIntosh MA7900. Also found a lot of answers already in this community, but one thing I cannot get going is bit perfect streaming. Of course as with every new software, I am still finding my way. Roon seems to be what my metadata hungry mind needed… ![]() Decided to give myself a nice birthday present and splashed out on the lifetime roon access.
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