iFi Audio hip-dac 2 Portable Balanced DAC Headphone Amplifier with USB Input

The portable, hi-res DAC/headphone amp looks ultra cool in it's new vibrant Sunset Orange. Not only has the hip-dac2's super sleek aluminum case had an update, but its insides have also been enhanced. The new 16-core XMOS chip, which processes data over USB, delivers double the clock speed and four times the memory. This improves overall performance and adds full MQA decoding to the hip-dac2‘s skill set. There also a upgraded crystal clock which contributes to purer, crisper sound. So, whether you are working in your fav coffee shop or chilling on your daily commute, sunrise or sunset, you’ll definitely want to take the hip-dac2 with you wherever you go. FEATURES full MQA decoder Upgraded GMT clock Powerful 16-core XMOS chip processes data over USB Handles up to PCM 384kHz and DSD256 4.4mm Pentaconn balanced analogue output 3.5mm S-Balanced analogue outputs cuts distortion by 50% with singleended headphones TECHNICAL SPECS Format Supported DSD: DSD256/128/64, Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD PCM: 384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz DXD: 384/352.8kHz MQA: 384/352.8kHz Digital Input: USB 3.0 Type 'A' (USB2.0 compatible) Headphone Outputs Balanced: 4.4mm S-balanced (S-E): 3.5mm Power Output Balanced: 400mW@32Ω; 6.3V@600Ω S-Balanced: (S-E) 280mW@32Ω; 3.2V@600Ω Battery: Lithium-polymer 2200mAh (Approx. 8 hours) Power: (max) <2W idle, 4W max Dimensions: 102 x 70 x 14mm, 4.0" x 2.8" x 0.6" Net weight: 125g, 0.28lbs