iFi Audio Hip-DAC 2 Gold Edition - Superior sonics now come in... gold!

[AMR / iFi audio]

The audio world’s favourite hip-flask…​

…now comes in GOLD!

Whatever you put in your hip-dac 2, RnB, pop, jazz or heavy metal, the limited gold edition is the one for you.
It is the same amazing portable, hi-res DAC/headphone amp as before with a new luxurious look and a performance tweak or two.

The hip-dac 2 gold edition benefits from a more extended treble and an upgraded power supply to bring you even more musical enjoyment. And, have we mentioned it yet? It’s gold!

Power and performance​

Replace the inferior DAC and amp circuitry in your smartphone, tablet, PC and Mac with the hip-dac 2 gold edition to vastly improve headphone sound both at home and on the go.

The hip-dac 2 gold edition offers state-of-the-art hi-res audio support – 24-bit/384kHz PCM, bit-perfect DSD and MQA.
It uses our powerful high-fidelity amp stage to drive all corded headphones and in-ear monitors with ease. The balanced circuit design delivers ultra-low signal distortion.

Superior sonics​

It boasts a high-quality rotary analogue volume control and PowerMatch setting matches the level of drive to the connected headphones.

XBass tailors bass response to suit your music and your headphones.

The hip-dac 2 gold edition has two headphone outputs: 4.4mm Pentaconn balanced and 3.5mm S-Balanced. The S-Balanced output cuts distortion by 50% with single-ended headphone connections. It has USB-A input for audio and separate USB-C input for charging.

The seamless aluminium enclosure of the hip-dac 2 gold edition slips easily into a bag or pocket. And, it’s GOLD!!!

 

[Gregadd]

Fill up the other pocket

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[Gregadd]

If I had photo shop, I am sure I could put this in her other pocket.

 

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[Gregadd]

Other than price and color aI am not sure what the difference is. Suffice it to say that it appears ito cures all the problems of the Hi ip- Dac, plus. i I would like to hear the DiabloX. While not as powerful the hip dac has a remarkable resemblance to the original Diablo.
More to come.

 

[Gregadd]

If you have an older computer, you may have a compatibility problem. My computer is old and I purchased it used. When I plugged it in, ( got a message saying the device was not recognized. Same problem with the Hip- Dac 1. No problem with new laptop. This is not a real problem for me, since I primarily use it as a mobile device.
Be careful. The unit is capable of ear spitting levels. Always turn to minimum and adjust after music begins to play.

 

[gleeds]

Love the gold. I saw a post recently that said Abbington Research (owned by iFi was reintroducing a cutting edge DAC. Does anyone have information on that?

 

[Gregadd]

I have not heard anything. It would be a good match for the Phantom.