Slip This in Your Pocket: Sleek iFi hip-dac 2 Gold Edition DAC/Headphone Amplifier Improves Sound from Laptops, Computers, and Smart Devices

Expressly made to improve the sound you hear from your laptop, computer, and smart devices, the iFi hip-dac 2 Gold Edition DAC/headphone amplifier delivers high-proof performance that belies its compact size. This visually distinct component invites you to experience engaging sonics at home and on the go, and supports 24-bit/384kHz PCM, bit-perfect DSD256, and MQA. Its accessible price adds to the appeal. Ditto its rotary analog volume control, PowerMatch settings for seamless compatibility with ‘phones, and customizable XBass response. 

Complete with a balanced circuit design to minimize distortion and a high-fi amp stage that drives most corded headphones and in-ear monitors with ease, hip-dac 2 Gold Edition boasts two headphone outputs — a 4.4mm Pentaconn balanced and 3.5mm S-balanced type. A USB-A input and separate USB-C input cover the audio and charging bases. The lithium-polymer battery means you can go up to eight hours on a single charge, and the 4.0 x 2.8 x 0.6-inch dimensions allow you to slip hip-dac 2 Gold Edition in practically any pocket.