Ifi Hip DAC 3 - An Improved Audio Flask?

Ifi has recently released it’s third generation of it’s cool flask-like amp, the Hip DAC. What improvements have they made over the generations, and where does it sit in the landscape now? Links to things mentioned in the video (affiliate): Hip DAC 3: https://amzn.to/3TYSmsf Moondrop Dawn Pro (apos): https://bit.ly/ayritaposdawnpro Lightning to USBC: https://amzn.to/3vrO5nb Fiio BTR7: https://bit.ly/ayritaposbtr7 Gen 1 Hip DAC vid: Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that. Head-Fi: https://www.head-fi.org/ HifiGuides: https://forum.hifiguides.com/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AVexchange/ Hifi-shark: https://www.hifishark.com/ US AudioMart: https://www.usaudiomart.com/ Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate): 7hz Saltones Zero: https://amzn.to/3VrQG8A Kiwi Ears Cadenza: https://amzn.to/3Z1LcnT Simgot EA500: https://amzn.to/3OMOqXB Fav IEM: Blessing 3: https://bit.ly/aposayritblessing3 Cheap Open-Gaming Headphone: AD700X: https://amzn.to/3b4ACUS Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: https://amzn.to/3numqem Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: https://amzn.to/3b6aUiP Quicksilver Headphone Amp: http://quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier/ JM Audio XTC Closed: https://www.jmaudioeditions.com/product-page/jm-audio-editions-x-t-c-closed-bio-wool-50mm-n52-magnet Gaming Headphone (wired): DT 900 Pro X: https://amzn.to/3Hkw1hj Gaming Headphone Wireless: Audeze Maxwell: https://amzn.to/3KCwrlr Budget Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: BTR7: https://bit.ly/ayritaposbtr7 Budget Dongle: Dawn Pro: Moondrop Dawn Pro (apos): https://bit.ly/ayritaposdawnpro Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Cayin RU6: bit.ly/ayritru6 Cheap Desktop DAC/Amp: Ifi Uno: https://amzn.to/3Ym0W30 Budget Friendly Clean/Linear DAC/Amp: Fiio K7: https://bit.ly/ayritk7apos Budget TWS: Soundcore Space A40: https://amzn.to/3KRAknx Hifiman Ananda Nano: https://bit.ly/ayritaposanandanano Hifiman Arya Organic: https://bit.ly/ayritaposaryaorg Main Home Theater / Hifi Stereo Setup: Soncoz SGD1: https://amzn.to/3DnaHpQ FOSI A100: https://bit.ly/aliexpressfosihda1 Jamo S809: https://amzn.to/3jfJgY8 Bedroom Home Theater / Hifi Stereo Setup: Aiyma A07: https://amzn.to/3YocZ0f Topping E30: https://amzn.to/3kPXcsm Elac Speakers: https://amzn.to/3HEpkHN Cables: Hart Audio Cables: https://hartaudiocables.com/ Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: https://amzn.to/3pB2Oa7 Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: https://amzn.to/3vEdwxO 4.4 to XLR Balanced Cable: https://amzn.to/3UxF83G 3.5 to RCA Cable: https://amzn.to/3S0x7CF Recording Gear: Panasonic G85: https://amzn.to/3AB3Cjr Panasonic 14mm: https://amzn.to/3KG2gZ9 Maono XLR: https://amzn.to/3Tt2IOF Behringer UM2: https://amzn.to/3CO65d2 iPhone 14 Pro (overhead): https://amzn.to/3OQFiCh #ifi #hip #dac