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This £90 asking price is a fair deal, sitting comfortably between the 25th percentile (£62) and the median (£77) of recent GBP sold listings, though it is slightly above the median. It is well below the 75th percentile (£106), meaning you are not overpaying for a standard used unit, and it represents solid value compared to the current new retail price of roughly £149–£189.
The iFi Hip-dac 2 is a highly regarded portable DAC/amp that excels with its Burr-Brown chipset, capable of full MQA decoding (unlike the original) and supporting PCM384 and DSD256. Its extruded aluminum body, analog volume knob, and 4.4mm balanced output offer premium build and performance in a pocketable form, with an 8–12 hour battery life making it a top sub-£200 choice. At £90, this is a worthbuying opportunity for a well-loved, feature-rich device that delivers genuine high-res audio without the bulk of desktop gear.
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iFi Audio is a British hi-fi technology company founded in 2012 by Abbingdon Music Research (AMR), a prestigious manufacturer of high-end electronics based in Southport, England. The venture was conceived as a way to democratize advanced AMR engineering by applying proprietary technologies developed for premium home audio to portable, more affordable devices. This strategic pivot proved remarkably successful, establishing iFi as a bridge between audiophile-grade sound quality and accessible pricing.
The brand specializes in portable and desktop audio components, with a product portfolio exceeding 50 devices spanning DACs, headphone amplifiers, Bluetooth streamers, music players, power conditioners, and cables. Flagship products include the iDSD Micro, Hip DAC, xDSD, and xCAN amplifier, all engineered to deliver high-resolution audio support and studio-quality fidelity in compact form factors. iFi has also gained recognition for innovation in wireless audio, notably with their GO Pods earphones featuring xMEMS technology and their Bluetooth-enabled DAC/amp solutions.
iFi occupies a distinctive mid-to-premium market position, offering audiophile-caliber performance at entry-level to mid-tier pricing. The company sources components globally from Germany, Japan, and the USA, and employs proprietary technologies such as PureWave balanced circuitry to minimize noise and distortion. Rather than competing in the ultra-luxury segment, iFi targets discerning listeners who demand measurable sonic improvement without premium price tags, making it a trusted choice for both portable and desktop audio enthusiasts.
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