HiFime UDA38Pro Review: Ranked #42 of 43

Last updated: October 11, 2026

The HiFime UDA38Pro ranks #42 out of 43 total DAC and Headphone Amp Combos for sound quality. See all Headphone Amps and DACs rankings for every top pick.

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#42 HiFime UDA38Pro: $249.00 HiFime eBay

Pros: It combines a DAC and headphone amp with USB and optical inputs and an RCA line output in a small 220 g box. HiFime rates it at 125 mW into 30 ohms with its external 9 V supply, which drives most headphones.

Cons: Audio Science Review measured a SINAD of only 70 dB, a real audible weakness that can show up as noise or distortion. Power drops to 70 mW on USB power alone, there is only a 3.5 mm output with no balanced option, and the Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital rates higher and measured far cleaner.

Balanced OutputNo
DAC ChipES9038PRO
Device TypeDAC and headphone amp
Dimensions3.9” x 3.1” x 1.2” (100 x 80 x 30 mm) (as listed, axis order unstated)
Headphone Outputs3.5 mm
InputsUSB-B, optical
Output Power (32 ohms)125 mW into 30 ohms (manufacturer rated, external 9 V supply; 70 mW on USB power)
OutputsRCA
SINAD70 dB (measured by Audio Science Review)
Volume ControlDigital (58 steps)
Weight0.5 lbs (220 g)

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