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iFi Audio Zen DAC HiFi Desktop Digital Analog Converter with USB 3.0 Input
Designed for home use – on a desk, perhaps, or in the living room – the ZEN DAC connects to PCs and Macs, or smart devices such as tablets of phones, via USB. Its hi-res digital-to-analogue conversation technology processes all forms of digital audio to a super-high standard, while the integrated analogue headphone amplifier delivers superb sound with all headphone types, from in-ear monitors to larger on- and over-ear deigns.
Features:
- UPGRADE YOUR SYSTEM - With this state of the art compact Digital Analogue Converter for home audio, office, or desktop use, you will hear a difference and clarity in your audio system whether you use speakers or headphones
- EASY CONNECTIVITY - Connect via USB3.0 (USB2.0 compatible) input from your USB source such as a computer or Digital Audio Player (DAP). Output to headphones, active speakers, or amplifier with 6.3mm Unbalanced / 4.4mm Balanced / RCA connections
- TECH PACKED - With technology like: Variable analogue volume control, PowerMatch adjustment for iEMs/On & Over Ears, and TrueBass to add bass to iEMs, you can listen to your music with smoother, cleaner, playback
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Technical Specification
- Input: USB3.0 B Socket (USB2.0 compatible)
- Formats: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192/384kHz PCM 2.8/3.1/5.6/6.2/11.2/12.4MHz DSD 353/384KHz DXD
- DAC: Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown
Line Section
- Output:
- Audio RCA (UnBAL) — 2.1V fixed
- 1V / 3.3V max. (variable)
- 4.4mm Pentaconn (BAL) — 4.2V fixed
- 2V / 6.2V max. (variable)
- Zout:
- <= 100 Ohm (UnBAL)
- <= 200 Ohm (BAL)
- SNR: < -116dB(A) @ 0dBFS (UnBAL/BAL)
- DNR: > 116dB(A) @ -60dBFS (UnBAL/BAL)
- THD+N: < 0.0015% @ 0dBFS (UnBAL/BAL)
Headphone Section
- Output:
- 6.3mm (UnBAL) — 1V / 3.3V max.
- 12 Ohm - 300 Ohm Headphone
- 4.4mm Pentaconn (BAL) — 2V / 6.2V max.
- 12 Ohm - 600 Ohm Headphone
- Output Power:
- UnBAL > 280mW @ 32R, > 36mW @ 300R
- BAL > 380mW @ 50R, > 70mW @ 600R
- Output Impedance: < 1 Ω (UnBAL/BAL)
- THD & N: < 0.005% (125mW @ 32R)
- SNR: > 113dBA (3.3V UnBAL / 6.2V BAL)
- Power consumption: < 1.5W via USB power OR 5v DC (power supply not included)
- Dimensions: 117(l) x 100(w) x 30(h)mm
- Weight: 491g (1.08 lbs)
- Warranty: 1 year
What Is In The Box
- iFi Audio Zen DAC HiFi Desktop Digital Analog Converter with USB 3.0 Input
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Manufacture Description
DAC to the future
The ZEN DAC supports PCM and DXD to 24-bit/384kHZ, DSD256 and MQA. DSD remains ‘bit-perfect’ thanks to the True Native Burr Brown chip design.
Our R&D maxes out the circuitry with bespoke, easy to install firmware to bring you the joyous musicality of hi-res. The ethereal music quality will leave you grinning ear to ear.
Cute, compact and stylish
This superb hi-res USB DAC/headphone amp delivers a level of specification and performance that punches above its super-affordable price tag.
Compact enough to use as a USB DAC/amp on your work desk with your much-loved headphones.
Stylish enough to use in your home system as a USB DAC. Just add your favourite active speakers or amp.
So flexible it almost does yoga
Switch effortlessly between ‘variable’ and ‘fixed’.
Set to ‘Variable,’ use the ZEN DAC as a pre-amp to feed a power amp or active speakers.
On ‘Fixed’ to bypass the volume control. Connect to an external pre-amp or integrated amp.