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iFi Audio ZEN CAN Headphone Amplifier

by iFi Audio
$199.00
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Bring out the best from your music with the iFi ZEN CAN Desktop Headphone Amplifier

The iFi ZEN CAN combines powerful Class A components from the flagship Pro iCAN, variable gain adjustment, and XBass technology to deliver a crystal clear sound experience like no other.

Unlock your headphones' full potential and hear your music like never before with the iFi ZEN CAN.

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What's In The Box?

Everything you need is included with the iFi Audio ZEN CAN:

  • ZEN CAN
  • Power Supply
  • 6.3mm to 3.5mm adapter
  • User Manual
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Say goodbye to lifeless audio. Say hello to the iFi ZEN CAN.

Portable devices with built-in headphone jacks offer the bare minimum in sound quality and driving power. Plug in a set of high-end headphones, and you'll quickly notice a lack of volume and clarity when listening to your favorite tunes.

The iFi Audio ZEN CAN delivers up to 52x more power than regular headphone jacks. With up to 1,600 mW of power on tap, the ZEN CAN will drive the most demanding headphones with relative ease.

The Pro iCAN-derived Class A balanced circuits provide nuclear driving power for power-hungry headphones and deliver exceptional noise rejection and low distortion levels for a clear, distortion-free music experience.

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Hear the music move around you

When listening to music through headphones or IEMs, sound typically feels like they're coming from inside your head rather than around you like in real life.

Through the iFi Audio ZEN CAN's 3D sound circuit, you can enjoy a more life-like listening experience without losing accuracy and sound quality.

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Feel the bass with XBass - iFi Audio ZEN CAN

Headphones and IEMs sometimes exhibit lackluster bass response and sound lifeless and boring.

The iFi ZEN CAN's XBass sound enhancement feature lets you add back missing low-end frequencies and improve overall bass presentation with a push of a button. Say goodbye to boring sound and say hello to powerful bass you can feel.

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Top-class components for exceptional sound performance

The iFi ZEN CAN uses premium components for the best noise and distortion performance.

Capacitors, ICs, and OP-Amps from Panasonic, TDK, and Texas Instruments combine to deliver low noise and distortion levels for a clear and clean playback.

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Flagship Class A Discrete Circuits

The iFi ZEN CAN possesses the Pro iCAN's Class A balanced circuitry.

With up to 1,600 mW @ 32 Ohms (SE) or up to 15.1v @ 300 Ohms, the ZEN CAN has enough power to drive any headphones or IEMs to their full potential.

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TDK C0G Class 1 Capacitors

The iFi ZEN CAN uses Panasonic's C0G Class 1 ceramic capacitors for exceptional noise and distortion performance.

The C0G Class 1 caps offer super-stable performance with very low transmission losses, which translates to cleaner and clearer sound.

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XBass Bass Enhancement

The ZEN CAN features iFi Audio's XBass technology.

XBass enhances bass response by adding missing details and frequencies in the lower end of the sound frequency spectrum for an engaging and powerful sound. Perfect for bass-light headphones or IEMs.

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Custom OV Series Op-Amp

iFi Audio uses custom OV Series Op-amps for the iFi ZEN CAN.

The custom Op-amp in the ZEN CAN offers low noise and low distortion levels, effectively enhancing overall sound clarity.

ZEN CAN Technical Specifications

Inputs

4.4mm Pentacon BAL: 4.0V nominal @ 0dBFS, 24 kOhm Zin

RCA L/R Socket SE: 2.0V nominal @ 0dBFS, 1 MegOhm Zin

3.5mm Jack SE: 1.0V nominal @ 0dBFS, 1 MegOhm Zin

Output (RMS)

Balanced: >15.1V/385 mW (@ 600 Ohm) / >11.0V/1890 mW (@ 64 Ohm)

S-E: >7.6V/196 mW (@ 300 Ohm) / >7.2V/1600 mW (@ 32 Ohm)

Output Impedance (HP)

BAL: <2 Ohms

SE: <1 Ohm

Zout

Line out: <200 Ohms

THD & N

Balanced: < 0.0007% (4V out, 600 Ohm, 1kHz)

S-E: <0.006% (@ 100 mW/1.27V 16 Ohm)

SNR

Balanced: >120dBA (@ 15.2V)

S-E: >118dBA (@ 7.6V)

Max. Input

Balanced: 7.4V RMS

RCA: 3.8V RMS

3.5mm: 1.92V RMS

Gain

0dB, 6dB, 12dB and 18dB

Frequency Response

20Hz - 20kHz (+0dB / -0.03dB)

Power consumption

No Signal: ~5W

Max Signal: ~13W

Input voltage

DC 5V/2.4A

AC 100 -240V

50/60Hz

Dimensions

160(w) x 117(d) x 35(h) mm

6.3" x 4.6" x 1.4"

Net weight

515g (1.14 Ibs)

Warranty period

12 months

ZEN CAN User Manual

User Manual

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