iFi Audio ZEN CAN Signature Desktop Headphone Amplifier - Amplify Your Sound
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iFi Audio ZEN CAN Signature Desktop Headphone Amplifier

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Get the best sound from your audio gear with the iFi ZEN CAN Signature Desktop Amplifier

Smartphones and laptops don't have enough juice to extract the best sound from high-end headphones and IEMs.

To get the best sound, you'll want a powerful desktop amplifier like the iFi Audio ZEN CAN Signature.

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What's In The Box?

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

  • 2023 iFi ZEN CAN Signature
  • iFi iPower2 AC Adapter
  • RCA Cable
  • 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Instruction Card
  • User Manual
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The iFi ZEN CAN. Evolved.

The iFi ZEN CAN Signature builds upon everything great about the original ZEN CAN and takes it up a notch.

Advanced circuitry and audiophile-grade components ensure the ZEN CAN Signature delivers a high-resolution, low-noise sound with clarity and detail.

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Potently Powerful - iFi ZEN CAN Signature

Standard headphone jacks in smartphones, laptops, or tablets output around 1.0V or around 30mW of power - not enough to get the best sound from your favorite audio gear.

The ZEN CAN Signature delivers up to 1,890mW (11V) @ 64ohms from its balanced output. That's 1.8W of power - more than enough to drive demanding headphones to their full potential.

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Unleash your headphones' full potential - ZEN CAN Signature

Headphones require adequate power to produce high-quality sound at adequate listening volumes.

A powerful amplifier like the iFi Audio ZEN CAN Signature has enough power to unleash your headphones' full capabilities, yet it also has outstanding flexibility for powering sensitive IEMs.

Get up to 52x more power from the ZEN CAN Signature's balanced output and enjoy the high-resolution sound that iFi Audio is known for. Switch between six gain settings courtesy of PowerMatch and drive your IEMs without any hiss or noise.

Tweak the ZEN CAN Signature's sound presentation through two analog processing modes - XBass II and XSpace add energy and detail to your favorite beats and a life-like ambiance to your music's soundstage.

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Making all the right connections

The iFi Audio ZEN CAN Signature supports a wide array of input and output options.

Connect your preferred audio source via the ZEN CAN Signature's stereo RCA, 3.5mm single-ended, or 4.4mm balanced inputs.

Listen to your headphones or IEMs through the 4.4mm balanced out or the 3.5mm/6.3mm single-ended connections and enjoy crystal clear sound.

Prefer speakers? Connect your active speakers using a 4.4mm to XLR adapter and enjoy high-resolution sound through your favorite bookshelf speakers.

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Low-noise military-spec PCB

The components used to build the iFi Audio ZEN CAN Signature were specifically chosen to maintain low noise and distortion levels and enhance the overall dynamic range for the cleanest sound possible.

ELNA Silmic II and OS-CON capacitors are known for their low noise and stable frequencies, while the iFi/AMR OV op-amps deliver some of the cleanest sound of any headphone amplifier.

To ensure all the components receive clean power, iFi Audio includes their low-noise iPower2 power supply, which boasts up to 10x quieter operation versus standard power supplies.

The result? Low noise floor and distortion for enhanced resolution, detail, and soundstage.

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Fully-balanced Circuits

The iFi ZEN CAN Signature features fully balanced circuits and audio circuits for low-noise playback.

The fully discreet and balanced design ensures you hear your music the way it was intended by the artist or producer. No extra noise means you will get extra details and nuances in your music, elevating your listening experience.

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Panasonic OS-CON Capacitors

iFi Audio used Panasonic OS-CON capacitors for the ZEN CAN Signature.

OS-CON caps offer low ESR for top-tier noise reduction, high dynamic range, and great reliability.

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TDK Capacitors

Populating the ZEN CAN Signature's circuit board are TDK's C0G Class 1 ceramic capacitors.

The TDK C0G capacitors offer outstanding frequency stability. Low levels of distortion mean you'll hear your music with utmost clarity and resolution.

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OV Series Op-Amp

The ZEN CAN Signature uses iFi's custom OV Series operational-amplifier.

The OV Series Op-amp guarantees low noise, low distortion, and high bandwidth to ensure the best sound reproduction.


ZEN CAN Signature Technical Specifications

Input Voltage

5V/2.5A

Output (RMS)

Balanced: >15.1V/385 mW (@ 600 Ohm) / >11.0V/1890 mW (@ 64 Ohm) / >6.2V/1200 mW (@ 32 Ohm)

Single-Ended: >7.6V/98mW (@ 600 Ohm) / >7.4V/870 mW (@ 64 Ohm) / >7.2V/1600 mW (@ 32 Ohm)

THD&N

<0.006% (@ 360 mW/2.4V 16

Ohm) / <0.005% (@ 100 mW/1.27V 16

Ohm)

SNR

Balanced: >121dBA (@ 15.2V )

Single-Ended: >120dBA (@ 7.6V )

Output

Balanced: 7.4V RMS

RCA: 3.8V RMS

3.5mm: 1.92V RMS

Gain

0dB, 6dB, 12dB and 18dB

Frequency Response

10Hz - 200kHz (-3dB)

Power consumption

No Signal ~5W

Max Signal ~12W

Dimensions

158 x 117 x 35 mm (6.2" x 4.6" x 1.4")

Weight

550 g (1.21 lbs)

Line Section

Outputs

BAL: 6.7V max. (variable)

UNBAL: 3.5V max. (variable)

Output Impedance

BAL: <200Ω

UNBAL: <100Ω

SNR

BAL: <110dB(A) @ 0dBFS

UNBAL: <110dB(A) @ 0dBFS

THD+N

BAL: <0.007% @ 0dBFS

UNBAL: <0.015% @ 0dBFS

Headphone Section

Outputs

BAL: 6.7V max. @ 600Ω

UNBAL: 3.5V max. @ 600Ω

Output Power

BAL: >1000mW @ 32Ω; >74mW @ 600Ω

UNBAL: >320mW @ 32Ω; >40mW @ 300Ω

Output Impedance

BAL: <1Ω

UNBAL: <1Ω

SNR

BAL: <116dB(A) @ 0dBFS

UNBAL: <115dB(A) @ 0dBFS

THD+N

<0.005% (1V @ 16Ω)

ZEN CAN Signature User Manual and Quick Start Guide

User Manual

Quick Start Guide

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