iFi Audio ZEN DAC 3 Desktop DAC and Headphone Amp
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Key Features
- Supports PCM 768kHz, DSD512, and MQA
- USB-C input for plug-and-play connectivity
- 4.4mm balanced headphone and line outputs minimise distortion
- Fixed or variable output gain for preamp functionality
- XBass+ and PowerMatch modes enhance sound quality
iFi Audio ZEN DAC 3 Desktop DAC and Headphone Amp Overview
The iFi Audio ZEN DAC 3 is an audiophile desktop DAC and headphone amplifier that supports high-resolution audio formats, including PCM up to 768kHz, DSD512, and MQA, for exceptional private listening. The ZEN DAC 3 features both 4.4mm balanced and RCA outputs with variable and fixed volume settings, providing flexibility to connect with headphones, active speakers, or amplifiers. It also includes a USB-C input for seamless digital connectivity.
The XBass+ analogue processing restores bass frequencies for a richer sound, while PowerMatch adjusts the gain to drive high-impedance headphones, making your listening experience easier as well as enhancing the sound quality. The ZEN DAC 3 features USB-C overvoltage protection and an improved low-jitter clock for more precise audio output. Experience clear, high-fidelity sound with the ZEN DAC 3.
Product Ref: 310922
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What’s in the box?
- iFi Audio ZEN DAC 3
- USB3.0 Cable
- RCA Cable
- 3.5 to 6.35 mm adapter
- User Manual
- Instruction card
Specifications
- Headphone Output Connections (front): 6.35mm Single Ended Headphone Output; 4.4mm Balanced Headphone Output
- Line Output Connections (back): 4.4mm Balanced Line Output; RCA Single Ended Output
- Inputs: USB-C (Phone/PC); Power 5V DC Centre +ve
- Formats: PCM 768kHz, DSD 512, MQA Full Decoder
- DAC: Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown
- Headphone Output Power (RMS) Balanced 4.4mm: 390mW@32Ω; 7.2V@600Ω
- Headphone Output Power (RMS) Unbalanced 6.3mm: 210mW@32Ω; 3.8V@600Ω
- Output Impedance: <1Ω (BAL/UnBAL)
- SNR: 109dB(A) (BAL/UnBAL)
- DNR: 109dB(A) (BAL/UnBAL)
- THD + N Balanced: <0.006% (2.0V @ 600Ω)
- THD + N UnBAL: <0.006% (1.27V @ 32Ω)
- Line Output Power Balanced 4.4mm: 2V-6.2V max. (variable); 4.2V fixed
- Line Output Power UnBAL RCA: 1V-3.3V max. (variable); 2.1V fixed
- Output Impedance: <200Ω BAL; <100Ω UnBAL
- Frequency Response: 5Hz - 90kHz (+/-3dB)
- Power Consumption: ~2.5W Max Signal
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 158x115x35mm (6.2” x 4.6” x 1.4”)
- Weight: 456g (1.0 lbs)
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