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iFi Zen DAC - Award-Winning DAC & Headphone Amplifier The iFi Zen DAC is a compact, stylish, and affordable high-resolution USB DAC and headphone amplifier that delivers exceptional sound quality for home or office use. Winner of the What HiFi? 2020 award, it supports a wide range of audio formats and offers versatile connectivity options for audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Key Features Supports PCM and DXD up to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256, and MQA with True Native Burr-Brown chipset Balanced analogue stage design with Pentaconn 4.4mm balanced outputs (front and back) 6.3mm headphone socket on the front panel Switchable PowerMatch gain for optimal headphone matching TrueBass® analogue bass boost enhances low frequencies without muddying mids Variable and fixed output modes for use as a pre-amp or direct connection Super-low noise performance suitable for noisy environments such as yachts or RVs High-quality TDK C0G capacitors for stability and low losses Compatible with Mac and Linux via exclusive iFi firmware updates (Limoncello 5.2A and Cookies and Cream 5.3C) Performance and Design The Zen DAC’s fully discrete, balanced amplifier circuit with gold-plated 4.4mm balanced connections ensures whisper-quiet noise floors and clear, detailed sound. Its True Native® playback preserves original file formats, delivering music exactly as the artist intended. The switchable TrueBass® analogue bass boost enhances bass response, ideal for in-ear monitors (IEMs) and open-back headphones. Switch effortlessly between variable output mode to use the Zen DAC as a pre-amp feeding power amps or active speakers, or fixed output mode to bypass volume control when connecting to external pre-amps or integrated amps. Compatibility and Firmware Supports Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) audio for streaming services like Tidal Masters. Mac and Linux users can unlock DoP256 support with iFi’s exclusive firmware updates: ‘Limoncello’ 5.2A and ‘Cookies and Cream’ 5.3C, which also add the advanced GTO filter from the flagship Pro iDSD DAC. Specifications PCM/DXD: up to 32-bit/384kHz DSD: up to DSD256 (True Native) Outputs: 4.4mm balanced (front and back), 6.3mm single-ended headphone jack (front) Gain control: PowerMatch switchable gain Bass enhancement: TrueBass® analogue bass boost Capacitors: TDK C0G (Class 1 ceramic) Chipset: Burr-Brown True Native® What's in the Box iFi Zen DAC unit USB cable User manual Discover premium audio quality with the iFi Zen DAC — the perfect blend of performance, flexibility, and value.