iFi Zen Dac AwardWinning DAC &Headphone

iFi Zen DAC - Award-Winning DAC & Headphone Amplifier (Open Box)

The iFi Zen DAC is a compact, stylish, and affordable hi-res USB DAC and headphone amplifier that delivers exceptional sound quality. Winner of the What HiFi? 2020 award, it supports high-resolution audio formats and offers versatile connectivity for home or office use.

Key Features

• Supports PCM and DXD up to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256, and MQA playback
• True Native Burr-Brown chipset ensures bit-perfect DSD playback
• Balanced analogue stage with Pentaconn 4.4mm balanced outputs (front and back)
• 6.3mm headphone socket on the front panel
• Switchable PowerMatch gain for optimal headphone drive
• TrueBass analogue bass boost for enhanced low frequencies without muddying mids
• Variable and fixed output modes for use as pre-amp or DAC
• Low noise performance suitable for noisy environments like yachts or RVs
• Fully discrete, dual-mono balanced headphone amplifier with gold-plated connectors
• Compatible with Mac and Linux via exclusive iFi firmware (Limoncello 5.2A and Cookies and Cream 5.3C)

Performance and Design

The Zen DAC punches above its price point with premium engineering, including TDK C0G (Class 1 ceramic) capacitors for high stability and low losses. Its balanced circuit design reduces noise and crosstalk, delivering clear, detailed sound. The TrueBass feature provides a natural bass boost ideal for IEMs and open-back headphones.

Switch effortlessly between variable output mode to use as a pre-amp feeding power amps or active speakers, and fixed output mode to bypass volume control for connection to external pre-amps or integrated amplifiers.

Compatibility and Firmware

Enjoy Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) audio straight out of the box, perfect for streaming Tidal Masters. Mac and Linux users can unlock DoP256 support and additional filter options with iFi’s exclusive firmware updates.

Specifications

• PCM/DXD: up to 32-bit/384kHz
• DSD: up to DSD256 (True Native playback)
• Outputs: 4.4mm balanced (front and back), 6.3mm single-ended headphone socket (front)
• Gain: Switchable PowerMatch gain for headphones
• Bass: TrueBass analogue bass boost (switchable)
• Capacitors: TDK C0G (Class 1 ceramic)
• Chipset: Burr-Brown True Native®

What's in the Box

• iFi Zen DAC unit
• USB cable
• User manual

Find your ZEN with this award-winning DAC and headphone amplifier that combines premium sound quality, versatile features, and stylish compact design.