iFi Zen CAN desktop headphone amplifiier

Description: Product highlightsdesktop high-performance headphone amp with balanced and unbalanced connections better headphone sound from your PC, DAC, digital music player, iPhone®, and/or Android® phone power output up to 1,600mW compact design with sturdy metal chassis complements and stacks with other iFi Audio gear like the iFi ZEN DAC V2 digital-to-analog converter four rubber feet with no-slip grip same Class A discrete balanced circuitry as iFi's flagship Pro iCAN headphone amp two front-panel headphone outputs: one unbalanced 1/4" headphone output (3.5mm mini to 1/4" adapter included) one balanced 4.4mm output iFi's dual-mono circuitry helps reduce crosstalk between the left and right audio channels TDK C0G (Class 1 ceramic) capacitors offer high-stability signal low noise floor for clear audio reproduction output impedance: 16-600 ohms (balanced); 16-300 ohms (unbalanced) output power (balanced): >1890mW @ 64 ohm >385mW @ 600 ohm output power (unbalanced): > 1600mW @ 32 ohm > 196mW @ 300 ohm four-position gain switch to match impedance (0dB, 6dB, 12dB, or 18dB) sound control processing: XBass® for boosting bass and 3D Holographic® for expanding the soundfield power button and input selection button high-precision volume control dial stereo unbalanced RCA inputs one unbalanced 1/4" stereo input one balanced 4.4mm input one balanced 4.4mm output for connecting a powered speaker or amp Note: do NOT connect balanced headphones to this output — the full signal could damage your headphones and/or hearing. 5-Volt DC power input 5V adapter included frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz 6-1/8"W x 1-3/86"H x 4-5/8"D weight: 18 ounces warranty: 1 year What's in the boxHeadphone amplifier 3.5mm-to-1/4" Adapter AC adapter with attached 48" DC output cord (DC output: 5V 2.4A) 20" RCA patch cable (stereo RCA plugs on each end) User Manual Warranty / Terms & Conditions About this itemWritten by Crutchfield's Jeff Miller The iFi ZEN CAN fits neatly into my home office setup with the ZEN DAC and Sennheiser HD560 S headphones (both sold separately) Space-saving desktop amp that provides substantial power I named the iFi Audio ZEN CAN standard edition the best desktop headphone amp for a small workspace. And it happens to be the one sitting on my home office desk, stacked on top of the iFi ZEN DAC V2. This solidly built amp fits into small places and feeds clean, robust power to your high-performance headphones. It can drive headphones of all shapes and sizes, with impedance from 16 ohms up to 600 ohms. In unbalanced mode, this amp can deliver up to 1,600mW of power — a ridiculous amount of power for its compact size. I barely have to budge the center knob to get enough volume for most headphones. Part of iFi's popular ZEN series The ZEN CAN Signature is unapologetically ONLY a headphone amp. There is no DAC inside and there are no digital audio connections at all. It receives the analog audio signal from a separate DAC and has one job — powering your headphones. Controls and headphone outputs on the front panel. It's built to complement the ZEN DAC V2 in sound and design. They stack neatly together and connect via included RCA cables (or a balanced 4.4mm-to-4.4mm cable that's not included). The whole setup takes up very little space on a desk, but each piece looks and feels like a premium audio component. Works with all types of headphones On the front panel, there is a 1/4" stereo headphone jack along with a balanced 4.4mm headphone output. The latter is the new industry standard balanced connection that helps cuts down on signal noise and distortion. A growing list of headphones from multiple brands use it. There's also gain button, so you can properly match up the power with your headphone impedance. But my favorite feature is their "sound control processing" button that adds extra bass or expands the soundfield (or both). Most headphones have benefitted from the extra low-end punch, and it's as tight and controlled as it is strong. Suggested headphone pairings While the ZEN products hold their own with many of the highest-end headphones, I found they really hit the sweet spot with a couple of Sennheiser models and one from Audeze. Sennheiser HD 660 S: The HD 660 S has a more of a forward sound presentation than a lot of audiophile-grade headphones. And the sound REALLY leaps out at you when connected to the ZEN DAC/CAN stack. Still, within that immediate soundstage, you get layer upon rich layer of depth and detail. Sennheiser HD 560S: This younger sibling of the 660 S is one of my favorite recent wired headphone releases. No balanced cable, but still feels like a natural combo with the ZEN gear. The extra power and bass boost helps them a lot. These 'phones are little more laid back than the HD 660 S. But they're still very well balanced with spot-on imaging — and just super-fun to listen to. Audeze LCD-1 planar-magnetic headphones: Headphones with planar drivers are notoriously hard to drive, but the ZEN CAN signature handles the LCD-1 well. And the extra oomph from the "Xbass" button is a welcome addition to Audeze's already stellar sound.

Price: 149 USD

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

End Time: 2024-09-13T15:10:06.000Z

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