iFi Audio ZEN DAC 3 - Hi-Res Headphone Amplifier & USB DAC

iFi Audio ZEN DAC 3 - Hi-Res Headphone Amplifier & USB DAC Description

Immersive High-Resolution Audio
Unlock the true potential of your streaming platforms with master-quality audio decoding. Widely acclaimed in the audiophile community for its exceptional clarity, the ZEN DAC 3 supports all high-resolution music formats up to PCM 768kHz, natively supports DSD up to DSD512, and offers full MQA decoding. Driven by a Bit-Perfect Burr Brown DAC, it ensures your music is delivered with breathtaking purity and accuracy, transporting you to a world of pure harmony where melodies uplift and vocals move you.

Unleash Premium Headphone Performance
Experience desktop-class amplification that surpasses standard laptop audio by five to ten times. With a maximum output power of 390mW, this DAC/Amp effortlessly drives demanding audiophile headphones. The dedicated 4.4mm balanced and 6.35mm single-ended front outputs provide pristine signal paths, drastically minimising crosstalk and distortion for an exceptionally clean listening experience.

Seamless System Integration
Whether you are building a dedicated home listening station or upgrading your office setup, the ZEN DAC 3 adapts to your needs. Offering both RCA and 4.4mm balanced line outputs, it connects effortlessly to active speakers, preamplifiers, or power amplifiers. A convenient switch allows you to toggle between variable and fixed output modes, enabling or bypassing the volume knob to perfectly match your specific audio chain.

Tailored Analogue Enhancements
Customise your listening experience with iFi's signature analogue processing modes. Engage XBass+ to elegantly restore the missing low-frequency weight often experienced with open-back headphones, without muddying the midrange. For hungrier headphones requiring extra drive, the PowerMatch feature provides a dedicated gain boost, ensuring optimal dynamics and control across your entire headphone collection.

Refined Circuitry and Protection
Engineered for uncompromising signal purity, the ZEN DAC 3 features an improved low-jitter clock that delivers greater than 20dB better performance. Thoughtful design upgrades include enhanced DC offset output voltage to eliminate audible clicks when switching functions, alongside robust USB-C input overvoltage protection. Plug in via the convenient USB-C port and let the superior internal circuitry handle the rest.

Box Content

• iFi Audio ZEN DAC 3
• USB3.0 Cable
• RCA Cable
• 3.5mm to 6.35mm adapter
• User Manual
• Instruction card

Technical Specifications

• Headphone Output Connections (front): 6.35mm Single Ended; 4.4mm Balanced
• Line Output Connections (back): 4.4mm Balanced; RCA Single Ended
• 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 6.35mm: 210mW@32Ω; 3.8V@600Ω
• Output Impedance: