iFi audio Zen DAC 3 USB DAC and Headphone Amp

Description

  • Equipped with a USB-C input for plug-and-play connectivity
  • Offers both 6.3mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs, delivering up to 390mW of power for various headphones and earphones
  • Features RCA and 4.4mm balanced outputs with variable and fixed volume settings, allowing for seamless connection to your active speakers, preamplifiers, or power amplifiers
  • Includes XBass+ to restore lost bass frequencies from open headphones
  • Comes with PowerMatch, a switchable gain to ensure optimal power for the headphones you are using
  • Improved low-jitter GMT (Global Master Timing) clock provides >20dB better performance
  • Improved circuitry, including enhanced DC offset, ensures heightened signal purity and accuracy
  • Incorporates a 16-Core XMOS low-latency microcontroller for DSD512 and MQA full decoding

Key Specs

Form Factor
Desktop
Converter Type
D/A Converter
Number of Channels
2x D/A
Maximum Sampling Rate
768 kHz / 32-Bit (DoD/DSD over PCM)
Number of Microphone Inputs
No
Analog Audio I/O
1x Stereo RCA Unbalanced Line Output
1x 4.4 mm TRRRS Balanced Headphone Output
1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
Digital Audio I/O
No
Converter Type
D/A Converter
Number of Channels
2x D/A
Converter Circuitry
D/A Chipset:
Burr-Brown
Display
No
Maximum Sampling Rate
768 kHz / 32-Bit (DoD/DSD over PCM)
Number of Microphone Inputs
No
Expansion Slots
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
1x Stereo RCA Unbalanced Line Output
1x 4.4 mm TRRRS Balanced Headphone Output
1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection
1x USB-C
Host Connection Protocol
USB 2.0, USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
USB (Non-Host)
No
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
MIDI I/O
No
Wireless
No
Performance
Frequency Response
5 Hz to 90 kHz ±3 dB
Maximum Output Level
RCA Line Outputs:
+3.3 V (Switchable)
4.4 mm Headphone Outputs:
+6.2 V (Switchable)
Headphone Output Power
1/4":
300 mW into 32 Ohms
70 mW into 600 Ohms
4.4 mm:
210 mW into 32 Ohms
18 mW into 600 Ohms
Impedance
Headphone Outputs:
< 1 Ohm
Line Outputs:
≤ 200 Ohms (Balanced)
≤ 100 Ohms (Unbalanced)
Dynamic Range
Headphone:
≥ 109 dBA (at 0 dBFS)
Line:
≥ 113 dBA (at 0 dBFS)
SNR
Headphone Outputs:
> -109 dBA (at 0 dBFS)
Line Outputs:
> -113 dBA (at 0 dBFS)
THD+N
4.4 mm Headphone Outputs:
< 0.0005% (Balanced)
1/4" Headphone Outputs:
< 0.013%
4.4 mm Line Outputs:
< 0.0015% (Balanced)
RCA Line Outputs:
0.003%
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
768 kHz (PCM)
Bit Depths
Up to 32-Bit
Digital Audio Decoding
DSD
Sync Sources
Internal
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
No
Mobile App Compatible
No
Power
Power Requirements
AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included), USB Bus Power
DC Input Power
5 VDC at 0.5A
Power Consumption
2.5 W (Maximum)
0.5 W (Idle)
Physical
Dimensions
6.2 x 4.6 x 1.4" / 15.7 x 11.7 x 3.6 cm
Weight
1.0 lb / 454.0 g
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Equipped with a USB-C input for plug-and-play connectivity Offers both 6.3mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs, delivering up to... Read more

$229.00 Excl. VAT

      Description

      • Equipped with a USB-C input for plug-and-play connectivity
      • Offers both 6.3mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs, delivering up to 390mW of power for various headphones and earphones
      • Features RCA and 4.4mm balanced outputs with variable and fixed volume settings, allowing for seamless connection to your active speakers, preamplifiers, or power amplifiers
      • Includes XBass+ to restore lost bass frequencies from open headphones
      • Comes with PowerMatch, a switchable gain to ensure optimal power for the headphones you are using
      • Improved low-jitter GMT (Global Master Timing) clock provides >20dB better performance
      • Improved circuitry, including enhanced DC offset, ensures heightened signal purity and accuracy
      • Incorporates a 16-Core XMOS low-latency microcontroller for DSD512 and MQA full decoding

      Key Specs

      Form Factor
      Desktop
      Converter Type
      D/A Converter
      Number of Channels
      2x D/A
      Maximum Sampling Rate
      768 kHz / 32-Bit (DoD/DSD over PCM)
      Number of Microphone Inputs
      No
      Analog Audio I/O
      1x Stereo RCA Unbalanced Line Output
      1x 4.4 mm TRRRS Balanced Headphone Output
      1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
      Digital Audio I/O
      No
      Converter Type
      D/A Converter
      Number of Channels
      2x D/A
      Converter Circuitry
      D/A Chipset:
      Burr-Brown
      Display
      No
      Maximum Sampling Rate
      768 kHz / 32-Bit (DoD/DSD over PCM)
      Number of Microphone Inputs
      No
      Expansion Slots
      No
      Connectivity
      Analog Audio I/O
      1x Stereo RCA Unbalanced Line Output
      1x 4.4 mm TRRRS Balanced Headphone Output
      1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
      Digital Audio I/O
      No
      Host Connection
      1x USB-C
      Host Connection Protocol
      USB 2.0, USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
      USB (Non-Host)
      No
      Sync I/O
      No
      Network I/O
      No
      MIDI I/O
      No
      Wireless
      No
      Performance
      Frequency Response
      5 Hz to 90 kHz ±3 dB
      Maximum Output Level
      RCA Line Outputs:
      +3.3 V (Switchable)
      4.4 mm Headphone Outputs:
      +6.2 V (Switchable)
      Headphone Output Power
      1/4":
      300 mW into 32 Ohms
      70 mW into 600 Ohms
      4.4 mm:
      210 mW into 32 Ohms
      18 mW into 600 Ohms
      Impedance
      Headphone Outputs:
      < 1 Ohm
      Line Outputs:
      ≤ 200 Ohms (Balanced)
      ≤ 100 Ohms (Unbalanced)
      Dynamic Range
      Headphone:
      ≥ 109 dBA (at 0 dBFS)
      Line:
      ≥ 113 dBA (at 0 dBFS)
      SNR
      Headphone Outputs:
      > -109 dBA (at 0 dBFS)
      Line Outputs:
      > -113 dBA (at 0 dBFS)
      THD+N
      4.4 mm Headphone Outputs:
      < 0.0005% (Balanced)
      1/4" Headphone Outputs:
      < 0.013%
      4.4 mm Line Outputs:
      < 0.0015% (Balanced)
      RCA Line Outputs:
      0.003%
      Digital Audio
      Sample Rates
      768 kHz (PCM)
      Bit Depths
      Up to 32-Bit
      Digital Audio Decoding
      DSD
      Sync Sources
      Internal
      Compatibility
      OS Compatibility
      No
      Mobile App Compatible
      No
      Power
      Power Requirements
      AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included), USB Bus Power
      DC Input Power
      5 VDC at 0.5A
      Power Consumption
      2.5 W (Maximum)
      0.5 W (Idle)
      Physical
      Dimensions
      6.2 x 4.6 x 1.4" / 15.7 x 11.7 x 3.6 cm
      Weight
      1.0 lb / 454.0 g

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