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

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    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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