iFi Audio ZEN DAC 3
The ZEN DAC 3 is the key to unlocking the world of high-res music on streaming platforms - supporting sample rates up to PCM 768kHz, DSD512 and MQA. Its maximum output power of 390mW surpasses common laptops by 5-10 times, driving premium headphones with superior performance. The balanced output and volume control enable effortless connection to active speakers, enhances usability and renders it an exceptional DAC/Amp for both home and office use.
Features
- Supports all high-res music formats up to PCM 768kHz, DSD512, and MQA
- 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
Specifications
| Package Contents | ZEN DAC 3, USB-A to USB-C Cable, RCA Cable, 3.5mm > 6.35mm Adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Weight | 456g |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 35 x 158 x 115 mm |
| Inputs | 1 x USB-C |
| Outputs | 1 x 4.4mm Balanced, 1 x RCA Single-Ended |
| Headphone Output | 1 x 6.35mm Single-Ended, 1 x 4.4mm Balanced |
| Bluetooth | N/A |
| DSD | DSD512 (22.6MHz) |
| Battery | N/A |
| DAC | Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD, PCM DAC by Burr Brown |
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