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As the successor to the ZEN Can 2, IfI Audio's ZEN Can 3 benefits from an improved look and a number of additional features. This Class A headphone amplifier features a purely analog design, with no DSP for a more natural sound, and extended equalization parameters. In addition to the Xbass + and Xspace modes, it now features equalization modes for video games, movies and XMEMS micro-speakers. The ZEN CAN 3 has been specially designed to power a wide range of headphones and IEMs on the market, thanks to its power of up to 2000mW on its balanced output. In addition, a gain adjustment potentiometer provides 4 levels of gain adjustment (0dB/6dB/12dB/18dB), while a second potentiometer lets you select the input source. This headphone amplifier features 3 analog inputs: stereo RCA, 3.5mm jack and balanced 4.4mm jack. In addition to the two headphone outputs on the front panel, it features a balanced stereo 4.4mm jack line output for use as a preamplifier.
The iFi Audio ZEN Can 3, thanks to its Class A discrete component amplification circuit, is capable of delivering up to 2000mW @ 64 ohm on its balanced headphone output, and up to 1600mW @ 32 ohm on its 6.35mm jack output. This is complemented by a 4-level gain control for adaptation to all headphones and in-ear monitors on the market. Despite its high output power, this headphone amplifier manages to maintain a THD < 0.006% and an SNR greater than 119dBA. The ZEN Can 3 amplifier stage uses proprietary iFi/AMR "OV" series OPAs.
The ZEN Can 3 is a major improvement, with new equalization parameters. The main new feature is the xMEMS mode, enabling the balanced output to reach an output voltage of 21Vpp.
1 | ON/OFF button |
2 | Source selector |
3 | Gain adjustment |
4 | Volume control |
5 | 6.35mm headphone output |
6 | Balanced 4.4mm headphone output |
7 | Equalization setting |
8 | Balanced 4.4mm stereo jack input |
9 | 3.5mm stereo jack input |
10 | RCA stereo input |
11 | Balanced 4.4mm stereo jack line output |
12 | DC jack power port |
Technical characteristics
Specifications | |
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Product type | Headphone amplifier |
Amplification type | Class A |
Inputs | 1x RCA stereo 1x 3.5mm jack 1x Balanced 4.4mm jack |
Outputs | 1x 6.35mm headphone output 1x Balanced 4.4mm headphone output 1x Balanced 4.4mm stereo jack output |
RMS headphone output power | 6.35mm jack: up to 1600mW RMS @ 32 ohms (>7.2V) 4.4mm jack: up to 2000mW RMS @ 64 ohms (>11.5V) |
Headphone output impedance | 6.35mm jack: < 1 Ohms 4.4mm jack: < 2 Ohms |
Max. headphone output power | Jack 6.35mm: 98mW @ 600 Ohms (>7.6V) / 1600W @ 32 Ohms (>7.2V) Jack 4.4mm: 385mW @ 600 Ohms (>15.1V) / 1,200mW @ 32 Ohms (>6.2V) |
XMEMS | Jack 4.4mm: >21Vpp, 22 Ohms, 11V DC bias |
THD | < 0.006% |
Frequency response | 10Hz-200kHz (-3dB) |
SNR | >119dBA (@ 0dBFS) |
Gain adjustment | 0dB/6dB/12dB/18dB |
LINE OUTPUT SPECIFICATION | |
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Output impedance | <200 Ohms |
Output level | 4Vrms (0dB, 200kOhm load) |
SNR | ≥125dB (7.3V, 4.4mm jack input, 0dB, @ 200kOhm) |
DNR | ≥119dB(A) |
THD+N | 0.006% (0dB, 200kOhm load) |
General | |
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Power supply | 5V 2.5A DC |
Power consumption | No signal: 5W Operating: 13W |
Dimensions | 158 x 35 x 117mm |
Weight | 495g |
Color | Grey |
Package | 1x iFi Audio ZEN Can 3 headphone amplifier 1x Pair of RCA interconnect cables 1x 3.5mm jack to 6.35mm jack adapter 1x Mains adapter |
Input | RCA |
Input | Jack 4.4mm |
Input | Jack 3.5mm |
Output | Jack 6.35mm |
Output | Jack 4.4mm |
Color | Gray |
Class | Class A / AB |
Remote Control | No |