About the iFi Audio ZEN DAC Signature (v1)

Product Description

iFi Audio ZEN DAC Signature

The iFi ZEN DAC Signature is a high-performance desktop DAC designed for audiophiles seeking pristine sound quality. Featuring a balanced design and True Native DSD processing, this DAC delivers exceptional clarity and detail. With a Burr-Brown chipset at its core, the ZEN DAC Signature offers high-resolution playback, supporting formats up to PCM 384kHz, DSD256, and MQA for studio-quality audio.

The minimalist design focuses solely on DAC functionality, eliminating any integrated headphone amp to prioritize pure, high-fidelity output. The balanced 4.4mm output and RCA connections ensure compatibility with a variety of setups, offering flexibility for both professional and personal use. Finished in a sleek, matte blue chassis, the ZEN DAC Signature is a stylish addition to any audio system.

This DAC is perfect for those who want to experience high-end sound quality from streaming services, digital music files, or any modern audio source. Pair it with the ZEN CAN Signature for the ultimate audiophile experience.

High-Resolution Audio Support
The ZEN DAC Signature offers True Native DSD processing, supporting audio formats up to PCM 384kHz, DSD256, and MQA (Master Quality Authenticated). This ensures that you experience every detail in your music with exceptional clarity, delivering studio-quality sound.

Burr-Brown DAC Chipset
Featuring a Burr-Brown chipset, this DAC provides precise and natural sound reproduction. It’s specifically chosen for its ability to deliver high-fidelity, true-to-source audio, perfect for audiophiles who demand accuracy in playback.

Balanced 4.4mm Output
The ZEN DAC Signature includes a balanced 4.4mm Pentaconn output, ensuring a cleaner, more detailed signal with reduced interference. It also offers RCA connections for additional flexibility, making it easy to integrate into various audio setups.

Dedicated DAC Design
Unlike the regular ZEN DAC, the Signature version is designed exclusively as a pure DAC without an integrated headphone amplifier. This design focuses on delivering the best possible signal to your external amp or speaker system, ensuring high-end performance in a minimalist package.

Features

  • Supports PCM 384kHz, DSD256, and MQA for studio-quality sound
  • Burr-Brown chipset ensures natural, accurate sound reproduction
  • Balanced 4.4mm output offers a cleaner, interference-free signal with RCA outputs
  • Pure DAC without an integrated headphone amp, focused on delivering high-fidelity sound to external amps

Package Includes

  • iFi Audio - ZEN DAC Signature
  • USB 3.0 Cable
  • RCA Cable
  • 5V Power Supply
  • Quick Start Guide

Technical Specifications

  • Input voltage: DC 5V/2.5A / AC 100 -240V, 50/60Hz (iFi iPower X included)
  • Input: USB3.0 B Socket (USB2.0 compatible)
  • Formats: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz / PCM 2.8/3.1/5.6/6.2/11.2/12.4MHz / DSD 353/384KHz DXD / MQA
  • DAC: Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown
  • Line Output: Balanced 4.4mm: 2V / 6.2V max. (variable) 4.2V fixed / UnBAL RCA: 1V / 3.3V max. (variable) 2.1V fixed
  • Out Balanced: <= 200 Ohm / UnBAL: <= 100 Ohm
  • SNR: <-116dB(A) @ 0dBFS (UnBAL/BAL)
  • DNR: >116dB(A) @ -60dBFS (UnBAL/BAL)
  • THD+N: <0.0015% @ 0dBFS (UnBAL/BAL)
  • Power consumption: No Signal ~0.5W
  • Max Signal: ~2.5W
  • Dimensions: 158 x 117 x 35 mm / 6.2" x 4.6" x 1.4"
  • Net weight: 505 g (1.11 lbs)

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