iFi ZEN CAN 3

Product highlights:

• desktop high-performance headphone amp with balanced and unbalanced connections
• better headphone sound from your PC, DAC, digital music player, iPhone®, and/or Android® phone
  • no built-in DAC, analog circuitry only
• power output up to 2,000mW (balanced), 1600mW (unbalanced)
• compact design with sturdy metal chassis
  • complements and stacks with other iFi Audio gear like the iFi Zen DAC 3 digital-to-analog converter
• four rubber feet with no-slip grip
• same Class A discrete balanced circuitry as iFi's previous-generation flagship Pro iCAN headphone amp

Balanced headphone amplifier:

• two front-panel headphone outputs:
  • one unbalanced 1/4" headphone output (3.5mm mini to 1/4" adapter included)
  • one balanced 4.4mm output
• iFi's dual-mono circuitry helps reduce crosstalk between the left and right audio channels
• uses premium components from Panasonic, TDK, MELF, and Texas Instruments high-stability signal
  • Operational (Op) amplifier custom built by iFi
• low noise floor for clear audio reproduction
• output impedance: 16-600 ohms (balanced); 16-300 ohms (unbalanced)
• output power (balanced):
  • >1890mW @ 64 ohm
  • >385mW @ 600 ohm
• output power (unbalanced):
  • > 1600mW @ 32 ohm
  • > 98mW @ 600 ohm

Front-panel controls:

• four-position gain switch to match impedance (0dB, 6dB, 12dB, or 18dB)
• sound control processing and EQ modes:
  • optimize performance for headphones with xMEMs driver technology
  • XBass® for deep low-end thump, even with open-back headphones
  • XSpace® for expanding the soundfield
  • Game mode for amplifying subtle gameplay sounds
  • Movie mode enhances dialogue and speech
• power button and input selection button
• high-precision volume control dial

Back-panel analog connections:

• stereo unbalanced RCA inputs
• one unbalanced 1/4" stereo input
• one balanced 4.4mm input
• one balanced 4.4mm output for connecting a powered speaker or amp
  • Note: do NOT connect balanced headphones to this output — the full signal could damage your headphones and/or hearing.
• 5-Volt DC power input

General info and specs:

• iFi SilentPower iPower2 5V adapter included
  • uses active noise canceling circuitry to lower noise floor up to 40dB
• frequency response: 20-200,000 Hz
• 6-3/8"W x 1-1/2"H x 4-5/8"D
• weight: 17.4 ounces
• warranty: 1 year
• 60-day returns
• MFR # Zen CAN 3
• Item # 246ZENCAN3