iFi Audio ZEN DAC V2 Desktop USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier

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Model: 0311002 UPC: 5060738784738 Item: 177628


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Chill out. At home. In the office.

The super-affordable compact DAC and headphone amp just got even better.

This ZEN DAC V2 is the same award-winning hi-res USB DAC/headphone amp as before, but with added oomph! iFi has upgraded its digital engine from an 8 core XMOS chip to a 16 core chip. It's ultra-capable while still being super-affordable. 

Compact enough to use as a USB DAC/amp on your work desk and stylish enough to use at home with your favorite active speakers or amp, it delivers a level of specification and performance that punches above its super-affordable price tag. 

Smooth and Balanced

A new and improved low jitter, crystal clock means >20dB better performance. The super-low noise performance means the ZEN DAC V2 will remain quiet even in noisy situations.

Flexible.

Switch effortlessly between 'variable' and 'fixed'.

Set to 'Variable', use the ZEN DAC V2 as a pre-amp to feed a power amp or active speakers. On 'Fixed', bypass the volume control and connect to an external pre-amp or integrated amp.

Power. Drive. Performance.

This headphone amp has PowerMatch - switchable gain to perfectly match your headphones. 

Specifications

Specifications

  • Input: USB3.0 B Socket (USB2.0 compatible)
  • Formats
    • PCM (384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz)
    • DSD (256/128/64)
    • DXD(384/352.8kHz)
    • MQA (Decoder)
  • DAC: Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr-Brown
  • Line Section
    • Output
      • Audio RCA (SE) - 2.1V fixed
      • 1V/3.3V max. (variable)
      • 4.4mm Pentaconn (BAL) - 4.2V fixed
      • 2V/6.2V max. (variable)
    • Zout
      • ⇐200 Ohm (BAL)
      • ⇐100 Ohm (SE)
    • SNR: <-116dB(A) @ 0dBFS (BAL/SE)
    • DNR: > 116dB(A) @ -60dBFS (BAL/SE)
    • THD+N: <0.0015% @ 0dBFS (BAL/SE)
  • Headphone Section
    • Output Power (@ 1% THD)
      • 4.4mm Pentaconn (BAL)
        330mW@32 Ohm; 6.6V@600 Ohm;
        16 Ohm - 600 Ohm Headphone
      • 6.3mm S-BAL (SE)
        230mW@32 Ohm; 3.3V@600 Ohm
        16 Ohm - 600 Ohm Headphone
    • Output Impedance: <1Ω (BAL/SE)
    • THD & N: <0.005% (125mW @ 32R)
    • SNR: > 113dBA (6.2V BAL/3.3V SE)
    • Power Consumption: <1.5W via USB power OR 5v DC (power supply not included)
    • Dimensions: 6.3" x 4.6" x 1.4"
    • Weight: 1.8 lbs

What's in the Box

What's in the Box

  • ZEN DAC V2
  • 20" USB cable
  • 20" Audio cable
  • 3.5mm-to-1/4" adapter
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Warranty card

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World Wide Stereo Store
According to reviews, this is great for headphones. I'm going to try them out on powered speakers too. :)
Robert W on Mar 14, 2023
According to reviews, this is great for headphones. I'm going to try them out on powered speakers too. :)
Robert W on Mar 14, 2023
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