iFi ZEN CAN Signature 2023 | Desktop Headphone Amplifier

Ifi's ZEN CAN Signature Gives You a Premium Desk-Fi Headphone Amp for Audiophile-grade IEMs and Headphones for Superior Sound

Upgraded 2023 version of the original, award-winning ZEN CAN headphone amp 
Enhanced circuitry inherited from iFi's flagship Pro iCAN features balanced, dual-mono circuitry
Delivers 1890mW (11.0V) into 64Ω loads and 15V+ to 600Ω loads or higher
RCA, 3.5mm SE, and BAL 4.4mm inputs
BAL 4.4mm and 6.3mm headphone outputs with analog 4.4mm BAL output for active speakers
Features PowerMatch for super-sensitive IEM or power-hungry headphone compatibility
Features XSpace and XBass analog processors for soundstage and low-frequency response enhancement

Enhanced Circuitry, Premium Components, Signature Sound
The original ZEN CAN, iFi's all-analog headphone amp, excelled at driving demanding headphone loads with its balanced circuit design, extremely low distortion, and exceptional sonics. The ZEN CAN Signature takes this design further, featuring enhanced circuitry and audiophile-grade components.
Its balanced, symmetrical dual-mono circuitry can deliver 1890mW (11.0V) into 64Ω loads and offer over 15V to loads of 600Ω or higher, all through its balanced output.

More Power Matters
Laptops and smartphones typically have a low power output of less than 1.0V. With a quality pair of headphones, you often find yourself running out of power, never truly experiencing their full potential.
Connect your laptop, phone, or DAC to the ZEN CAN Signature and plug in your headphones. Delivering 50 times more power, you’ll finally hear what you’ve been missing. But the ZC Signature offers more than just power: it delivers warm and exceptional sound quality due to its Class A discrete balanced circuitry, inherited from the flagship Pro iCAN headphone amplifier.
3 In, 3 Out
The ZEN CAN Signature offers a range of input options including stereo RCA, 3.5mm SE, and 4.4mm Balanced inputs, making it versatile enough to connect with your laptops, phones, or DACs.
For output, it provides a 4.4mm Balanced option for headphones that support it. It also features a 6.3mm jack for headphones with standard SE connectors. If you’re using earphones with a 3.5mm plug, a 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter is included.
The unit also includes an analog balanced output on the back panel, ideal for connecting active speakers via a 4.4mm to XLR adapter. As the ZEN CAN Signature is fully balanced and dual-mono circuit design, this is the recommended output option.

Premium Inside and Out
The ZEN CAN Signature employs a military-spec PCB to enhance signal integrity. It also incorporates audiophile-grade components:

ELNA Silmic II and OS-CON capacitors offer excellent noise reduction capabilities and frequency characteristics
iFi/AMR OV ‘Operationsverstärker’ series op-amps provide low noise and distortion, delivering performance that equals or surpasses many high-end headphone amps.


Silent Power
Unlike other headphone amplifiers that come with standard power supplies like those for notebooks, the ZEN CAN Signature includes the iFi iPower2 power supply. This features Active Noise Cancellation II to eliminate all incoming EMI and RFI noise, ensuring a clean and clear audio experience. The iPower2 is exceptional being more than 10 times quieter than standard power supplies, but to further reduce system interference, consider the DC iPurifier2 as well as the iPowerX power supply.
Specifications


Input Voltage: 5V/2.5A

Max Output

Balanced @ 600Ω: >15.1V/385 mW
Balanced @ 64Ω: >11.0V/1890 mW
Balanced @ 32Ω: >6.2V/1200 mW
SE @ 600Ω: >7.6V/98mW
SE @ 64Ω: >7.4V/870 mW
SE @ 32Ω: >7.2V/1600 mW



THD+N: <0.006% (@ 360 mW/2.4V 16Ω) | <0.005% (@ 100 mW/1.27V 16Ω)

SNR: BAL >121dBA (@ 15.2V) | SE >120dBA (@ 7.6V)

Max Output

Balanced: 7.4V RMS
RCA: 3.8V RMS
3.5mm: 1.92V RMS



Gain: 0dB, 6dB, 12dB, and 18dB

Frequency Response: 10Hz - 200kHz (-3dB)

Power Consumption: No Signal ~5W | Max Signal ~12W

Dimensions: 6.2" x 4.6" x 1.4"

Weight: 1.21 lbs
IFi 1 Year Warranty

Line Section


Outputs: BAL 6.7V max. (variable) | UnBAL 3.5V max. (variable)

Output Impedance: BAL <200Ω | UnBAL: <100Ω

SNR: <110dB(A) @ 0dBFS

THD+N: BAL <0.007% @ 0dBFS | UnBAL <0.015% @ 0dBFS

Headphone Section


Outputs: BAL 6.7V max. @ 600Ω | UNBAL 3.5V max. @ 600Ω

Output Power

Balanced: >1000mW @ 32Ω | >74mW @ 600Ω
Unbalanced: >320mW @ 32Ω; >40mW @ 300Ω



Output Impedance: <1Ω

SNR: <116dB(A) +-1 @ 0dBFS

THD+N: <0.005% (1V @ 16Ω)

In the Box

2023 ZEN CAN Signature amp
iFi iPower2 AC Adapter
RCA Cable
3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter

Quick start guide and Instruction card
IFi ZEN CAN Signature User Manual