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iFi Audio's ZEN Air DAC produces very high resolution (high resolution) quality sound. This sound is much better than the standard audio you would get from just your computer, game console, tablet or smartphone.
Hi-Res Audio certified USB audio DAC with MQA decoding and headphone amp
iFi Audio 's ZEN Air DAC produces very high resolution (high resolution) quality sound. This sound is far better than the standard audio you would get just using your computer, game console, tablet or smartphone. Imagine the difference in quality between a standard TV and an 8K Ultra HD TV - but in terms of sound! That's what this external DAC promises you! It gives your music a real edge. Once you hear it, you'll be converted and convinced!
The ZEN Air DAC functions as both a DAC and a headphone amp. Simply connect it to your computer or smart device via a USB cable. Then connect it to your headphones via the headphone jack on the front or to the speakers via the RCA connections on the back. If you already own an amp, you can use the ZEN DAC Air as a pure DAC with that amp or speakers.
Hi-Res Audio certified, the ZEN Air DAC ensures a high quality audio experience by supporting PCM, DSD, DXD and MQA formats. The on-board Burr-Brown Multibit chip delivers its full potential to perfectly accompany your everyday audiophile listening. The symmetrical design delivers superior performance while minimizing background noise for quiet operation.
The ZEN Air DAC also features some of iFi Audio's unique sound adjustments. PowerMatch adjusts the gain of the ZEN Air DAC so that it operates at the right level for your headphones. Gain is just a unit of measurement that indicates how loud an audio source is and is measured in decibels (dB). XBass+ allows you to adjust the bass to suit your headphones and your personal taste. Both adjustments are designed to enhance and personalise your listening experience.
The iFi Audio ZEN Air DAC features an unbalanced headphone output in 6.35 mm jack format. The headphone output delivers 280 mW of power at 32 ohms. The RCA output can be used as a source with a hi-fi amplifier.
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General information |
Product name |
iFi Audio ZEN Air DAC |
Brand |
iFi Audio | |
Model |
ZEN_AIR_DAC | |
Specifications |
USB |
Yes |
D/A converter |
32 bits / 384 kHz | |
Headphone amplifier |
Yes | |
Signal-to-noise ratio |
113 dB | |
Impedance |
1 Ohm | |
Autonomous |
No | |
Connectivity |
Audio input |
USB 3.0 |
Audio outputs |
1 X Headphone (6.35mm Jack) | |
| 1 X Audio stereo (2x RCA Female) | ||
Physical characteristics |
Width |
158 mm |
Height |
35 mm | |
Depth |
117 mm | |
Weight |
315 g | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
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Product referenced on 5 Jan 2023
Works perfectly, plugged into a speaker amp and also tried on ~40 homs headphones. I use it with an old switch-mode power supply, so it doesn't drain the phone battery (tested with a non-commercial power measurement app, Wattz) and I don't hear any audio artefacts (my hearing is lambda). The device draws ~0.7W from the power supply when the front light is on, otherwise nothing.
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