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iFi Audio - ZEN Air DAC
Desktop DAC & Headphone Amp24 Hours
Designed in the
UK
1 Year of
Warranty
Ideal for
Indoor Use
Connect With
USB3.0
>280mW @ 32Ω
Power Output
IFI AUDIO INTRODUCES THE ALL-NEW ZEN AIR DAC AND HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
iFi Audio presents the ZEN Air DAC based on the award-winning ZEN Series. The ZEN Air range makes high-performance audio more accessible than ever before. The iFi Audio ZEN Air DAC is a versatile device that can act as a pure Hi-Res DAC with an amp and speakers and also fulfils the role of a headphone amp. The ZEN Air DAC can be used with PCs, Macs, Smartphones, Tablets and Gaming Consoles. ZEN Air DAC is capable of playing back Hi-res PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256 natively and offers support for MQA rendering too.


EXPERIENCE REFINED PERFORMANCE WITHOUT ANY ARTEFACTS OR JITTER
ZEN Air DAC is the latest addition to the beloved and award-winning ZEN series devices from iFi Audio. The ZEN Air DAC offers a pure listening experience with the equipped 16 core XMOS chip. This new 16-core chip is fused with iFi optimised firmware delivers double the clock speed and expanded memory as well as USB connectivity. Apart from optimising the sound, this XMOS chip improves the processing power, clock speed and memory. The other purpose that the chip fulfils is to feed an external amp, be it a headphone amp, or an amp and active speakers. This new and improved ZEN Air DAC elevates the sound quality of digital sources to a higher plane.


EMBEDDED WITH BURR-BROWN CHIP FOR IMMACULATE HI-RES AUDIO QUALITY
The iFi Audio ZEN Air DAC comes equipped with a Burr-Brown Native DSD DAC chip to deliver ‘Bit-Perfect’ audio with native PCM, DSD and DXD support. The iFi-programmed XMOS firmware which processes data received at the USB input, combined with jitter-eradicating audiophile-grade oscillators, contribute to exemplary handling of digital audio signals as they are received, processed and converted to analogue form. This allows you to experience and enjoy your music in the highest quality. ZEN Air DAC supports Hi-Res True Native playback of all music formats from MP3 to DSD 256, PCM 32bit/384kHz and DXD 352.8/384kHz.

MQA RENDERING SUPPORT WITH POWERMATCH AND XBASS+ TECHNOLOGY
ZEN Air DAC MQA support through the USB connection with full rendering capability of MQA files thanks to the processing power of the new 16-core XMOS chip. With this, you can enjoy your music in the original master recording quality as the ZEN Air DAC can now render MQA files effortlessly. It also allows you to stream from popular services like Apple Music, Room and Tidal.
With the ZEN Air DAC, you also capability to use the PowerMatch feature that adjusts the gain of the ZEN Air DAC so it functions at the right level for your headphones. ZEN Air DAC also offers unique sonic tailoring possibilities with XBass+ technology and Analogue Bass Boost. XBass+ technology and Analogue Bass allows you to tailor the audio to suit your headphones and your sonic taste by extending the bass response.


EQUIPPED WITH HIGH-QUALITY COMPONENTS FOR DISTORTION-FREE AUDIO
The new ZEN Air DAC comes equipped with high-grade components. The amplification stage in the ZEN Air DAC utilises an iFi Operational Amplifier OV2637 that delivers high performance with low noise and is capable of driving various headphones. ZEN Air DAC also embeds an advanced low jitter clock with a Texas Instruments precision low-noise power supply to complement the audio circuitry. Outstanding components like TDK C0G capacitors complete the design for the device. The iFi Audio ZEN Air DAC also offers a 6.3mm headphone output at the front with an added gold plated RCA socket at the back that allows you to maintain an immaculate audio signal.



EXPERTLY BUILT WITH AN INDICATIVE LED LIGHT FOR AUDIO FORMATS PLAYED
iFi Audio ZEN Air DAC comes equipped with a powerful LED that lights up on the front panel. This LED light is RGB enabled and doubles as an indicator light to display the file format of the played file. The specific colour of the LED is as follows - PCM 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz Green, PCM 176.4/192/352.8/384kHz Yellow, DSD 64/128 Teal, DSD 256 Blue and MQA files show a Magenta light. This LED light provides a quick visual cue for your played track and informs you quickly.

INPUT VOLTAGE | DC 5V/2.5A |
DIGITAL INPUT | USB3.0 B Socket (USB2.0 compatible) |
FORMATS | PCM : 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192/352.8/384kHz DSD : 2.8/3.1/5.6/6.1/11.3/12.3MHz DXD : 352.8/384kHz MQA : Renderer |
DAC | Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown |
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") |
WEIGHT | 315 g (0.69 lbs) |
OUTPUT | 1V / 3.3V max. |
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | ≤50Ω |
SNR | <-113dB(A) @ 0dBFS |
DNR | >113dB(A) @ -60dBFS |
THD + N | <0.04% @ 0dBFS |
OUTPUT | 1V / 3.3V max. (variable) |
OUTPUT POWER | >280mW @ 32Ω; >36mW @ 300Ω |
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | <1Ω |
THD + N | <0.04% (100mW @ 16Ω) |
SNR | >113dBA (3.3V) |
BOX CONTENTS | 1. iFi Audio ZEN Air DAC |
2. 1 x USB2.0 Cable | |
3. 1 x Quick Start card | |
4. 1 x Assistance card |
GENERIC NAME | Digital Audio Converter |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | China |
IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
NET QUANTITY | 1 |


The iFi Audio Story
From live experience for your home to on-the-go music for your ears, iFi Audio has a wide range of audio products for every music enthusiast. Ever since the beginning of iFi Audio in the year 2012, it is the love of music lovers that have been encouraging iFi audio to develop audio products that make a difference in how music is heard. The products are designed, developed and manufactured in iFi Audio headquarters in Southport, UK. The materials are sourced from across the globe including from countries like Germany, USA and Japan. iFi Audio has its distribution centre in the USA and is working hard on increasing its global network of distributors.
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The High-Octane Audio
iFi Audio is an award-winning company focussed to deliver audio products to enrich music listening experience. iFi Audio understands how important music is to people and therefore all of their products are centred towards delivering amazing sound that is free of noise, distortion and other kinds of hiss. A studio-quality sound which is close to how the artist intended the music to sound. The materials that are used in most of the iFi products are used to enhance the sound performance of the product by eliminating echo and disturbing jitter.
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A Proud Eco-Friendly Company
iFi takes the environment safety sincerely and recognizes their role to contribute to the cause. Therefore all the iFi products including their packaging are made of eco-friendly materials like aluminium paper and recycled plastics which can be recycled and reused in the future. iFi Audio makes sure that no hazardous toxins or materials are used in the products and that they meet the standards of environmental safety

1 Year Warranty
Don't sweat it, this iFi Audio - ZEN Air DAC comes with a warranty
from iFi Audio that covers manufacturing defects.
All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.
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