iFi Audio ZEN CAN 3

Description

IFI ZEN CAN V3 | ANALOG AMPLIFIER FOR CLASS A HEADPHONES

INCREDIBLE POWER. UNCOMPROMISING CLARITY

Today the world is busy, fast and full of noise. iFi knows the power of music, and the unsurpassed clarity of the ZEN CAN 3 envelops you in raw, unadulterated emotion. Hear the crack of the voice, the crescendo of the choir, the delicate whisper of the piano... every note delivered with breathtaking precision.

The ZEN CAN 3 enhances late night listening sessions with its ability to effortlessly switch headphones from xMEMS-based IEMs to high-end planars. It delivers an output power of up to 2000 mW through the same Class A circuitry found in their flagship iCAN Phantom . And with brand new analog EQ modes, isolate yourself from the chaos of the outside world and allow total immersion during intense gaming and movie marathons.

In a world full of noise, welcome to ZEN.

Have you ever watched a movie and struggled with the dialogue during a critical scene? Incredibly frustrating, we know.

Enter Movie Mode , an EQ specifically designed for dialogue clarity in streaming content, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the story without straining to decipher it.

The game mode directly caters to the needs of those looking for any advantage during competitive play. Even the faintest sounds give away the position of the enemy or signal an impending threat. The game's EQ mode enhances this aspect of gameplay by sharpening subtle, low-end sound effects, ensuring that every sound becomes clearer and easier to pinpoint.

Finally, ZEN CAN 3 now supports IEMs using xMEMS , an innovative micro-speaker technology that pushes the boundaries of headphone performance:

• Extremely fast mechanical response, 150x faster than a typical dynamic driver
• Flat 2° phase response for more accurate sound reproduction
• +/- 1° phase adjustment for more precise surround sound
• Silicone speaker membrane, 95x stronger than plastic, for reduced speaker breakage and less muddy midrange

By including xMEMS amplification, the ZEN CAN 3 can deliver the voltage required for this cutting-edge technology to operate optimally, bringing the power of xMEMS to a whole new audience and ensuring you're ready for the future as it happens.

INCREDIBLE STRENGTH

With its impressive 2000mW output power, the ZEN CAN 3 offers a significant upgrade to the way you experience music through headphones, with unprecedented clarity and headroom. Its ability to handle dynamic highs with ease means you can experience vivid, immersive and deeply moving music. Whether it's planar magnetic headphones that require more power for accuracy or high-impedance models that need high current, the ZEN CAN 3 is up to the challenge.

PURITY WITHOUT DSP

Unlike other audiophile offerings, the ZEN CAN 3 features analog circuitry, as opposed to digital signal processing (DSP) where audio is manipulated before being converted into true analog audio. Instead, ZEN CAN 3 takes advantage of the natural advantages of analog circuitry: it maintains sound integrity, introduces less phase shift and distortion, and boasts a more natural frequency response.

TECHNICAL DATA

• Input voltage: DC 5V/2.5A | AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
• Analog inputs
  • RCA L/R: 2.0 V nominal at 0 dBFS, 1 MegΩ Zin
  • 3.5mm: 1.0V nominal @ 0 dBFS, 1 MegΩ Zin
  • 4.4 mm BAL: 4.0 V nominal @ 0 dBFS, 24 kΩ Zin
• Gain: 0dB, 6dB, 12dB, 18dB
• Frequency response: 10Hz-200kHz (-3dB)
• Power: ~5W (no signal) | ~13W (max. signal)
• Dimensions: 6.2" x 4.6" x 1.4"
• Net Weight: 1.09 lbs
• iFi 1-year limited warranty

Headphone output

• Impedance: 4.4 mm BAL <2Ω | 6.3mm <1Ω
• Output (RMS)
  • 4.4 mm BAL: >11.5 V/2000 mW @ 64 Ω
  • 6.3mm: >7.2V/1600mW @ 32Ω
• Output (MAX)
  • 4.4 mm BAL: >15.1 V/385 mW @ 600 Ω | >6.2 V/1200 mW @ 32 Ω
  • 6.3 mm: >7.6 V/98 mW @ 600 Ω | >7.2 V/1600 mW @ 32 Ω
• xMEMS: 4.4 mm BAL >21 Vpp, 22 Ω, 11 V DC bias
• SNR
  • 4.4 mm BAL: ≥125 dB (7.3 V 4.4 mm input 0 dB at 600 Ω)
  • 6.3 mm: ≥122 dB (1.9 V input 0 dB @ 600 Ω)
• DNR: 4.4 mm BAL: ≥119 dB(A) @0dBFS | 6.3mm: ≥119dB(A) @0dBFS
• THD+N
  • 4.4 mm BAL: <0.006% (@360 mW/2.4 V 16 Ω)
  • 6.3mm: <0.006% (@100mW/1.27V 16Ω)

They line up

• Impedance: <200Ω
• Output level: 4Vrms (0dB 200kΩ load)
• SNR: ≥125 dB (7.3 V 4.4 mm input 0 dB @ 200 kΩ)
• DNR: ≥119 dB(A)
• THD+N: 0.006% (0dB 200kΩ load)