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iFi Audio ZEN AIR DAC Hi-Resolution DAC and Headphone Amplifier Supply

Original price was: $159.00.Current price is: $79.50.
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Description

The ZEN Air DAC outputs very hi-res (high resolution) quality audio. This is much better that the standard audio you would get from just using your computer, games console, tablet or smartphone. Imagine the difference in quality from a standard TV to an 8K Ultra HD TV — but in sound! This is the difference an external DAC makes to your music. Once you hear it, you’ll be converted (not just your audio)!

The ZEN Air DAC functions as both a DAC and a headphone amp. It’s a great first step if you are just starting on your audio journey. Simply connect it to your computer or smart device via a USB cable.  Then connect it to your headphones via the headphone jack at the front or to speakers via the RCA connections at the back. If you already have an amp, you can use the ZEN Air DAC as a pure DAC with this amp or speakers.

Flexible formats

The ZEN Air DAC supports PCM 32bit 384kHz, fully native DSD256, and MQA for versatile high-quality audio playback.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) – is the format used in CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays, offering a step up from MP3.
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) – Provides superior audio quality, with sample rates like DSD64, 128, and 256. Fully native ensures the original recording remains unaltered.
MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) – Delivers studio-quality sound. Connect to Tidal Masters to stream MQA with ease, right out of the box.

Sonic tailoring

The ZEN Air DAC also sports a couple of unique sonic tweaks from iFi.

PowerMatch adjusts the gain of the ZEN Air DAC so it functions 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 tailor the bass to suit your headphones and your personal taste.

Both are designed to improve and personalise your listening experience.

And breathe…

Most DACs still use digital volume control – ours is analogue. What does this mean? When you reduce the volume on other DACs you remove data from the song or soundtrack. With analogue volume control, you reduce the volume whilst maintaining the quality.

Put simply, the ZEN Air DAC is an easy way to experience super clear, hi-res audio quality in your everyday listening.

Sift through the noise, breathe in the Air.

Specifications

DAC

Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown

DIMENSIONS

158 x 117 x 35 mm
6.2 x 4.6 x 1.4

DNR

Line Section:
>113dB(A) @ -60dBFS

FORMATS SUPPORTED

44.1 48 88.2 96 176.4 192 352.8 384kHz PCM

2.8 3.1 5.6 6.2 11.2 12.4MHz DSD

353 384KHz DXD

MQA

INPUT

USB2.0 B Socket

INPUT VOLTAGE

DC 5V 2.5A

NET WEIGHT

315 g
0.694 lbs

OUTPUT

Line Section:
1V 3.3V max.

Headphone Section:
1V 3.3V max. (variable)

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE

Line Section:
≤50Ω

Headphone Section:
<1Ω

POWER CONSUMPTION

No Signal ~0.5W Max Signal ~2.5W

RMS OUTPUT POWER

Headphone Section:
>230mW @ 32Ω ; >36mW @ 300Ω

SNR

Line Section:
<-113dB(A) @ 0dBFS

Headphone Section:
<-113dB(A) @ 0dBFS

THD+N

Line Section:
<0.04% @ 0dBFS

Headphone Section:
<0.04% (100mW @ 16Ω)

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