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Specifications
- ANALOGUE INPUTS
- SE RCA L/R: 2.0V nominal @ 0dBFS, 1MegOhm Zin SE 3.5mm: 1.0V nominal @ 0dBFS, 1 MegOhm Zin BAL 4.4mm: 4.0V nominal @ 0dBFS, 24kOhm Zin
- DIMENSIONS
- 158x117x35mm (6.2x4.6x1.4”)
- DNR
- Line Section: ≥119dB(A) Headphone Section: BAL 4.4mm: ≥119dB(A) @ 0dBFS SE 6.35mm: ≥119dB(A) @ 0dBFS
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE
- 10Hz-200kHz (-3dB)
- GAIN
- 0dB, 6dB, 12dB, 18dB
- HEADPHONE OUTPUT MAX
- Headphone Section: BAL 4.4mm: >15.1V/385mW (@ 600 Ohms), >6.2V/1,200mW (@ 32 Ohms) SE 6.35mm: >7.6V/98mW (@ 600 Ohms), >7.2V/1,600mW (@ 32 Ohms)
- HEADPHONE OUTPUT RMS
- Headphone Section: BAL 4.4mm: >11.5V/2,000mW (@ 64 Ohms) SE 6.35mm: >7.2V/1,600mW (@ 32 Ohms)
- INPUT VOLTAGE
- DC: 5V/2.5A AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
- MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL
- SE RCA: 3.8V RMS SE 3.5mm: 1.92V RMS BAL 4.4mm: 7.4V RMS
- NET WEIGHT
- 495g (1.09 lbs)
- OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
- Line Section: <200 Ohms Headphone Section: BAL 4.4mm HP: <2 Ohms SE 6.35mm HP: <1 Ohm
- POWER CONSUMPTION
- No Signal: ~5W Max Signal: ~13W
- SNR
- Line Section: ≥125dB (7.3V 4.4mm Input 0dB @ 200kOhm) Headphone Section: BAL 4.4mm: ≥125dB (7.3V 4.4mm Input 0dB @ 600 Ohms) SE 6.35mm: ≥122dB (1.9V Input 0dB @ 600 Ohms)
- THD+N
- Line Section: 0.006% (0dB 200kOhm load) Headphone Section: BAL 4.4mm: <0.006% (@ 360 mW/2.4V 16 Ohms) SE 6.35mm: <0.006% (@ 100mW/1.27V 16 Ohms)
Manufacturer's Description — ifi Audio
For those who crave more from their headphones.
This all-analogue amplifier delivers 2,000mW of power, supports xMEMS drivers, and offers five EQ modes – including presets that electrify gaming and movie marathons.
Incredible Power. Uncompromising Clarity.
In today's busy, fast-paced, and noisy world, we recognize the transformative power of music. Our new headphone amplifier, with its sleek design and unparalleled performance, immerses you in a world of pure harmony. Rediscover your music and experience true purity with the ZEN CAN 3
Crisp Footsteps. Clear Voices.
Struggling to hear what characters are saying in thrilling scenes? Movie mode enhances speech clarity in streamed content, immersing you in the story without distractions. For gamers, Game mode sharpens subtle audio cues, like footsteps and distant sounds, giving you a competitive edge by making every detail distinct and easy to pinpoint.
Majestic measurements (Output Power)
52x
more headphone power
ZEN CAN 3: 1,600mW
Laptop Headphone: 30mW
Superior Components. Class A Sound.
The ZEN CAN 3 features trickle-down Class A discrete balanced circuitry from our flagship headphone amplifier, built with premium components from Panasonic, TDK, Texas Instruments and muRata. Upgrade its performance with the ultra-quiet SilentPower iPower2delivering clarity with noise levels over 10 times quieter than standard audiophile power solutions.
Prodigious Power.
The ZEN CAN 3 has an outstanding 2,000mW of output power, transforming your headphone listening experience with unparalleled clarity, headroom, and precision. Its powerful amplification handles dynamic peaks effortlessly, ensuring your music is not just loud but vivid and immersive, capturing every detail and stirring your emotions.
Whether its planar magnetic headphones requiring more power to drive accurately, or high-impedance models that need ample current delivery, the ZEN CAN 3 rises to the challenge.
DSP-Free Purity...
Unlike DSP-based products, the ZEN CAN 3 uses pure analogue circuitry, preserving sound integrity with minimal distortion and natural frequency adjustments.
XBass+ enhances bass impact while maintaining midrange clarity, ideal for IEMs and open-back headphones. XSpace expands the soundstage, delivering a speaker-like, immersive audio experience.
Perfect for gaming and movies
Refreshed ZEN Design
The ZEN CAN 3 follows the recent design refresh found with other ZEN 3 series products in the iFi range. Its modern two-tone design stands out among the hi-fi ‘black boxes’ while the revised volume meter and Sunlit Bronze hardware adds to a premium look and feel.
The buttons on the front panel are
arranged in a smile-like formation which injects character into the ZEN CAN 3
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