ifi ZEN DAC AIR: Compact DAC / Amplifier (Black & Silver)

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ifi ZEN DAC AIR: Compact DAC / Amplifier (Black & Silver)

Name: ifi ZEN DAC AIR: Compact DAC / Amplifier (Black & Silver)
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IFI ZEN DAC AIR

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ZEN Air DAC

Improve the quality of your everyday audio with the ZEN Air DAC.

DAC stands for Digital to Analogue converter. In a nutshell, a DAC converts the digital info in your source device – your computer, games console, tablet or smartphone – to music that we can hear through speakers or headphones.

Every device that is a source of digital sound has a built-in DAC. External DACs sound much better that the standard DACs used inside these devices.

Digital to Analogue Converter and Headphone Amp

Based on the award-winning ZEN Series, the ZEN Air
range makes high-performance audio more affordable
than ever before.
The ZEN Air DAC elevates the sound quality of digital
sources to a higher plane.
It can be used as:
▪ A headphone amp
▪ A pure DAC with an amp and speakers

Hearing is believing

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 4K 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)!

Get the Best out of your Headphones

▪ Connect the ZEN Air DAC via USB to:
▪ PCs
▪ Macs
▪ Smartphones
▪ Tablets
▪ Games consoles and more
Its compact size and powerful amp means it’s a
must for your home, office or gaming set-up.

Simply better

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 DAC Air as a pure DAC with this amp or speakers.

Hi-Res DAC

▪ Hi-res PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz
▪ Full native DSD256
▪ MQA (Renderer)

Flexible formats

The ZEN Air DAC supports different file formats – PCM 32bit/384kHz, fully native DSD256 and MQA.

PCM – Pulse Code Modulation is the file format used in CD, DVD, Blu-ray and other digital audio applications. It’s the next step up from MP3.

DSD – Direct Stream Digital is a very high-quality audio format, better than CD quality. The higher the number (sample rate), the better the recording – DSD64, 128, 256, 512 and 1024. Fully native means that it hasn’t been altered in any way from the original recording.

MQA – Master Quality Authenticated is an award-winning audio technology that enables music fans to stream the original master recording into their home, car or their mobile. With the ZEN Air DAC you can listen to MQA straight out of the box. Simply connect to Tidal Masters and check the option to stream MQA.

Audio Format LEDs (kHz)

Sonic tailoring

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

PowerMatch adjusts the gain of the ZEN DAC Air 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.

High-performance circuitry

The ZEN Air DAC’s high-performance circuitry delivers smooth, detailed and dynamic sound.

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.

PowerMatch

PowerMatch adjusts the gain of the ZEN Air DAC so
it functions at the right level for your headphones.
OFF – best for IEMs (In-Ear-Monitors)
ON – best for on/over ear headphones

Connections

Superior Design And Components

DIMENSIONS

Width : 158 mm / 6.2 inches

Depth : 117 mm / 4.6 inches

Height : 35 mm / 1.4 inches

Weight : 315 g / 0.969 lbs

GENERAL

Power Supply Voltage : DC 5V/2.5A

Chipset : XMOS 16-Core

Power Consumption : No Signal ~0.5W / Max Signal ~2.5W

Input(s) : USB3.0 B Socket (USB2.0 compatible)

Formats : 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

DAC : Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown

HEADPHONE SECTION

Output(s) : 1V / 3.3V max. (variable)

Output Power : >280mW @ 32Ω ; >36mW @ 300Ω

Output Impedance(s) : <1Ω

THD + N : <0.04% (100mW @ 16Ω)

SNR : >113dBA (3.3V)

LINE SECTION

Output(s) : 1V / 3.3V max.

Output Impedance(s) : ≤50Ω

SNR : <-113dB(A) @ 0dBFS

DNR : >113dB(A) @ -60dBFS

THD + N : <0.04% @ 0dBFS

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