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It further improves the sound quality with enhanced circuit design, while maintaining the versatile features of the ‘regular’ version and adding something special – a custom EQ setting precisely tailored across the entire frequency response curve to make the most of a popular headphone model: the Meze 99 headphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe amp provides magnificent drive capability, delivering 1600mW (7.2V) into 32 ohms from the single-ended output, with 15V+ available to loads of 600 ohms or more through the balanced output. The ZEN CAN Signature MZ99 delivers monumentally low distortion, rich sonic detail, and mesmerizing dynamics, and the ability to drive all manner of headphones with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eiFi's ActivEQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eiFi's ActivEQ feature combines active and passive components to create a specific EQ curve to suit a particular pair of headphones. This is performed in the analog domain without adding any additional noise or distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Meze 99 Classics are revered the world over for their exceptional tonality and dynamic expression. They are loved by artists and audio enthusiasts alike. The ZEN CAN Signature MZ99, with the perfectly matched ActivEQ mode, adjusts the treble for more ‘vivaciousness’, and the enhanced mid-low bass extracts the last drop of sonic goodness from the Meze 99 Classics. The Meze 99 Classics and ZEN CAN Signature MZ99 performance is simply magnificent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e99 is the Magic Number\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSelecting the MZ99 button on the ZEN CAN Signature MZ99 calibrates its signal to complement the headphone’s response characteristics right across the frequency range. This then tunes its performance to work with Meze 99 headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ZEN CAN Signature MZ99 does not only work with the Meze 99 Classics, but also with the Meze 99 Neo and the Meze 99 by Drop. As with iFi's previous ZEN CAN Signature models, this feature can be switched on or off. Without ActivEQ engaged, the ZEN CAN Signature MZ99’s performance will bring out the best in all other headphones and in-ear monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePowerMatch and XSpace Technologies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ZEN CAN Signature MZ99 has four gain settings in six dB steps – 0dB, 6dB, 12dB and 18db. iFi calls this PowerMatch. This enables the amp to precisely suit the connected headphones. 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But why not push your power upgrade to the max with the all-new iFi iPower X? This ultra-low noise AC\/DC power supply from iFi has been optimized to take advantage of new knowledge, new components, and new tech in the world of super high-frequency power supply design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor Virtually Any DC Powered AV Device\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhich products benefit? The iPower X works with virtually any DC powered AV device that uses an outboard power supply, such as the common 'wall wart' – from streamers to DACs to phono stages to Pro-Ject turntables. And the iPower X is simple to use. Just check the correct voltage and order the appropriate model (5V, 9V, 12V, or 15V). Check the correct polarity setup (see below), ensure the current output is sufficient, then plug in and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhile the majority of home and pro audio products have a 'center positive' DC power connector type, some components use a 'center negative' instead. Correct polarity is crucial to the iPower X. If you are unsure of the DC polarity of your product, please look in the user guide for you component or check with your vendor. For equipment using a DC power connection, it is common practice to include protection circuitry against over-voltage\/reverse polarity, but not every manufacturer will have applied this. Always check first, as AMR\/iFi is not responsible for incorrect use or damage arising from use of the iPower X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTo use the iPower X with 'center negative' components, the iPower X comes with a Center Negative Power Adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eActive Noise Cancellation2\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe iPower X uses iFi's Active Noise Cancellation2 to cancel all incoming EMI or RFI noise. Based on military tech, iFi's improved Active Noise Cancellation2 circuitry actively cancels all incoming noise. It does this in a similar way to active noise-cancelling headphones. It generates a signal identical to that of the incoming electrical noise but in the opposite phase, actively cancelling it out. This is highly effective at removing low- and mid-frequency noise, while passive insulating filters deal with higher frequency interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis combination is measurably more effective at eradicating noise corrupting the USB signal than devices relying solely on passive filtering. It reduces the noise floor by \u0026gt;40dB (\u0026gt;100x).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eImproved Capacitance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAs is usual with iFi, every new design means not only improving how it looks on the outside but more importantly also how it functions on the inside. The input capacitance is now 50% larger and the output capacitance is 150% larger when compared to the original iPower. In practical terms, this gives you more filtration, improved dynamics, and unsurpassed sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor better suppression of high-frequency noise, iFi added solid organic semi-conductors to its output filter. The iPower X leakage noise is 20x lower than normal SMPS (100pf vs 2,200pf) of outboard ‘wall wart’ power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCrème de la Crème Components\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eInside iPower X iFi is using the latest solid organic capacitors for better suppression of high-frequency noise. And the leakage capacitance is \u0026lt;20x than your normal SMPS. In a nutshell, this means there is no escape for unwanted noise!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAll in all, the iPower X will give you 20% more power than the original iFi iPower and increased amperage, which means it can work with more equipment than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSleek, Modern Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe iPower X comes dressed in a new cream\/beige chassis for a cool, clean look. iFi has added several openings and the iFi logo is backlit by a pleasant cyan LED light. There’s no second guessing when this mini work of art is on and connected to the mains. And as always, gives you freedom. 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The DC iPurifier2 from iFi Audio puts a barrier between them. It strips away noise and restores clear sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DC iPurifier2 handles 5 volts through 24 volts, and it's compatible with all power supplies. It has a 5.5×2.1mm barrel plus adapters for 5.5×2.5mm and 3.5×1.35mm barrels. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DC iPurifier2 has taken a step into the next generation from previous versions with Active Noise Cancellation2® that sharply reduce noise and bring recordings to the fore. Panasonic SP-Cap Polymer Capacitors further minimize noise and keep your device temperature stable. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eEasy to Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DC iPurifier2 is easy to use. Just add between the SMPS and the device, such as a router, DAC, set-top box, media streamer, laptop or desk mixer. 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The results are so amazing, the iPhono3 Black Label will have you trying \"just one more LP\" into the wee, small hours. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eListen to vinyl recordings in the original and correct way. When so much is invested in an audio system, to leave out the final few percent of correctly matching the equalization to the LP is almost a sacrilege! \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eWell-Designed Subsonic Filter\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe iPhono3 Black Label's subsonic filter is well designed and implemented. A warped track or record will cause a large signal output in the subsonic region, typically well below 20Hz. For example. A 33-1\/3 RPM album with a single warped section can create a signal that will cause significant cone movement, and this is very undesirable. By correcting this issue at the root -cause stage, the subsonic filter ensures that the rest of your system will sonically benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eClass A TubeState® Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWouldn't it be great if we could get 'tube sound' from solid-state gear? Most people would tell you that's impossible. But it is possible, and it really is worth it. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eMany inexperienced audiophiles believe that the 'tube sound from solid-state' focuses on emulating the characteristic distortion of tube circuits, but iFi has long stressed that there is much more to just replicating the harmonic distortion of the tube sound. The key is not to add distortion, but to avoid certain types of distortion that are undesirable with respect to subjective sound quality. Class A TubeState® Technology eliminates these from solid-state circuitry, without adding on tube-like distortion and noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTo enhance the audiophile experience, the iPhono3 Black Label employs a simple Class A buffer circuit. The Class A buffer minimizes the loading of the amplifier circuit and at the same time reliably biases the output stage of the integrated circuit amplifier into single-ended Class A (it normally operates in Class AB). Incidentally, all other stages in integrated circuit amplifiers operate in Class A. This is why biasing the output stage into single-ended Class A and adding the Class A Buffer is so effective to improving sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eDirect Drive Servo-less\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDirect Drive Servoless® is an important element of the audiophile experience, which is not visible in measurements but is quite audible. Unlike a standard phono stage design, the iPhono3 Black Label continues the special design tradition of being direct coupled (i.e. no coupling capacitor) from cartridge to output and it does so without requiring a conventional DC servo. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eDC-Infinity Circuitry\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn the iPhono3 Black Label the unique DC-Infinity circuit boosts the circuits DC gain to approach infinity. \r\nOnce the feedback loop is closed, this near-infinite DC gain cancels all offset voltages to deliver a direct-coupled output with 0V DC offset. The key to the DC-Infinity circuit is that it only changes the gain below approx. 0.01Hz, while leaving the AC behavior of the circuit at higher frequencies unchanged, injecting neither noise nor distortion into the audio signal.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAny noise and distortion of the DC-Infinity circuit happens at the same signal level as the output signal and is by design around 100 times less than the noise and distortion of the actual amplifier circuit. So compared to the actual phono stage noise and distortion, it effectively disappears.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSet-and-Forget Precise Load\/Gain Configuration\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eYour phono cartridge has been lovingly crafted. Whether it's MM or MC, no two cartridges are identical in performance. The iPhono3 Black Label, like the AMR PH-77 from which it descends, enables you to set the precise load\/gain for the cartridge you have. Set it and forget it to squeeze every last drop of performance out of your precious pickup. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eX-Powered\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe iPhono3 Black Label demands the ultimate power supply. 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LED drivers, switch-mode wall-warts on every smart device, Wi-Fi access points, cellular base stations, neighbors’ HVAC systems, electric cars charging next door — all of it dumps electrical noise onto the same shared utility transformer that feeds your listening room. That noise rides the line into your DAC, preamp, amplifier, and streamer, where it shows up in the listening chair as a slightly hazy midrange, less defined low-level detail, and a noise floor that masks the quiet stuff in the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe iFi PowerStation is iFi’s response to that problem in a whole-system, eight-outlet form factor. Where most power conditioners use passive filters — chokes, capacitors, and transformers tuned to attenuate noise across a chosen frequency range — the PowerStation does something fundamentally different. It uses iFi’s \u003cstrong\u003eActive Noise Cancellation II\u003c\/strong\u003e circuit to \u003cem\u003eactively generate an inverse copy of the incoming noise\u003c\/em\u003e and sum it back into the line, where the two signals cancel each other. Same principle as noise-cancelling headphones, applied to AC mains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical result, per iFi’s measurements: roughly \u003cstrong\u003e40 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e (more than 100×) of noise reduction across the full audio-relevant frequency range, including the lower frequencies where passive filters struggle. \u003cem\u003eIn our experience, a good power conditioner or low-noise power supply will almost always noticeably improve the sound of any high-end audio system.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the PowerStation Fits in the iFi Lineup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerStation is iFi’s \u003cstrong\u003etop-tier whole-system AC product\u003c\/strong\u003e. The brand also sells smaller AC iPurifier modules that plug directly into a wall outlet (or into one of the PowerStation’s outlets) and apply the same active-cancellation technology to a single component. Many PowerStation owners also run AC iPurifiers in two of the eight outlets — typically one in the digital section and one in the analog section — to get extra cleanup right at the source. iFi explicitly designed the PowerStation and AC iPurifier to be additive: each one adds another stage of cancellation, and the two are intended to be used together in serious systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerStation does not replace the wall-wart on a streamer or DAC — that’s the job of the iFi iPower Elite (a low-noise DC supply for components with an external power adapter). The PowerStation cleans up the AC feeding everything else: integrated amps, power amps, preamps, turntables, source components with internal AC transformers, and the iPower Elite supplies themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- THE TECHNOLOGY INSIDE --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Technology Inside the PowerStation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eActive Noise Cancellation II — Active vs Passive, Explained\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost power conditioners on the market use passive filtering: chokes (inductors), bypass capacitors, and sometimes ferrites tuned to attenuate noise above a chosen frequency. Passive filters work well at higher frequencies — they’re effective in the high-MHz range where switching-supply hash and RF interference live — but they struggle in the lower-frequency range (audio-band and just-above) where some of the most audible noise sits. Building a passive filter that works well at low frequencies requires very large inductors and capacitors, which is why effective passive conditioners tend to be heavy, bulky, and expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eiFi’s Active Noise Cancellation II works on a different principle. A sensing circuit continuously monitors the noise on the AC line in real time. A second circuit generates an inverse-phase copy of that noise — same shape, opposite sign — and injects it back into the line. The two cancel each other, leaving a quieter signal. This active approach works \u003cem\u003eacross the full frequency range\u003c\/em\u003e, including the lower frequencies where passive filters fall short, and it does it without needing a heavy iron-core inductor in the signal path. Each outlet on the PowerStation also has additional \u003cstrong\u003epassive filtering\u003c\/strong\u003e tuned for the very highest-frequency RF and EMI — Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular — where active cancellation is less efficient. The combination of active and passive filtering is what gets the PowerStation to its \u0026gt;40 dB total noise-reduction figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmart Diagnostics and Intelligent Ground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of “go\/no-go” indicator LEDs on the PowerStation’s wedge-shaped front section continuously monitor your AC line for two common installation problems: \u003cstrong\u003ereversed polarity\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emissing earth ground\u003c\/strong\u003e. Reversed polarity is more common than people think — it usually means an outlet was wired wrong by the original installer, and it can degrade audio performance and create safety risks. Missing or floating ground shows up as audible buzz or hum at the speakers, and it’s surprisingly common in older homes. The PowerStation tells you both at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your listening room turns out to have a missing or ineffective ground, iFi includes a \u003cstrong\u003e4mm banana socket\u003c\/strong\u003e on the front of the unit — you can connect a supplemental earth wire (run to a known good ground point) and the PowerStation will use it. iFi calls this circuit \u003cstrong\u003eIntelligent Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, because it does not blindly create a ground connection that might form a ground loop with an existing earth in the rest of your system. If your system already has a working ground, the supplemental ground stays out of the way. If it doesn’t, the supplemental ground is what fixes the buzz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSurge Protection and Over-Voltage Cutout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerStation includes \u003cstrong\u003espike and surge protection rated to 30,000 amps at 1,000 V over 10 microseconds\u003c\/strong\u003e — a serious specification, comparable to dedicated whole-house surge protectors. If a major event hits the line (lightning, utility transient, equipment short), the PowerStation cuts power to all eight outlets and waits until conditions are safe before rebooting. If the over-voltage condition persists, the PowerStation stays in protection mode and will not power on, deliberately keeping your equipment safe rather than retrying into a still-faulty line. There’s no MOV that sacrifices itself on a single hit; the protection circuit is non-sacrificial and continues protecting after multiple events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild, Conductors, and Outlet Isolation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the PowerStation’s \u003cstrong\u003edark anodized aluminum chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e, each of the eight outlets sits in its \u003cem\u003eown individually shielded chamber\u003c\/em\u003e, with strategically placed EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) damping material to keep mechanical vibration from coupling between outlets. This is a real engineering decision, not cosmetic — adjacent outlets in a typical power strip share both their conductive bus and their physical enclosure, which lets noise from a switch-mode supply on one outlet contaminate an analog component on the adjacent outlet. The PowerStation breaks that path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eiFi uses \u003cstrong\u003ePurCopper\u003c\/strong\u003e — 99.9999% pure OFHC (Oxygen-Free High-Conductivity) continuous-cast copper — for all the high-current paths inside the unit, including the busbars that carry power between outlets, the conductive contacts of the AC outlets themselves, and the heavy-gauge internal wiring with multi-layered polymer insulation. PurCopper is the same conductor metallurgy used in audiophile cables; using it for the busbars and outlet contacts means the noise reduction the PowerStation delivers isn’t undone by a $0.50 stamped-brass outlet contact on the way out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- OUTLETS \u0026 FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOutlets, Layout, and Front-Panel Controls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutlet Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 NEMA 5-15 AC outlets, individually isolated in their own EVA-damped chambers, with PurCopper conductive elements throughout. Top-mounted in two rows along the length of the chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 IEC C14 mains inlet at the squared-off end of the chassis (uses a standard detachable IEC power cord — bring your own audiophile cord, or run the included one).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 power switch at the IEC inlet end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 wedge-shaped front section housing the diagnostic LEDs and the supplemental earth socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 polarity \/ earth diagnostic LEDs on the wedge front (green = OK, red = problem).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 4mm banana-type earth socket for supplemental Intelligent Ground connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Plug In Your System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug the PowerStation directly into a wall outlet — not into another power strip, surge protector, or extension cord. Plug your audio components into the PowerStation. iFi suggests grouping them by type if you can: digital sources (DAC, streamer, disc player) on one half of the unit, analog gear (preamp, phono, integrated\/power amp) on the other. If you also own one or more iFi \u003cstrong\u003eAC iPurifier\u003c\/strong\u003e modules, the recommended setup is to plug an iPurifier into one of the middle outlets to act as a noise barrier between the digital and analog sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- HONEST CURRENT-RATING DISCUSSION --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Much Gear Can It Power?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerStation is rated for \u003cstrong\u003e10 amps maximum total load\u003c\/strong\u003e. In a US 120V installation, that works out to roughly \u003cstrong\u003e1,200 watts\u003c\/strong\u003e of continuous draw across all eight outlets combined. (iFi’s marketing materials sometimes quote “2,500W” — that figure is for 230V markets, where 10A × 230V = 2,300W. In 120V US use, your ceiling is the lower number.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat 1,200-watt budget is generous for most audiophile systems: a streamer, a DAC, a phono stage, a preamp, and a moderately powered integrated or stereo amplifier will typically draw well under 600W combined at normal listening levels. A home theater rack with a multichannel AV receiver, a 4K display, and a few source components also fits comfortably. Where the PowerStation runs short on headroom is the corner case where you’re trying to power a pair of high-current Class A monoblocks pulling 400+ watts each at idle — that’s not the use case the PowerStation is designed for. For a system in that bracket, an AudioQuest Niagara, Furman Elite-20 PFi, or similar high-current product is a better match. For everything else, the PowerStation is correctly sized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the PowerStation compare to a Furman Elite or AudioQuest Niagara?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent design philosophy. Furman, AudioQuest, and most other audio power conditioners use \u003cstrong\u003epassive filtering\u003c\/strong\u003e — heavy chokes, large bypass capacitors, and tuned filter banks. iFi’s approach is \u003cstrong\u003eactive\u003c\/strong\u003e: a circuit that continuously generates inverse noise and cancels what’s on the line. Both approaches work; they have different strengths. Active cancellation reaches lower frequencies more efficiently and can deliver substantial noise reduction in a smaller, lighter chassis. Passive filtering pairs more naturally with high-current amplifier outlets and surge-isolation transformer designs (like the Furman IT-Reference series or AudioQuest Niagara 5000). For a streamer\/DAC\/preamp\/integrated-amp system in the 1,200W envelope, the PowerStation is competitive with similarly-priced passive units and offers a more modern technical approach. For very high-current systems, a Furman Elite-20 PFi or AudioQuest Niagara is the right call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it limit my amplifier’s dynamics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerStation does not put a series choke in the signal path the way some “filtered” outlets do. The active cancellation circuit operates in parallel with the signal path, so it doesn’t restrict current flow to your amplifier. That said, the PowerStation is rated for 10A total and shares that current ceiling across all eight outlets. If your amplifier alone can pull 8-9 amps on transient peaks (most amps under 200 watts per channel won’t), you’ll want to think carefully about what else is sharing the unit. For typical audiophile gear, the answer is no — the PowerStation will not noticeably limit dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat about DC offset on my mains? Does this fix amplifier hum from a humming toroidal transformer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the PowerStation is not a DC blocker. If your amplifier’s toroidal transformer is mechanically humming (a buzz coming from the chassis itself, separate from anything coming through the speakers), that’s almost certainly DC offset on the AC line, and a DC-blocking device is the correct fix. Audiolab makes a single-component DC Block and a six-outlet DC Block 6 specifically for that problem. The PowerStation cleans up RFI\/EMI noise but does not remove DC offset. If you have both problems — DC-induced transformer hum \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e general AC noise — you can run an Audiolab DC Block in front of the PowerStation, or vice-versa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiFi backs the PowerStation with a \u003cstrong\u003e12-month limited warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e from date of purchase. The warranty is only valid on units purchased from authorized iFi dealers. Audio Advisor is an authorized iFi dealer, so your warranty is in place when you buy from us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it have a banana socket for ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome older homes — and many rented apartments and condos — have AC outlets without a working earth ground, even if there’s a third pin in the outlet. A missing ground typically shows up as an audible buzz or hum in the speakers when the system gets quiet between tracks. The 4mm banana socket on the PowerStation’s front lets you connect a supplemental earth wire — usually run to a known good ground point such as a copper cold-water pipe or a dedicated grounding rod. The Intelligent Ground circuit detects whether your existing AC outlet is already grounded and only adds the supplemental earth if needed, so you can’t accidentally create a ground loop by plugging in an unnecessary ground wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHY BUY FROM AUDIO ADVISOR --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy the iFi PowerStation from Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Audio Advisor has helped over one million audiophiles build better-sounding systems since 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Listen in your own room, on your own system, for 60 days. If it’s not right, send it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our staff has decades of combined experience. Call us: \u003ca href=\"tel:8009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders over $49.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Affirm financing available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- LEARNING CENTER --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to learn more about AC power and your audio system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice on power conditioning, ground-loop troubleshooting, and building a quieter system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"iFi Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981510271149,"sku":"NEW-IFPS","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45981510303917,"sku":"DEMO-IFPS","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":45981510336685,"sku":"OPEN-IFPS","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cosmetically Blemished","offer_id":45981510369453,"sku":"BLEM-IFPS","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Factory Refreshed","offer_id":45981510402221,"sku":"RFRB-IFPS","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/IFPS_01-Large__16406.1726254618.1280.1280_a6ec5251-17c4-4cde-b6de-774703336642.jpg?v=1778113619"},{"product_id":"ifi-zen-air-phono-hi-res-phono-stage","title":"iFi ZEN Air Phono Hi-res Phono Stage","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHi-Res Phono Stage at a Highly Affordable Price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eMake the most of your treasured vinyl collection without cutting into your LP budget too deeply. The new ZEN Air Phono from iFi Audio is a hi-res phono stage for turntables that will bring you to a special place of bliss. Based on the award-winning ZEN Series, iFi’s brand new ZEN Air range makes high-performance audio more affordable than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEnjoy a purer listening experience with the ZEN Air Phono. A phono stage, also called a phono preamp, provides the connection between the record cartridge and the amplifier. Turntable cartridges output a very small signal. This signal needs amplifying up to several hundred times the original size before it is loud enough for your amplifier. A phono stage increases the signal level from millivolts to volts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUpgrade Your Vinyl Playback\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhen vinyl was the standard for audio recording, the phono stage was built into receivers and amps, allowing direct connection of a turntable. 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It’s ultra-capable while still being super-affordable. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCompact enough to use as a USB DAC\/headphone amp on your work desk and stylish enough to use at home with your favorite active speakers or amp, it delivers a level of specification and performance that punches above its super-affordable price tag. The ZEN DAC V2 supports PCM and DXD to 32-bit\/384kHz, DSD256 and MQA. DSD remains ‘bit-perfect’ thanks to the True Native Burr-Brown chip design.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e16 Core = Hardcore\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith its 16-core tech, the ZEN DAC V2 is now an MQA decoder rather than a renderer only. 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It further improves the sound quality with enhanced circuit design, whilst maintaining the versatile features of the ‘regular’ version and adding something special – a custom EQ setting precisely tailored across the entire frequency response curve to make the most of a popular headphone model: the MassDrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX headphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored the iFi Zen Can Signature V2 by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, \"JMu [Julie Mullins] auditioned both versions of the ZEN CAN with the appropriate headphones. With the EQ, she heard sharper transient attacks, more air and presence, and more detail and clarity, adding that 'yes, the EQ curve obviously boosts the bass,' which correlates with JA's [Jon Atkinson's] measurements. JCA found that the effect of the CANs' custom EQ wasn't dramatic, but it was positive, especially with the HiFiMan headphones, which could sound a bit woolly without it. Without EQ, JMu found that 'tonal balance with the ZEN set seemed extended and neutral, with rare hints of brightness.' JMu concluded that the ZEN Signature sets 'offer impressive sound quality—and a bit of style—for not a lot of money.'\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eiFi's ActivEQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eiFi's ActivEQ feature combines active and passive components to create a specific EQ curve to suit a particular pair of headphones. 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In particular, the 7kHz treble and bass below 500Hz is gently elevated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhat’s more, the benefits of this ActivEQ curve are equally applicable to the Sennheiser HD 650, which shares the same characteristics. It also has an effect on other Sennheiser models, too. This feature can be switched on or off. Without ActivEQ engaged, the ZEN CAN Signature 6XX’s performance is adroitly balanced to make the most of all manner of headphones and in-ear monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGain, Gain and More Gain\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ZEN CAN Signature 6XX has four gain settings in six dB steps – 0dB, 6dB, 12dB and 18db. iFi calls this PowerMatch. It enables the amp to precisely suit the connected headphones. 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This future-proof feature ensures full compatibility with all music formats available on streaming platforms, bringing you the best in sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEquipped with a built-in headphone amplifier and the versatility to function both as a DAC and a DAC\/preamp, this all-encompassing device is the only piece of equipment you’ll need on your desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ZEN DAC 3 won an Editors' Choice Award from \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Zen DAC offers a lot of features and high sound quality at an entry-level price. When it is mated with other high-performance components, SS found the results reference or near-reference level, though the Zen does require careful system-matching and quality cables that will likely cost far more than the DAC itself.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eZEN DAC 3 also landed a Highly Recommended award from Ed Selley at \u003cem\u003eavsforums.com\u003c\/em\u003e, lauding its \"superb audio performance with excellent sample rate support, excellent headphone performance, well made and easy to use… If what it does fits your needs, it’d hard to do better and the ZEN DAC 3 comes Highly Recommended.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Five Stars\" from \u003cem\u003etechradar\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSimon Lucas at \u003cem\u003etechradar\u003c\/em\u003e awarded the ZEN DAC 3 its top rating of Five Stars in his June 1 2024 review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Safe to say the iFi Zen DAC 3 represents good value in every respect. It’s properly built and finished, it’s specified to do a thorough job, and with the price uppermost in your mind it’s a very capable performer indeed. There are better desktop headphone amp\/DACs available, but they’re all more expensive and not by just a little.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"This is another winner for iFi,\" observes Dennis Burger, \u003cem\u003esoundstageaccess.com\u003c\/em\u003e, February 1, 2026. \"The company makes a damned fine DAC and headphone amp that’s overengineered, sure, but also simply lovely to look at, a pleasure to touch, and versatile enough to work with a variety of cans.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew Look, Upgraded Capabilities\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe acclaimed ZEN DAC series has garnered numerous awards, including being named \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e magazine's Best DAC under £200 (around $250) for four consecutive years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ZEN DAC 3 continues its legendary status by doubling its high-resolution support. The USB-C connectivity streamlines cable management and provides USB input overvoltage protection, safeguarding it against potential harm. Moreover, a significant reduction in DC offset minimizes audio clicks when adjusting settings. These improvements propel the ZEN DAC 3 to new heights of audio excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSporting a new look and upgraded capabilities, the ZEN DAC 3 supports all PCM formats up to 768kHz, DSD natively supports up to DSD 512, and it even provides full MQA decoding. Compact enough to use as a USB DAC\/headphone amp on your work desk and stylish enough to use at home with your favorite active speakers or amp, it delivers a level of specification and performance that punches above its super-affordable price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIts beautifully balanced design gives you both fixed and variable output gain options, ZEN DAC 3 can seamlessly connect to headphones, an amplifier or active speakers. The two 4.4mm balanced outputs (one for headphones and one for other amplifier) effectively minimize distortion and crosstalk for enhanced sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOther connections include stereo RCA analog outputs and the all-new USB-C port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"ZEN DAC 3 is a No Brainer\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"If you are under a tight budget and out there in a market in search of a solid versatile, and transportable DACamp\/preamp that can work with IEMs headphones and can be used as a preamp as well as a pure DAC then iFi ZEN DAC 3 is a no brainer,\" observes longtime reviewer pradiptacr7 at\u003cem\u003ehead-fi.org\u003c\/em\u003e, December 16, 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"In a market crowded with similarly priced options, the ZEN DAC 3 stands out by offering excellent musicality, a secret sauce missing from DACs these days,\" notes Yagiz, \u003cem\u003eheadfonia.com\u003c\/em\u003e, June 24, 2024. \"Its ability to transform everyday listening into a more immersive experience is where it truly shines, making it a worthy consideration for those looking to upgrade their audio setup without breaking the bank.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTotal Hi-Res Audio Support\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHi-res audio support is state-of-the-art with True Native® playback. It handles PCM data to 32-bit\/768kHz, DSD up to DSD512 and single and double speed DXD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThanks to the Burr-Brown DAC chip’s four-channel True Native design, PCM and DSD take separate pathways – this enables DSD, as well as PCM, to remain ‘bit-perfect’ in its native form right through to analogue conversion. This is not the case with all DAC devices from other brands – even if DSD compatibility is stated, many such DACs convert DSD signals to PCM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eExtensive jitter-eradication technologies are applied to the digital stage, including iFi's GMT (Global Master Timing) femto-precision clock and the intelligent memory buffer. The low-jitter crystal clock has been updated to provide \u0026gt;20dB better performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e16 Core = Hardcore\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith its 16-core tech, the ZEN DAC 3 is an MQA decoder rather than a renderer only. This enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe LED glows green or blue to indicate that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file and denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is identical to that of the source material. It glows blue to indicate it is playing an MQA Studio file, which has either been approved in the studio by the artist\/producer or has been verified by the copyright owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eMQA rendering technology (used in the original ZEN DAC among other iFi products) connects to an MQA Core signal (such as TIDAL) and completes the final unfold of an MQA file. Usually, the computer has carried out the decoding. Now you only need the ZEN DAC 3 to do the whole job!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"I Would Happily Live with One\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"If you enjoy the iFi house sound, this has it. If you want something that is well built, this is. If you want something that looks good, well, that is of course subjective but it certainly looks different to all the other options,\" remarks Acho at Spain's \u003cem\u003eachoreviews.com\u003c\/em\u003e, August 4, 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"For someone who is looking for a nice all-in-one package that can drive “normal” stuff without issue, then the Zen CAN 3 is a very valid option. I would happily live with one on my desk.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSmooth and Balanced\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA low jitter, crystal clock contributes to the sonic excellence. The super-low noise performance means the ZEN DAC 3 will remain quiet even in noisy situations such as an RV or even your yacht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe balanced design for the analog stage – rare and not found at this price point – makes it pretty special and delivers the best sound quality, normally found in higher priced models. The ZEN DAC 3 sports Pentaconn 4.4mm balanced outputs at both the front and back. On the front, there’s also the popular 1\/4\" headphone jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFlexible Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSwitch effortlessly between 'variable' and 'fixed' output. Set to 'Variable,' and you can use the ZEN DAC 3 as a preamp to feed a power amp or active speakers. Or you can set it to 'fixed' output to bypass the volume control when connecting to an external preamp or integrated amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eiFi's PowerMatch headphone amplifier has switchable gain to perfectly match your headphones. For IEMs, normally high-sensitivity, leave PowerMatch at its lower setting for hiss-free listening. On\/over-ear headphones with relatively low impedance require more power – press PowerMatch to increase the level of drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAce of Bass and Switchable Gain\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eZEN DAC 3 adopts XBass+, the newest iteration of iFi's signature analog EQ. It enhances the bass but does not muddy the midrange, which is perfect for use with IEMs or open-back headphones which often lack bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe PowerMatch headphone amplifier has switchable gain to perfectly match your headphones, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMore on 16 Core\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe XMOS 16-Core chip processes the audio data received via the USB digital input. This new low-latency XMOS microcontroller has greatly enhanced processing power. 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When an external power supply is connected, the USB-C port will only transmit data, ensuring a purer signal. \u0026lt;M\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe optional iFi iPower2 (sold separately) is an ultra-quiet, ultra-clean audiophile-grade power supply, featuring Active Noise Cancellation II technology to cancel out all incoming EMI and RFI noise. It is more than 10 times quieter than most audiophile power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePower Up, Protect On!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DC offset output voltage has been improved in the ZEN DAC 3. This means less audible clicks while switching functions. 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But why not push your power upgrade to the max with the all-new iFi iPower X? This ultra-low noise AC\/DC power supply from iFi has been optimized to take advantage of new knowledge, new components, and new tech in the world of super high-frequency power supply design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor Virtually Any DC Powered AV Device\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhich products benefit? The iPower X works with virtually any DC powered AV device that uses an outboard power supply, such as the common 'wall wart' – from streamers to DACs to phono stages to Pro-Ject turntables. And the iPower X is simple to use. Just check the correct voltage and order the appropriate model (5V, 9V, 12V, or 15V). 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Always check first, as AMR\/iFi is not responsible for incorrect use or damage arising from use of the iPower X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTo use the iPower X with 'center negative' components, the iPower X comes with a Center Negative Power Adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eActive Noise Cancellation2\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe iPower X uses iFi's Active Noise Cancellation2 to cancel all incoming EMI or RFI noise. Based on military tech, iFi's improved Active Noise Cancellation2 circuitry actively cancels all incoming noise. It does this in a similar way to active noise-cancelling headphones. It generates a signal identical to that of the incoming electrical noise but in the opposite phase, actively cancelling it out. This is highly effective at removing low- and mid-frequency noise, while passive insulating filters deal with higher frequency interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis combination is measurably more effective at eradicating noise corrupting the USB signal than devices relying solely on passive filtering. It reduces the noise floor by \u0026gt;40dB (\u0026gt;100x).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eImproved Capacitance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAs is usual with iFi, every new design means not only improving how it looks on the outside but more importantly also how it functions on the inside. The input capacitance is now 50% larger and the output capacitance is 150% larger when compared to the original iPower. 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It is built for purists – for the true headphone enthusiast who craves pure, unadulterated sonic performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eJust like a racing car designed for uncompromising speed, the iDSD Diablo sets aside sonic tailoring as well as Bluetooth connectivity to focus on pure sonic power. Prepare for a riveting ride as it will drive any headphone on the planet with aplomb. Put simply, the iDSD Diablo is iFi Audio's best ever transportable amplifier designed to deliver reference level sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003e‘Bit-Perfectly’ Wicked\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eiFi uses two Burr-Brown DAC chips and the new 16-core XMOS chip to process the data received via the USB and S\/PDIF digital inputs. This means the iDSD Diablo can handle up to PCM 768, DSD 512, 2xDXD. Both PCM and DSD remain ‘bit-perfect’. It also provides full MQA decoding! 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This incorporates multiple feedback paths instead of a global loop, each path optimized for a particular function and working synergistically with the others to deliver optimal overall performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eDiabolically Dynamic\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAble to drive all manner of headphones with ease, the iDSD Diablo delivers up to 5000mW of prodigious power, propulsive energy and engaging dynamics, coupled with a remarkable ability to resolve fine texture and detail. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith three settings, you can adjust power and gain to suit your daily driver or track day supercar! TURBO ramps up the level of drive for current-hungry headphones, NORMAL is intended for most over-the-ear or on-ear headphones. 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We use a step-up converter running at 1.2MHz – a frequency far beyond audibility that is easier to filter than a typical switch-mode supply, enabling high linearity and ultra-low noise. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eFormula 1, iFi Style\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHigh-bandwidth power supply circuity is dedicated to each critical part of the iDSD Diablo’s design, with independent linear regulation delivering excellent PSRR (Power Supply Rejection Ratio) performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe headphone amp stage eschews IC regulators in favor of Panasonic OS-CON capacitors, delivering 2320uF between them. 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This is important because such solutions, while attempting to curb noise, also hamper dynamics. This is not the case with the AC iPurifier. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eModular design to suppress noise\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith many modern audio systems, there are typically a plethora of AC power cables and plugs. All of these add their own unwanted noise issues and pollute the local mains supply. The design of the AC iPurifier is such that it is even more effective if several iPurifiers are used to 'contain' the same type of noisy sources. You can plug an iPurifier into the AC mains wall outlet that supplies the audio system OR plug it into the mains extension block for the audio system. 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But why not push your power upgrade to the max with the all-new iFi iPower X? This ultra-low noise AC\/DC power supply from iFi has been optimized to take advantage of new knowledge, new components, and new tech in the world of super high-frequency power supply design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor Virtually Any DC Powered AV Device\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhich products benefit? The iPower X works with virtually any DC powered AV device that uses an outboard power supply, such as the common 'wall wart' – from streamers to DACs to phono stages to Pro-Ject turntables. And the iPower X is simple to use. Just check the correct voltage and order the appropriate model (5V, 9V, 12V, or 15V). 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This is highly effective at removing low- and mid-frequency noise, while passive insulating filters deal with higher frequency interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis combination is measurably more effective at eradicating noise corrupting the USB signal than devices relying solely on passive filtering. It reduces the noise floor by \u0026gt;40dB (\u0026gt;100x).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eImproved Capacitance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAs is usual with iFi, every new design means not only improving how it looks on the outside but more importantly also how it functions on the inside. The input capacitance is now 50% larger and the output capacitance is 150% larger when compared to the original iPower. 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Upgrade to the iFi iPower2 to feed your system’s circuits with ultra-quiet, ultra-clean, audiophile-grade power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe new iPower2 boasts improved components and a thicker gauge of wiring to deliver improved output\/input noise suppression. And with Active Noise Cancellation II to cancel out all incoming EMI and RFI noise, you’ll never feel powerless against noise and graininess again. It is more than 10 times quieter than most audiophile power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAwesome Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe iPower2 comes in four different models. Choose 5V, 9V, 12V, or 15V. Each voltage is individually available and includes a reverse polarity adapter for center pin negative products. Just check the voltage you need and order! No matter what voltage you choose, each model includes a set of five different-size adapters to suit some 73% of DC plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor even more versatility and convenience, the 5v iPOWER2 model also includes a USB-C \u0026gt; DC pigtail and USB-micro \u0026gt; DC pigtail. (The 9V, 12V, and 15V models do not include these.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eActive Noise Cancellation II® Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBased on military tech, iFi's improved Active Noise Cancellation II® actively cancels all incoming noise. It does this in a similar way to active noise-cancelling headphones. It generates a signal identical to that of the incoming electrical noise but in the opposite phase, actively cancelling it out. This is highly effective at removing low-frequency and mid-frequency noise, while passive insulating filters deal with higher frequency interference. This combination is measurably more effective at eradicating noise corrupting the USB signal than devices relying solely on passive filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iFi Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983077761197,"sku":"NEW-IFIPOWER2-9V","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45983077793965,"sku":"DEMO-IFIPOWER2-9V","price":49.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/IFIPOWER2_5V_01-Large__49011.1689983532.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778116162"},{"product_id":"ifi-spdif-ipurifier2-digital-optical-coax-audio-signal-optimizer","title":"iFi SPDIF iPurifier2 Digital Optical \u0026 Coax Audio Signal Optimizer","description":"\u003ch3\u003eImproved Sound Quality with Greater Warmth, Resolution, and Dynamic Contrast\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDigital optical and coaxial outputs, known as S\/PDIF outputs, comprise the main digital audio output signal for devices such as Apple TVs, PS5, Xbox and 8K Smart TVs. \r\nMainstream devices like these that output an S\/PDIF signal typically suffer from really low-quality transmission due to huge amounts of jitter, resulting in substandard sound quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSPDIF iPurifier2 is a Digital Optical and Coax Audio Signal Optimizer from iFi Audio. Add the SPDIF iPurifier2 to your component to get a fully restored, jitter-free signal that adds greater dynamic contrast, greater warmth and sharper detail to your sound. Netflix has never sounded so good. Neither have these other sources that rely on S\/PDIF outputs. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eBigger and Better Than Ever\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBigger and better than previous models, the brand-new SPDIF iPurifier2 is bang up-to-date with features that lower jitter, lower jitter and lower jitter. Features include a super-fast 10Mhz Global Master Timing femto clock, premium Tantalum 100uF capacitors x 4 for better power supply ripple control, and improved MCU firmware for better performance optimization. Additionally, galvanic-isolation, gold-plated EMI\/RFI shielding, and iPower (5v) via USB-C all underpin the phenomenal performance of the enlarged unit. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eTransform Transport and DAC Systems\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIt’s bit perfect. The SPDIF iPurifier2 doesn’t oversample or upsample the signal. It’s compatible with DTS, DOLBY Digital, and DoP signals. It offers full HD support up to 192KHz. It works with Toslink and digital cables on practically any S\/PDIF source. It can output both S\/PDIF and optical at the same time, so you can connect it to two devices at once! Plus, it can also function as a coax to optical converter. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIf you have a high-end CD transport and DAC on S\/PDIF, give the SPDIF iPurifier2 a whirl in your system. Its jitter-busting abilities are pretty impressive. Being galvanically-isolated, it is beyond reproach. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eFour Stages of Optimization\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eExtensive jitter-eradication technologies are applied to the digital stage, including iFi's GMT (Global Master Timing) femto-precision clock and the intelligent memory buffer. \r\nThe low-jitter crystal clock has been updated to provide \u0026gt;20dB better performance than previously. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe signal goes through four comprehensive stages – isolation, regeneration, a memory buffer and re-clocking. This restores the industry standard ‘square wave’ which represents the desired signal. The result is a fully-restored SPDIF signal without jitter. 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While capable of passing hi-res data at max resolution and allowing bit-perfect transfer, USB was not created specifically for audio. The USB connection carries both power and data. It is susceptible to electrical noise from the computer’s power supply, to cite one source. This has a negative effect on sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFear not! The wizards at iFi first banished these gremlins with the iSilencer3.0 and now, they are making silence sound even better with the iSilencer+.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eGiving Noise the Double Whammy\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn addition to plugging the iSilencer+ into the active USB port between the computer and DAC, it can also be plugged into unused USB ports too. This will further reduce radiated EMI. Each time the number of units (and therefore the number ANC II circuits) is doubled, noise reduction capability also doubles. That’s the iFi double whammy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eActive Noise Cancellation II\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe iSilencer+ uses iFi Audio’s latest Active Noise Cancellation II® technology. Based on military tech, our improved Active Noise Cancellation II actively cancels all incoming noise. It does this in a similar way to active noise-cancelling headphones – by generating a signal identical to that of the incoming electrical noise but in the opposite phase, actively cancelling it out. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis is highly effective at removing low-frequency and mid-frequency noise, while passive insulating filters deal with higher frequency interference. This combination is measurably more effective at eradicating noise corrupting the USB signal than devices relying solely on passive filtering. It reduces the noise floor by \u0026gt; 40dB (\u0026gt; 100x). \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eREBalance Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe iSilencer+ also use iFi’s REBalance® technology to get rid of clicks and distortion. REBalance literally rebalances the signal to address the common problem of clicks caused by jitter. This is a form of digital distortion that leads to data ‘packet’ errors and cold harsh sound. This technology re-balances the signal to ensure that the digital signal received by the DAC is identical to the original source, no matter which audio format is being played. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eEven More\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAnd that’s not all. The iFi wizards have upgraded the circuitry, adding low-ESR tantalum capacitors for improved input and output filtering.  Filtering capacitance has been increased tenfold. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe iSilencer+’s ‘SuperSpeed’ USB 3.0 interface has a more exhaustive wiring specification which allows for a greater amount of audio transfer while still being backwards compatible. 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It supports aptX Lossless, the only Bluetooth codec for CD-quality streaming with no sacrifice of audio quality. It also offers enhanced xMEMS micro- speaker support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAs an audiophile, you likely use different systems for home and mobile setups. The Diablo 2 offers the best of both worlds with its powerful 5,180mW maximum output and balanced dual-mono circuitry, making it the most powerful headphone amplifier of its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Expert Sound and Imaging Association (EISA) gave the Diablo 2 its Best Headphone Amplifier Award for 2024-2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"If the original Diablo headphone amp from iFi Audio was a breath of fresh air, this second-gen model will blow you away. Upgrades include a mode for MEMS earphones, Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless, and the latest implementation of iFi Audio’s PureWave balanced circuit design, plus a new metallic-red chassis with grooves to support the Diablo 2’s desktop stand at different angles.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Flexibility impresses, both in terms of functionality (the Diablo 2 will serve as an external DAC\/preamp if desired) and headphone compatibility. Use iFi Audio’s iEMatch technology with sensitive in-ears, and be rest assured this amp’s 4800mAh battery can drive demanding headphones with ease, aided by ‘Turbo’ and ‘Nitro’ modes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Punched Way Above Its Weight and Price Class\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Diablo 2’s virtues as a headphone amplifier were immediately obvious. It drove my demanding Audeze ’phones with blissful ease, handily outclassing the headphone amp in my Moon 390.,\" reports Killain Jones, \u003cem\u003esoundstagehifi.com\u003c\/em\u003e, July 1, 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"And the iDSD Diablo 2 punched way above its weight and price class when used as a source component in a two-channel setup for out-loud listening.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Detail Retrieval Comes Across with Aplomb\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"As the name implies, the Diablo 2 is not shy about its signature,\" notes ngoshawk, \u003cem\u003ehead-fi.org\u003c\/em\u003e, April 22, 2024. \"Running on the brighter, or hotter end of the spectrum, there is (to me) also the traditional iFi warmth and richness in the sound signature as well. Detail retrieval comes across with aplomb, rather than succinctly, making for a vibrant, rich character instead of a detail-driven cacophony of musical notes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"The Beast Is Back and Improved\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"When pushed to its fullest specification, the iFi iDSD Diablo 2 is a very impressive DAC and headphone amp indeed,\" reports Simon Lucas, \u003cem\u003etechradar.com\u003c\/em\u003e, April 21, 2024. \"It’s a vividly detailed and balanced listen, handling complicated mixes with a skilled hand. It's also able to extract every last ounce of information from your digital audio files with apparent ease.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The beast is back and improved,\" observes Senyor C, \u003cem\u003ehead-fi.org\u003c\/em\u003e, August 18, 2024. \"The aesthetics are much more modern, it has more functions, it has a better sound presentation (from what I remember and noted back then) and is just as well built… It is perfect for moving between my home, my office, the studio, the beach house and even on those longer trips away from home.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The iFi Audio iDSD Diablo 2 is certainly a step above the original Diablo when it comes down to sheer detail production and sonic performance in general,\" notes Louis, \u003cem\u003eheadfonics.com\u003c\/em\u003e, January 27, 2024. \"One could say it’s also a complete, versatile, portable, and future-proof package with the inclusion of all the new features.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHelp for Power-Hungry Headphones\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eStruggling with your power-hungry headphones? Press the NOS button, and the Diablo 2 goes into beast mode. The Diablo 2 offers three power modes: Normal for IEMs, Turbo for mid-sensitivity headphones, and Nitro for demanding headphones, boasting a 19.2V maximum output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA switch underneath activates iFi's iEMatch technology. This feature is tailored for high-sensitivity headphones and earphones, greatly benefiting your in-ear monitors (IEMs). It removes background noise and increases the usable volume range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Diablo 2 accommodates a wide range of headphones, from IEMs to power-hungry over-ears. It features a 6.3mm single-ended headphone socket and a 4.4mm balanced output. Additionally, a 3.5mm to 6.35mm adapter is included for versatile connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEnhanced Support for Solid-State Micro-Speaker Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDiablo 2's predecessor pioneered support for xMEMS solid-state micro-speaker technology, enhancing IEM and headphone performance with several unique benefits. These benefits include a 15µsec mechanical response, 150 times faster than typical drivers plus 2-degree flat phase response for precise sound and precise +\/- 1-degree phase matching for enhanced spatial sound accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003exMEMs uses a speaker diaphragm made of silicon, 95 times stiffer than plastic, reducing speaker break-up and delivering clearer mid-high frequencies. Due to the high voltage requirements of xMEMS, iFi has partnered with the manufacturer to integrate this technology into the new Diablo 2. It utilizes the piezoelectric effect to create paper-thin solid-state speakers by converting electrical energy into mechanical energy, exciting an integrated silicon membrane to generate powerful acoustic sound waves for enhanced audio output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRuling all Bluetooth Codec and Music Formats\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Diablo 2 features the latest Bluetooth 5.4 technology, supporting the new aptX Lossless codec, which provides a maximum bitrate of 1,200kbps. In comparison, aptX Adaptive has a maximum bitrate of 420kbps, while LDAC™ offers a higher bitrate of 990kbps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Diablo 2 used Qualcomm's new QCC518x Bluetooth audio chip, is qualified to Bluetooth 5.4, supported all Bluetooth formats including: aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC™, LHDC\/HWA, AAC and SBC (as of 10 Nov 2023; check your device for Bluetooth codec support).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Dual Core Burr Brown chipset provides Bit-Perfect DSD and PCM support at sample rates up to 768kHz, DSD512, and Full MQA decoding. Even Spotify is moving towards Lossless, so don't get left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEngineered for Elevated Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDiablo 2 features PureWave, Servoless DirectDrive, OptimaLoop, and Advanced Jitter Reduction Technology, delivering exceptionally pure, detailed, and emotionally touching sound. These technologies elevate performance to unparalleled heights, even challenging desktop DAC\/amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePureWave's fully balanced dual-mono circuitry elevates clarity by separating channels and reducing noise. DirectDrive removes the need for coupling capacitors, ensuring purer audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOptimaLoop employs tailored multiple feedback paths in amplifiers, refining gain control and reducing distortion. The enhanced GMT femto-precision clock with Smart storage cache minimizes phase noise for cleaner sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChoose Your Energy Source\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Diablo 2 can be powered by battery, or plug it into the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBattery power provides ultra-clean and stable DC current, avoiding mains electricity issues like dips, spikes, and noise inducing RFI\/EMI pollution. However, there are sonic downsides due to low output voltage and inconsistent output impedance as batteries discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe bundled iPower2 power supply features Active Noise Cancellation II, effectively cancelling out all incoming EMI and RFI noise and making it more than 10 times quieter than most audiophile power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTo make less efficient headphones (such as planar magnetics) sing, the voltage needs to be stepped up from 3.7V to +\/- 15V. iFi uses a step-up converter operating at 1.2MHz – a frequency far beyond audibility and easier to filter than a typical switch-mode supply, ensuring high linearity and ultra-low noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eXMOS 16-Core Chip\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe XMOS 16-Core chip processes the audio data received via the USB digital input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis low-latency XMOS microcontroller has greatly enhanced processing power. Compared to the current generation of eight-core chips, this 16-core IC delivers double the clock speed (2000MIPS) and four times the memory (512KB), as well as the latest SuperSpeed USB standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eiFi's in-house digital development team has programmed the XMOS firmware to optimize sound quality and ensure a perfect partnership with the Burr-Brown DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFull MQA Decoding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eMQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is supported through the USB with full decoding of MQA files up to 384kHz thanks to the processing power of the new 16-core XMOS chip. This means that the full ‘three unfold' decoding process is performed internally, as opposed to only the final unfold in the manner of an MQA ‘renderer'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eGlobally, MQA has become an important consideration for any comprehensively equipped DAC. 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With balanced 'PureWave' circuitry plus hi-res Bluetooth5.0 and MQA, it offers the ultimate in hi-res playback. Place it horizontally or vertically to suit its surroundings. The OLED display flips to match orientation. One rotary knob controls functionality. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEnjoy the NEO iDSD as a pure DAC, connecting it to a separate integrated amp or preamp using the fixed-level analogue output. Or treat it as a DAC\/preamp with a variable output. It's the ideal companion to a power amp or active speakers. Headphone users will love using the excellent amp stage to create a fabulous 'head-fi' system. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eEnhanced Digital Engine\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA Burr-Brown DAC chipset fuels the NEO's 'digital engine,' but iFi souped it up with a new 16-core, XMOS microcontroller that processes the data via USB and S\/PDIF digital inputs. It provides double the clock-speed and four times the memory. Add in jitter eradication, including iFi's GMT femto-precision clock, intelligent memory buffer, and iFi's GTO filter as standard, and you've got one heck of a super DAC. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Burr-Brown True Native® chipset means file formats remain unchanged or 'bit-perfect'. This means you are listening to music as the artist intended in the format in which it was recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eiFi uses Burr Brown extensively in its products, having selected it for its natural-sounding 'musicality' and True Native architecture. iFi's experience with this IC means iFi know how to make the most of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe XMOS 16-Core chip processes the audio data received via the USB and S\/PDIF digital inputs. This new low-latency XMOS microcontroller has greatly enhanced processing power. 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There is a ceiling to the sound quality that can be achieved with this kind of approach. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eConnect a pair of good corded headphones or in-ear monitors  with the separate, high-quality GO blu portable DAC\/headphone amp, and your sound quality will beat any pair of wireless headphone or earphones hands down. Using the GO blu means no compromise on sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eGO blu's wireless performance is also far superior compared to single-chip solutions. Pair the GO blu to your Apple\/Android. Connect your favorite corded headphones to the GO blu and then tuck it away. It's so petite it will slip into your running gear or suit pocket. It’s also gorgeous enough to show off by leaving it on the table at your favorite coffee shop. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003ePerformance, Convenience, and Flexibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eGO blu's lightweight, soft-touch polymer enclosure is great for Bluetooth reception, unlike signal-blocking metal. With its copper-colored trim and ChronoDial watch crown-style control, the GO blu is a pleasure to use wherever you go. iFi has even incorporated a high-quality chip-based (CMOS-MEMS) microphone, enabling hands-free calls, voice chat for gaming and access to voice assistants such as Apple Siri and Google Assistant. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFurther flexibility is provided by the USB-C charging port, which doubles as an audio input, enabling a USB connection from source devices that don’t offer Bluetooth connectivity. Hi-res PCM audio data up to24-bit\/96kHz is supported when the GO blu is connected in this way. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eHD Bluetooth 5.1\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe way iFi implements Bluetooth is anything but run of the mill. The use of Qualcomm’s latest four-core QCC5100 Bluetooth processing chip ensures that every current high-definition Bluetooth audio format is supported –  including aptX Adaptive and aptX HD, LDAC and HWA\/LHDC, regular aptX and aptX Low Latency, AAC, and SBC (plain vanilla Bluetooth). \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis means every possible source device is handled at the highest audio resolution its Bluetooth specification allows. No other pocket-size DAC\/amp delivers such comprehensive codec support and such high-quality sound over Bluetooth. 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These are simple and cost-effective, but they cannot compare with expertly designed, individually optimized circuit stages when it comes to sound quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUniquely for a device of this type and size, the GO blu’s clever design packs in separate Bluetooth, DAC, and amp stages, each engineered in distinct blocks to deliver the ideal combination of cutting-edge specification and superb sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Bluetooth stage makes full use of Qualcomm’s latest four-core QCC5100 Bluetooth chip and supports every current high definition format. This then feeds the DAC stage with a Cirrus Logic 32-bit DAC chip at its heart. 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The included USB-A-to-USB-C adapter also makes connection to computers with a traditional USB-A port straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDual ESS Sabre DACs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOne DAC per channel improves separation, definition, and placement across a spacious soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e4.4mm Balanced and 3.5mm S-Balanced Outputs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChoose maximum power for balanced headphones or cleaner, lower-crosstalk playback with standard 3.5mm headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDynamic Range Enhancement\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAn additional 6dB of dynamic range gives quiet details more presence and musical peaks greater impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eHigh-Resolution Playback\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative support for PCM up to 384kHz and DSD256 lets you hear more from lossless streams and high-resolution libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eHardware-Based Volume Control\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eVolume changes are handled in the DAC hardware to preserve musical detail as you adjust listening level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eiFi Nexis App Support\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSupported Android devices gain over-the-air updates, hybrid or linear filter selection, and volume limiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; 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mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDigital Input: USB-C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDAC: 2 x Bit-Perfect DSD and DXD DACs by ESS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eHigh-Resolution Support: PCM up to 384kHz; DSD256\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eHeadphone Outputs: 4.4mm balanced; 3.5mm S-Balanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRMS Output Power: ≥241mW at 32Ω \/ 4V at 300Ω (4.4mm balanced); ≥100mW at 32Ω \/ 2V at 300Ω (3.5mm S-Balanced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eOutput Impedance: \u0026lt;0.7Ω (4.4mm balanced); \u0026lt;0.35Ω (3.5mm S-Balanced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSNR \/ DNR: ≥130dBA (balanced at 600Ω); ≥125dBA (S-Balanced at 600Ω)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTHD+N: ≤0.0007% (balanced, 2.4V at 32Ω); ≤0.001% (S-Balanced, 1.27V at 32Ω)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFrequency Response: 10Hz–80kHz (-3dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDimensions: 143 x 15 x 9.4mm (5.6 x 0.6 x 0.37 in.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eNet Weight: 11.5g (0.40 oz.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eLimited Warranty: 12 months; 24 months in the EU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eWill the iFi GO link 2 Max work with my headphones and source device?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIt connects directly to USB-C phones, tablets, Macs, and PCs, and its low-impedance 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs suit a wide range of IEMs and headphones; a USB-A adapter is included for compatible computers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eHow is the GO link 2 Max a step up from the GO link 2?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe GO link 2 Max adds dual ESS DACs, a true 4.4mm balanced output, and substantially more power—up to 241mW into 32 ohms—while retaining a 3.5mm S-Balanced connection and Nexis app support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eWhat would I gain by moving up to the iFi GO bar Kensei?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe GO bar Kensei offers still more output power, selectable listening modes, additional digital filters, iEMatch, Turbo mode, and K2HD processing, while the GO link 2 Max remains the lighter, simpler, more affordable everyday choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eWho is the iFi GO link 2 Max designed for?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIt is designed for music lovers who want a pocketable USB-C DAC\/amp with true balanced output, high-resolution playback, and enough power to support meaningful headphone upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; 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It plugs into the USB-C port on your phone, laptop, or tablet and turns it into a high-performance headphone system. You connect your wired headphones to the Kensei, and it handles two jobs: converting your digital music into an analog signal and amplifying it—both done to a much higher standard than what’s built into most devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Kensei” means “sword master” in Japanese, and the design reflects that heritage. The chassis is forged from Japanese stainless steel, and it arrives in a handcrafted bamboo box with traditional engravings. It’s the flagship of iFi’s GO bar line—a step up from the original GO bar in both build and performance, and winner of the EISA Compact DAC 2024-2025 award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes It Special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe headline feature is K2HD technology, developed by JVCKENWOOD’s Victor Studio engineers. iFi worked with JVCKENWOOD for 18 months to bring this technology to a portable device for the first time. K2HD works by upscaling your incoming audio to 192kHz\/24-bit and applying waveform correction in the time domain. In simpler terms, it tries to restore the natural harmonics and detail that get lost when music is compressed or converted to digital formats. The goal is to bring the sound closer to what the artist originally recorded in the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the hood, a 16-core XMOS microcontroller handles the USB input, feeding a 32-bit Cirrus Logic DAC. iFi added their own customized digital filter to reduce pre-echoes and ringing, plus a GMT (Global Master Timing) precision clock system for ultra-low jitter—the tiny timing errors that can blur and smear your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amplifier section is serious for a device this size. A symmetrical twin-mono output stage delivers up to 477mW through the 4.4mm balanced output—roughly ten times the power of an iPhone 15’s headphone adapter. That’s enough to drive full-size over-ear headphones, not just earbuds. The 3.5mm output uses iFi’s S-Balanced technology, which cuts crosstalk and noise by 50% even with standard single-ended headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou also get four digital filter options (Bit-Perfect, GTO, Minimum Phase, and Standard), two analog sound-shaping modes (XBass+ for bass reinforcement and XSpace for soundstage expansion), a Turbo mode that adds 6dB of gain for power-hungry headphones, and iEMatch mode that cuts background noise for sensitive IEMs. That’s a lot of control for something the size of a lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Reviewers Saying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEISA Awards Panel\u003c\/strong\u003e — August 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe European Imaging and Sound Association named the GO bar Kensei its Compact DAC of the Year for 2024-2025. EISA praised the device for combining USB DAC and headphone amplifier technologies in a compact, pocket-friendly design and called out its high-quality hardware engineering and the integration of JVC’s K2HD processing as key to its superb performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadfonics\u003c\/strong\u003e — Louis, February 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeadfonics found the GO bar Kensei sonically superior to every other dongle DAC on the reviewer’s shelf. They praised K2HD as a highly effective feature that may make the Kensei one of the best dongle DACs reviewed to date, calling it a great purchase for listeners who prioritize sound quality above all else in a portable format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomeTheaterHifi.com\u003c\/strong\u003e — January 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomeTheaterHifi praised the Kensei’s sophisticated feature set, noting it packs K2HD technology, four digital filters, and multiple sound modes into a device the size of a lighter. The reviewer was especially impressed by the K2HD processing, saying it elevated the already very good audio to a noticeably higher level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You want the best possible sound from a portable USB DAC—and you’re willing to invest in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You use a laptop or phone as your primary music source and want a significant upgrade over its built-in audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You own high-quality headphones (including power-hungry planar magnetics) and need a portable amp that can actually drive them properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You listen to compressed or standard-quality streams and want K2HD technology to restore lost detail and richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You value premium build quality and craftsmanship—the Japanese stainless steel and bamboo box feel like a statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Does It Connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GO bar Kensei plugs into any USB-C port on your phone, laptop, tablet, or desktop. It’s plug-and-play with Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone\/iPad, and Android devices. It also supports UAC1 mode for use as a gaming audio DAC with the PS5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the output side, you have two headphone jacks: a 4.4mm Pentaconn balanced output (for balanced headphone cables) and a 3.5mm S-Balanced output (for standard single-ended headphones and IEMs). Do not use both outputs at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes a USB-C to USB-C cable, a USB-C to Lightning cable (for older iPhones\/iPads), and a USB-A to USB-C adapter, so you’re covered for virtually every source device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep in mind: the GO bar Kensei draws power from your source device. Reviewers at Headfonics and eCoustics noted it can drain phone batteries more quickly during long listening sessions. A portable charger is a good companion if you’re using it on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFi GO bar Kensei USB DAC \/ Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C to USB-C cable (10 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C to Lightning cable (10 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-A to USB-C adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather carry case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBamboo presentation box with engravings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide and warranty card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions for the GO bar Kensei:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-Ear Monitors\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Kensei’s iEMatch mode and S-Balanced 3.5mm output are tailor-made for sensitive IEMs. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/earphones\"\u003eEarphones \u0026amp; IEMs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver-Ear Headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — With 477mW of balanced power, the Kensei drives even demanding planars. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/headphones\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Headphone Cables\u003c\/strong\u003e — To use the 4.4mm balanced output, your headphones need a 4.4mm Pentaconn cable. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/headphone-cables\"\u003eHeadphone Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eiFi Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e — iFi makes companion accessories like the iEMatch+ for extra IEM control and high-quality OTG cables. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/ifi-audio\"\u003eiFi Audio collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications—Benefit-Driven\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudio Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eK2HD Technology (JVC\/JVCKENWOOD)\u003c\/strong\u003e — The world’s first portable DAC to feature K2HD. This processing upscales audio to 192kHz\/24-bit and applies waveform correction to restore harmonics and natural detail lost during digital compression. The result is music that sounds richer, more natural, and closer to the original studio master. iFi worked with JVCKENWOOD for 18 months to develop this implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e32-Bit Cirrus Logic DAC with 16-Core XMOS\u003c\/strong\u003e — A precision DAC chipset paired with a powerful microcontroller handles the digital conversion. A custom digital filter reduces pre-echoes and ringing, and the GMT precision clock keeps jitter to a minimum—so every note lands exactly where it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e477mW Balanced Output Power\u003c\/strong\u003e — The symmetrical twin-mono amplifier delivers up to 477mW through the 4.4mm balanced output—roughly ten times the power of an iPhone 15’s USB-C to 3.5mm adapter. Enough to drive full-size over-ear headphones with authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-Balanced 3.5mm Output\u003c\/strong\u003e — iFi’s S-Balanced technology cuts crosstalk and noise by 50% on the single-ended 3.5mm output, giving standard headphones a cleaner, more balanced listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Digital Filters\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bit-Perfect (no filtering, most natural tone), GTO (enhanced vocal clarity and detail), Minimum Phase (warmer realism, great for jazz and soul), and Standard (balanced dynamics). Each subtly shapes the sound to match your taste and music genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXBass+ \u0026amp; XSpace\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two analog processing modes. XBass+ reinforces low frequencies for headphones that are light on bass (especially open-back designs). XSpace expands the soundstage for a wider, more open feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurbo Mode \u0026amp; iEMatch\u003c\/strong\u003e — Turbo adds 6dB of gain for power-hungry headphones. iEMatch cuts background noise and hiss for ultra-sensitive IEMs. Both are toggled from the buttons on the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConnectivity \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C Input\u003c\/strong\u003e — Plug-and-play with Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone\/iPad, Android, and PS5 (UAC1 mode). No drivers needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Res Format Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — PCM up to 32-bit\/384kHz, Native DSD256 (up to 12.3MHz), 2x DXD (352.8\/384kHz), and full MQA decoding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Stainless Steel Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e — Forged from Japanese stainless steel for rigidity, durability, and a premium feel. Heavier and more substantial than typical aluminum dongles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED Status Indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e — Nine LEDs on the underside show format, bitrate, active filters, XBass\/XSpace status, and K2HD mode at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ships in a bamboo box with traditional Japanese-inspired engravings and includes a leather carry case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eAudio Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e32-bit Cirrus Logic (Bit-Perfect DSD \u0026amp; DXD) + 16-core XMOS microcontroller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eK2HD Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes (JVC\/JVCKENWOOD) — upscales to 192kHz\/24-bit with waveform correction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eOutput Power (4.4mm BAL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e477 mW @ 32Ω; 7.2V @ 600Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eOutput Power (3.5mm S-BAL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e300 mW @ 32Ω; 3.8V @ 600Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eSNR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e132 dBA \/ 121 dBA (BAL\/S-BAL) with intelligent muting; 114 dBA \/ 114 dBA (BAL\/S-BAL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eDNR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e108 dBA \/ 109 dBA (BAL\/S-BAL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e≤0.0025% (BAL, 600Ω 2V, 20–20kHz); ≤0.009% (S-BAL, 16Ω 1.27V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e≤1Ω (≤3.6Ω with iEMatch engaged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20 Hz – 70 kHz (-3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eClock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGMT (Global Master Timing) precision clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eFormat Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003ePCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e44.1 \/ 48 \/ 88.2 \/ 96 \/ 176.4 \/ 192 \/ 352.8 \/ 384 kHz (up to 32-bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eDSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNative DSD64 \/ DSD128 \/ DSD256 (up to 12.3 MHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eDXD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e352.8 \/ 384 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eMQA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull decoder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eSound Processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eDigital Filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBit-Perfect, GTO, Minimum Phase, Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eAnalog Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eXBass+ (bass reinforcement), XSpace (soundstage expansion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eOther Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTurbo (+6dB gain), iEMatch (for sensitive IEMs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eInput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1× USB-C (asynchronous)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1× 4.4mm balanced Pentaconn + 1× 3.5mm S-Balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eJapanese stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e65 × 22 × 13.2 mm (2.6″ × 0.9″ × 0.5″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e65.5 g (2.3 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;4W max (USB bus powered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWindows, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone\/iPad, Android, PS5 (UAC1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is K2HD and does it actually make a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eK2HD is a technology developed by JVC’s Victor Studio engineers. It upscales incoming audio to 192kHz\/24-bit and applies waveform correction to restore harmonics and detail lost during digital compression. iFi worked with JVCKENWOOD for 18 months to bring this technology to the Kensei. Multiple reviewers, including Headfonics and HomeTheaterHifi, noted K2HD as a meaningful enhancement—especially with compressed or standard-quality streams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Kensei compare to the original iFi GO bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kensei adds K2HD technology, an upgraded Japanese stainless steel chassis (vs. aluminum alloy), enhanced clock and power supply circuitry, and a premium bamboo box presentation. The core outputs and format support are similar. The Kensei retails for $449 vs. $329 for the original GO bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it drain my phone battery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GO bar Kensei draws power from your source device, so yes, it will use your phone’s battery faster than normal. Reviewers noted that battery life on a typical smartphone drops to about 3 hours of continuous use. A portable charger is a good companion for longer listening sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it with the PS5 for gaming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The GO bar Kensei supports UAC1 mode, which makes it compatible with the PS5 as a USB audio output device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat headphones does it work with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny wired headphones or IEMs with a 3.5mm or 4.4mm plug. The 4.4mm balanced output delivers up to 477mW—enough for power-hungry planar magnetic headphones. For sensitive IEMs, enable iEMatch mode to cut background noise and hiss. Turbo mode adds 6dB of gain for the hungriest over-ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have Bluetooth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The GO bar Kensei is a wired USB DAC\/amp only. If you need Bluetooth, consider the iFi GO blu Air, which is a wireless Bluetooth DAC\/amp in the same family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the four digital filters do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach filter subtly shapes the sound. Bit-Perfect applies no digital filtering for the most natural tone. GTO enhances vocal clarity and presence. Minimum Phase adds a touch of warmth—great for jazz and soul. Standard provides balanced dynamics. The differences are subtle—try each one and pick what sounds best to your ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat cables and accessories are included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kensei comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable, a USB-C to Lightning cable (for older iPhones\/iPads), and a USB-A to USB-C adapter. It also includes a leather carry case and ships in a bamboo presentation box with Japanese-inspired engravings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare to desktop DAC\/amps at a similar price?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral reviewers noted that the GO bar Kensei’s soundstaging and imaging rival similarly priced desktop DAC\/amps. The trade-off is that a desktop unit typically offers more connectivity options and doesn’t rely on your phone’s battery. If portability matters, the Kensei is hard to beat at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need to get started?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a source device with a USB-C port (phone, laptop, or tablet) and your wired headphones. Everything else is in the box. If your headphones use a 4.4mm balanced connector, you can take advantage of the more powerful balanced output. If you have standard 3.5mm headphones, they’ll work great with the S-Balanced output. Need help choosing? 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That mechanical hum is usually caused by your amplifier’s power transformer vibrating. And the reason it vibrates? A small amount of DC (direct current) voltage that shouldn’t be there has snuck into your AC mains power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the short version: Your wall outlet is supposed to deliver pure AC power that alternates evenly around zero volts. But in the real world, various appliances, dimmers, motors, and other devices on your electrical circuit can create a DC offset—a slight imbalance in the AC waveform. When that offset reaches your amplifier’s toroidal transformer, the transformer becomes “saturated” and starts to hum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iFi DC Blocker+ is a small, clever device that plugs right into the IEC power inlet on the back of your amplifier (that’s the rectangular socket where your power cord connects). It sits between your power cord and your equipment, and it blocks any DC voltage from getting through. No DC means no transformer saturation, and no saturation means no hum. It’s that simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Does It Matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DC Blocker+ uses iFi’s ZERO DC Block technology to block incoming DC up to 1,200 millivolts. That’s enough to handle the vast majority of DC offset problems found in residential power. And it does this without affecting the AC power your equipment needs to operate normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the “+” (plus) version, which means it’s designed for high-power equipment. With a continuous current rating of 10A and a maximum current rating of up to 14A, it can handle large amplifiers with big toroidal transformers—exactly the kind of equipment most prone to DC-related hum. It supports amplifiers drawing up to 1,100 watts on a 110V circuit (or 2,200 watts on 220V).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DC Blocker+ also retains EMI (electromagnetic interference) shielding, so it’s not just blocking DC—it’s maintaining protection against radio-frequency noise too. The hospital-grade IEC connectors ensure a solid, reliable connection, and the entire unit is UL listed with flame-resistant materials (UL94-V0 rated).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 3 inches long and 2.8 ounces, it’s compact enough that it won’t block neighboring power sockets or put strain on your equipment’s IEC inlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Important Note: What It Does and Doesn’t Fix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DC Blocker+ is specifically designed to eliminate mechanical transformer hum caused by DC offset on the mains. This is the hum you hear coming from inside the chassis of your amplifier, not from your speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e fix hum caused by ground loops (buzzing from your speakers), phono stage interference, cable faults, or gain-mismatch hiss. If your hum is coming through your speakers rather than from the amplifier chassis itself, the issue is likely something else. Not sure which kind of hum you have? Give us a call at 800-942-0220 and we’ll help you diagnose it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e Your amplifier or integrated amp has a noticeable mechanical hum coming from inside the chassis, especially when the room is quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You have a large amplifier with a toroidal transformer that’s particularly sensitive to DC on the mains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You live in an area with “dirty” power—older wiring, shared circuits with heavy appliances, or frequent dimmer switch use nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You want a simple, plug-and-play solution that doesn’t require any wiring, tools, or modifications to your equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You need a DC blocker rated for high-power equipment (10A continuous) rather than lighter-duty devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Does It Connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation could not be easier. Unplug your power cord from the back of your amplifier. Plug the DC Blocker+ into the IEC inlet on your amp. Then plug your power cord into the DC Blocker+. That’s it—you’re done. No tools, no settings, no configuration. It’s a “fit and forget” solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DC Blocker+ works with any equipment that uses a standard IEC power connector (the three-prong rectangular socket found on most amplifiers, receivers, DACs, and other audio components). It’s globally compatible with voltages from 90V to 250V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you also have a ground loop problem, iFi makes a separate product called the GND Defender that can be used in combination with the DC Blocker+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFi DC Blocker+ unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Reviewers Saying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProfessional reviews of the DC Blocker+ specifically are limited, but the original iFi DC Blocker has been well received by the audio press.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e — July 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositive Feedback reviewed the original iFi DC Blocker alongside the GND Defender. The reviewer confirmed it effectively eliminated mechanical transformer hum on a Forte Model 3 amplifier and praised its simple IEC-to-IEC installation and compact size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding a quieter system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eiFi GND Defender\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you have both transformer hum and ground loop buzz, the GND Defender tackles the ground loop side. Use both together for the quietest background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Cables\u003c\/strong\u003e — A quality power cable between the DC Blocker+ and your equipment completes the chain. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/power-cables\"\u003ePower Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Conditioners\u003c\/strong\u003e — For full-system power protection and conditioning, browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/power-conditioners\"\u003ePower Conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications—Benefit-Driven\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDC Blocking Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZERO DC Block Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e — iFi’s proprietary technology blocks incoming DC voltage up to 1,200 millivolts. 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It supports equipment drawing up to 1,100W on 110V circuits or 2,200W on 220V circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMI Shielding Retained\u003c\/strong\u003e — The DC Blocker+ doesn’t just block DC—it also maintains electromagnetic interference shielding, helping keep radio-frequency noise out of your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Build\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHospital-Grade IEC Connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Premium connectors ensure a solid, reliable connection to your equipment’s power inlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUL Listed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Independently tested and certified for safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlame-Resistant Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e — The IEC socket, connector, and chassis use fireproof polymers rated UL94-V0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Dielectric Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rated at 1,500 VRMS for reliable insulation between circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and Lightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e — At just 3″ × 1.8″ × 1.3″ and 2.8 ounces, the DC Blocker+ won’t obstruct neighboring power sockets, cables, or connectors. It won’t strain your equipment’s IEC inlet either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobally Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — Works with voltages from 90V to 250V, so it functions anywhere in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-Play Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e — No tools, no settings, no modifications. Just plug it in between your power cord and your equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eDC Blocking Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eTechnology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eZERO DC Block — blocks incoming DC up to 1,200 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eVoltage Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e90 – 250 V (globally compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eMaximum Current Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e≤14 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eContinuous Current Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eMax Amplifier Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1,100 W (110V~) \/ 2,200 W (220V~)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eSemiconductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh-performance glass passivated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eDielectric Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1,500 VRMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHospital-grade IEC (in\/out)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eSafety Certifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUL listed; flame-resistant chassis (UL94-V0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eEMI Shielding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRetained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e75 × 46 × 32 mm (3.0″ × 1.8″ × 1.3″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.8 oz (~79 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy amplifier hums. Will the DC Blocker+ fix it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the hum is a mechanical vibration coming from inside your amplifier’s chassis (from the transformer itself), and it’s caused by DC offset on your mains power, then yes—the DC Blocker+ is designed to eliminate exactly that. If the hum or buzz is coming from your speakers, that’s usually a ground loop or cable issue, which the DC Blocker+ won’t fix. Not sure? Give us a call and we’ll help you figure it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I install it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnplug your power cord from the back of your amplifier. Plug the DC Blocker+ into your amp’s IEC inlet. Then plug your power cord into the DC Blocker+. That’s it—no tools, no settings, no configuration needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the difference between the DC Blocker and the DC Blocker+?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DC Blocker+ is the higher-rated version. It has a continuous current rating of 10A (vs. 4A for the standard DC Blocker) and supports equipment drawing up to 1,100W on 110V. If you have a large, powerful amplifier with a big toroidal transformer, the DC Blocker+ is the better choice. The standard DC Blocker works fine for smaller components like DACs, preamps, and streamers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it affect the sound quality of my system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DC Blocker+ is designed to block DC without restricting the AC power your equipment needs. It retains EMI shielding and doesn’t alter or condition the AC signal in ways that would degrade audio performance. Many users report that eliminating transformer hum reveals a quieter background, which can make subtle details in the music more noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it with any audio equipment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as long as the equipment uses a standard IEC power connector (the rectangular three-prong socket found on most amps, receivers, DACs, and power conditioners). The DC Blocker+ works with voltages from 90V to 250V, so it’s compatible worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the DC Blocker+ and the GND Defender together?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. If you have both mechanical transformer hum (from DC offset) and ground loop buzz (from your speakers), you can use both. The recommended order from the wall is: power cable → DC Blocker+ → GND Defender → equipment IEC inlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the DC Blocker+ safe to use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It’s UL listed, uses flame-resistant materials rated UL94-V0, and has hospital-grade IEC connectors. It does not affect the safety or integrity of your equipment in any way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it put strain on my equipment’s IEC inlet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 2.8 ounces, the DC Blocker+ is extremely light. It won’t put meaningful strain on your equipment’s power inlet or on the power cord connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it’s right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"phone emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our team is here to answer your questions at \u003ca href=\"tel:8009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f69a.svg\" alt=\"truck emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4b3.svg\" alt=\"credit card emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to learn more about power quality and how it affects your audio system? 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It lets you use your favorite wired headphones or earphones wirelessly with your phone, tablet, or laptop. You pair it over Bluetooth, clip it to your bag or jacket with the built-in magnetic clip, and plug your headphones into it. Your phone streams the music wirelessly to the GO blu Air, which converts it back to an analog signal and drives your headphones with a proper amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy would you want this? Because most phones either lack a headphone jack entirely or have a weak built-in DAC and amp. The GO blu Air gives your wired headphones a dedicated, high-quality audio chain—better conversion, more power, and cleaner sound—without any cables between your phone and the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes It Stand Out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Bluetooth audio devices use a single chip to handle everything—Bluetooth reception, digital-to-analog conversion, and amplification. The GO blu Air takes a different approach, splitting those jobs across separate, optimized stages. A Qualcomm QCC5144 chipset handles Bluetooth 5.2 reception. A Cirrus Logic MasterHIFI DAC handles the conversion. And a symmetrical twin-mono amplifier stage drives your headphones. This stage-by-stage design is inspired by the way full-size hi-fi systems separate components for better performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GO blu Air supports a wide range of high-resolution Bluetooth codecs—including LDAC, LHDC\/HWA, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, and SBC—so it can receive up to 24-bit\/96kHz audio wirelessly from compatible devices. That’s well above CD quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has two headphone outputs: a 4.4mm balanced output that delivers up to 256mW of power (great for over-ear headphones), and a 3.5mm output with iFi’s S-Balanced technology, which halves crosstalk and distortion (ideal for sensitive in-ear monitors). Output impedance is less than 1 ohm on both outputs, which means it plays well with even the most sensitive IEMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo analog sound-shaping modes—XBass and XSpace—let you fine-tune the sound right from the device. XBass adds warmth and punch to the low end, which is helpful for open-back headphones that tend to be lighter on bass. XSpace expands the soundstage for a more spacious, open feel. Both are analog processes, not digital EQ, and can be toggled on or off with the press of a button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Reviewers Saying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMajor HiFi\u003c\/strong\u003e — September 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajor HiFi reviewed both the GO blu Air and the original GO blu side by side. They found the Air’s sound just as rich as the original, praising XBass and XSpace for heightening headphone performance without sounding artificial. They called it an excellent option for portable listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio46\u003c\/strong\u003e — September 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio46 praised the GO blu Air as an excellent choice for upgraded portable sound at an unbeatable value. They highlighted the balanced 4.4mm output, Bluetooth codec support, and iFi’s sound enhancement features as standout qualities for the $129 price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechRadar\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechRadar noted the GO blu Air delivers warm, spacious sound with subtle sound enhancement from XBass and XSpace. They praised the useful magnetic clip and ultra-compact size. They also noted the design feels less premium than the original GO blu and that it lacks USB DAC functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e Your phone doesn’t have a headphone jack and you want to use your favorite wired earphones or headphones wirelessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You commute, exercise, or travel and want better audio quality than Bluetooth earbuds can offer—without a bulky device in your pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You own high-quality IEMs (in-ear monitors) and want a portable amp that can drive them cleanly with low output impedance and low crosstalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You want balanced 4.4mm output in a portable device without spending $200+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You want to take hands-free calls with a built-in mic while using your wired headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Does It Connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GO blu Air connects to your phone, tablet, or laptop wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.2. Just pair it like any other Bluetooth device. Once paired, you plug your wired headphones into either the 4.4mm balanced output (for over-ear headphones or IEMs with balanced cables) or the 3.5mm output (for standard single-ended headphones and IEMs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USB-C port on the bottom is for charging only—the GO blu Air does not function as a USB DAC. If you need USB DAC capability, consider the original iFi GO blu or the iFi GO Link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ChronoDial on the side works as a volume control and track navigation tool. Press it to play\/pause, turn it to adjust volume, and double-press to skip tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFi GO blu Air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for the perfect headphones to pair with your GO blu Air? Here are some ideas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-Ear Monitors\u003c\/strong\u003e — The GO blu Air’s S-Balanced 3.5mm output and low output impedance make it ideal for sensitive IEMs. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/earphones\"\u003eEarphones \u0026amp; IEMs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver-Ear Headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use the 4.4mm balanced output for full-size headphones. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/headphones\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Cables\u003c\/strong\u003e — To use the 4.4mm output, your headphones need a cable with a 4.4mm Pentaconn plug. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/headphone-cables\"\u003eHeadphone Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications—Benefit-Driven\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudio Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirrus Logic MasterHIFI DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e — A dedicated DAC chip handles the digital-to-analog conversion, chosen for its natural tonality, low power draw, and high-resolution output. It’s separate from the Bluetooth chip, so each stage does what it does best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymmetrical Twin-Mono Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two matched amplifier channels provide up to 256mW of clean, distortion-free power through the 4.4mm balanced output. Enough to drive most over-ear headphones with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-Balanced 3.5mm Output\u003c\/strong\u003e — iFi’s S-Balanced technology halves crosstalk and distortion on the 3.5mm output, making it especially well-suited for sensitive IEMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXBass \u0026amp; XSpace Sound Shaping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two analog processing modes let you boost bass (XBass) or widen the soundstage (XSpace) with the press of a button. Both are analog, not digital EQ, so they don’t add distortion or artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBluetooth \u0026amp; Connectivity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.2 with Hi-Res Codecs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports LDAC, LHDC\/HWA, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, and SBC for up to 24-bit\/96kHz wireless audio. That covers every major phone and streaming service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In MEMS Microphone\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take hands-free calls with clear voice quality without switching to your phone’s speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C Charging\u003c\/strong\u003e — Charges via USB-C. Note: the USB-C port is for charging only—the GO blu Air does not work as a wired USB DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Portability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic Clip\u003c\/strong\u003e — A built-in magnet and included clip let you attach the GO blu Air to your bag strap, jacket, or pocket. It stays put without bouncing around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChronoDial Control\u003c\/strong\u003e — A rotary dial on the side handles volume, play\/pause, and track skip—all without touching your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Compact and Lightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e — At roughly 53.5 × 33.7 × 19.5 mm and about 30 grams, the GO blu Air is smaller than a matchbox and lighter than an AA battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10-Hour Battery Life\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 450mAh lithium-polymer battery provides approximately 10 hours of playback on a single charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eAudio Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCirrus Logic MasterHIFI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eAmplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSymmetrical twin-mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eOutput Power (4.4mm BAL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 256 mW \/ 5.6 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e110 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;1 Ω (both outputs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eSound Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eXBass (bass boost), XSpace (soundstage expansion) — analog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eBluetooth \u0026amp; Connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.2 (Qualcomm QCC5144)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eCodecs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLDAC, LHDC\/HWA, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eMax Wireless Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e24-bit \/ 96 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eMicrophone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBuilt-in MEMS (for calls)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eBalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.4mm Pentaconn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eSingle-Ended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.5mm S-Balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eBattery \u0026amp; Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e450 mAh lithium-polymer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eBattery Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e~10 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eCharging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB-C (charging only; no USB DAC function)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e53.5 × 33.7 × 19.5 mm (2.1″ × 1.3″ × 0.8″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e~30 g (~1 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 year (US\/UK); 2 years (EU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the GO blu Air as a USB DAC with my computer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The USB-C port on the GO blu Air is for charging only. It does not function as a wired USB DAC. If you need USB DAC capability, consider the original iFi GO blu or the iFi GO Link, both of which support wired USB audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat headphones work with the GO blu Air?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny wired headphones or IEMs with a 3.5mm or 4.4mm plug will work. The 4.4mm balanced output is great for over-ear headphones and delivers the most power (up to 256mW). The 3.5mm S-Balanced output is ideal for sensitive IEMs thanks to its low output impedance and reduced crosstalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the GO blu Air compare to the original GO blu?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GO blu Air is lighter, more affordable ($129 vs. $199), and uses a polymer chassis instead of brushed aluminum. It upgrades to Bluetooth 5.2 (from 5.1) and adds LHDC codec support. The original GO blu has a more premium metal build and supports USB DAC functionality. Sound quality is very similar between the two, according to reviewers at Major HiFi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do XBass and XSpace do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXBass is an analog bass boost that adds warmth and punch to the low end—great for open-back headphones or IEMs that are light on bass. XSpace expands the soundstage for a wider, more open feel. Both are analog processes (not digital EQ), so they add minimal distortion. You can toggle each one on or off independently with button presses on the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the battery last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiFi rates the GO blu Air at approximately 10 hours of playback. Reviewers at eCoustics and Head-Fi.org confirmed battery life is close to that figure in real-world use. Charging is via USB-C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have a microphone for phone calls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The GO blu Air has a built-in MEMS microphone, so you can take hands-free calls while using your wired headphones. No need to switch to your phone’s speaker or disconnect your headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it drive high-impedance headphones like the Sennheiser HD 600?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to reviewers at Major HiFi, the original GO blu had no problem driving the 300-ohm Sennheiser HD 600 models, and the Air matches its power output. That said, the GO blu Air is designed primarily for portable use with IEMs and efficient over-ear headphones. For demanding, hard-to-drive headphones, a desktop amp will give you more headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I attach it to my clothing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GO blu Air has a built-in magnet and comes with a magnetic clip. Attach the clip to your bag strap, jacket, or shirt, and the GO blu Air magnetically snaps to it. It holds securely without bouncing around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Bluetooth codecs does my phone need to support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GO blu Air supports LDAC, LHDC\/HWA, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, and SBC. iPhones use AAC. Most Android phones support at least aptX or LDAC. Check your phone’s Bluetooth settings to see which codecs are available. 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Most phones, laptops, and even many DACs have built-in headphone outputs, but they often lack the power and finesse to get the best out of serious headphones—especially power-hungry planar magnetic or high-impedance models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iFi ZEN CAN 3 is a dedicated desktop headphone amplifier. It’s purely analog—no digital processing, no DAC built in. It takes an analog signal from your DAC and amplifies it with Class A discrete circuitry borrowed from iFi’s flagship iCAN Phantom (a £3,749 amplifier). The result is serious headphone amplification at $229.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes It Special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZEN CAN 3 delivers up to 2,000mW of continuous output power from its 4.4mm balanced headphone output. That’s a lot of power for a compact desktop amp—enough to drive everything from sensitive in-ear monitors to the most demanding planar magnetic headphones. The 6.35mm single-ended output provides up to 1,600mW, which is still more than most desktop amps in this price range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amplifier uses Class A discrete circuitry, which means it runs in Class A mode (the output stage is always conducting, even at low volumes) using individual transistors rather than integrated-circuit op-amps. Many audiophiles consider Class A to produce the smoothest, most natural sound. iFi uses their proprietary “OV” series operational amplifiers, built with premium components from Panasonic, TDK, Texas Instruments, and muRata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA four-level gain selector (0dB, 6dB, 12dB, 18dB) lets you match the amplifier’s output to your headphones. Sensitive IEMs can use the lowest gain setting; power-hungry over-ears can use the highest. This flexibility means one amp works well across your whole collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZEN CAN 3 offers five analog EQ modes—all processed in the analog domain, not through digital signal processing. XBass+ reinforces low frequencies for headphones that are light on bass (common with open-back designs). XSpace expands the soundstage for a wider, more spacious feel. You can combine both. Two new modes—Game and Movie—are tuned for those specific uses: Game enhances low-level sound effects so you can hear subtle details like footsteps and environmental cues, while Movie improves dialogue clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZEN CAN 3 also supports xMEMS micro-speaker technology—a new type of earphone driver that’s up to 150 times faster than conventional drivers. The balanced output can reach 21Vpp in xMEMS mode, making the ZEN CAN 3 future-proof for this emerging technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Reviewers Saying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadfonics\u003c\/strong\u003e — Louis, April 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeadfonics praised the ZEN CAN 3’s warm iFi house sound, robust construction, and future-proof xMEMS capability. They called it an outstanding headphone amplifier in its price class and highlighted the enhanced feature set over the previous version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead-Fi.org\u003c\/strong\u003e — Multiple Reviewers, November 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead-Fi reviewers praised the ZEN CAN 3 for its warm, powerful, and refined sound with more open mids and more precise, extended highs compared to previous versions. They described it as a very powerful device for the price and had no problem highly recommending it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFutureAudiophile.com\u003c\/strong\u003e — December 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFutureAudiophile tested the ZEN CAN 3 for over 200 hours and was consistently impressed with the quality. They praised how it elevated the sound of higher-quality headphones over a laptop’s built-in output and strongly recommended it to anyone seeking a desktop headphone upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You already own a DAC (or a source with analog outputs) and want a dedicated amplifier to get the most out of your headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You own power-hungry planar magnetic or high-impedance headphones that your current setup struggles to drive properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You use headphones for gaming and movies as well as music, and want dedicated EQ modes for each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You want balanced 4.4mm headphone output at a price point well under $300.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You want an amp that matches the iFi ZEN DAC 3 visually and stacks neatly on your desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Does It Connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZEN CAN 3 is a pure analog amplifier—it does not have a built-in DAC. You’ll need a separate DAC or a source with analog outputs to feed it. On the back, you’ll find three analog inputs: a stereo RCA pair (for connecting most DACs), a 3.5mm single-ended input (for portable sources), and a 4.4mm balanced input (for DACs with balanced outputs, like the iFi ZEN DAC 3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s also a 4.4mm balanced pre-out on the back, which lets you use the ZEN CAN 3 as a preamp to feed powered speakers or another amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front, you get a 6.35mm (1\/4″) single-ended headphone output and a 4.4mm Pentaconn balanced headphone output. The front panel also has buttons for power, input selection, gain level, and mode selection, plus a smooth, weighted volume knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included power supply connects via a barrel jack on the rear. For even better performance, iFi recommends upgrading to their iPower2 low-noise power supply (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFi ZEN CAN 3 headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply (DC adapter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA-to-RCA interconnect cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding your desktop headphone system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eiFi ZEN DAC 3\u003c\/strong\u003e — The natural partner. Same form factor, stackable design, and 4.4mm balanced output to feed the ZEN CAN 3’s balanced input. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/digital-audio\/digital-to-analog-converters\/\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eiFi iPower2\u003c\/strong\u003e — An ultra-quiet power supply upgrade that reduces noise well below standard audiophile solutions. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/electronics\/power-products\/power-accessories\/\"\u003ePower Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — The ZEN CAN 3 drives everything from sensitive IEMs to demanding planar magnetics. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/headphones\/headphones\/\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Cables\u003c\/strong\u003e — To use the 4.4mm balanced input from your DAC, you’ll need a 4.4mm-to-4.4mm cable (sold separately). Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cables\"\u003eCables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications—Benefit-Driven\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAmplifier Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass A Discrete Circuitry\u003c\/strong\u003e — The ZEN CAN 3 uses Class A discrete amplification derived from iFi’s flagship iCAN Phantom. Class A means the output stage is always conducting for the smoothest, most linear performance. Discrete means individual transistors are used instead of integrated-circuit op-amps, allowing iFi to optimize each stage independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2,000mW Balanced Output Power\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to 2,000mW from the 4.4mm balanced output and up to 1,600mW from the 6.35mm single-ended output. That’s enough to drive virtually any headphone on the market, from sensitive IEMs to power-hungry planars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour-Level Gain Control\u003c\/strong\u003e — Select 0dB, 6dB, 12dB, or 18dB of gain to perfectly match the amplifier to your headphones’ sensitivity. Low gain for IEMs, high gain for demanding over-ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive Analog EQ Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e — All processed in the analog domain (no DSP). XBass+ reinforces low frequencies. XSpace expands the soundstage. Game enhances subtle sound effects. Movie improves dialogue clarity. Or combine XBass+ and XSpace together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003exMEMS Micro-Speaker Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Future-proof compatibility with xMEMS earphone drivers—up to 150 times faster than conventional drivers. The balanced output reaches 21Vpp in xMEMS mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Analog Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — RCA stereo pair, 3.5mm single-ended, and 4.4mm balanced. Connect any DAC, streamer, or source with analog outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Headphone Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — 6.35mm (1\/4″) single-ended and 4.4mm Pentaconn balanced. Use whichever matches your headphone cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.4mm Balanced Pre-Out\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use the ZEN CAN 3 as a preamp to feed powered speakers or another amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Desktop Form Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — At 158 × 117 × 35 mm and about 495g, the ZEN CAN 3 fits neatly on any desk. It stacks perfectly with the ZEN DAC 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gunmetal blue metal chassis with bronze accents and a leather-texture top panel. Smooth, weighted volume knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpgradeable Power Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ships with a standard DC adapter. For even lower noise, upgrade to the iFi iPower2 (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eAmplifier Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eTopology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eClass A discrete (iFi\/AMR “OV” series OPAs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eOutput Power (4.4mm BAL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 2,000 mW @ 64Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eOutput Power (6.35mm SE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 1,600 mW @ 32Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eSNR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt;125 dB (balanced) \/ \u0026gt;122 dB (single-ended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eTHD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.006%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eOutput Impedance (4.4mm BAL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;2 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eOutput Impedance (6.35mm SE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;1 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0 dB \/ 6 dB \/ 12 dB \/ 18 dB (4 levels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eSound Modes (All Analog)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eEQ Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eXBass+, XSpace, XBass+ \u0026amp; XSpace, Game, Movie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003exMEMS Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes (21Vpp balanced output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eRCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1× stereo pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eSingle-Ended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1× 3.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eBalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1× 4.4mm Pentaconn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eHeadphone (SE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6.35mm (1\/4″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eHeadphone (BAL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.4mm Pentaconn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003ePre-Out (BAL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.4mm Pentaconn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e35 × 158 × 117 mm (1.4″ × 6.2″ × 4.6″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e495 g (1.09 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the ZEN CAN 3 have a built-in DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The ZEN CAN 3 is a pure analog headphone amplifier. You’ll need a separate DAC to feed it a signal. The iFi ZEN DAC 3 is the natural partner—same form factor, stackable design, and 4.4mm balanced output. You can also use any DAC, CD player, or source with analog outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare to the previous ZEN CAN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZEN CAN 3 adds more output power (2,000mW balanced vs. 1,600mW), two new analog EQ modes (Game and Movie), xMEMS micro-speaker support, a refreshed design with bronze and leather-texture accents, and improved circuitry. It retails for $229 vs. $199 for the previous model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it with sensitive IEMs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but use the lowest gain setting (0dB). Some Head-Fi reviewers noted that even at low gain, the ZEN CAN 3 may be more powerful than necessary for very sensitive IEMs. If background noise is a concern with your IEMs, iFi’s iEMatch accessory (sold separately) can help reduce the output to better suit sensitive earphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the Game and Movie modes do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGame mode enhances low-level sound effects and environmental details—helping you hear footsteps, weather effects, and other subtle audio cues more clearly. Movie mode improves dialogue clarity so voices are easier to understand over background music and effects. Both are purely analog processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it as a preamp for powered speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 4.4mm balanced pre-out on the back lets you use the ZEN CAN 3 as a preamp. Connect it to powered speakers or another amplifier with a 4.4mm-to-XLR or 4.4mm-to-RCA cable (sold separately). Note: there is no single-ended RCA pre-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat power supply does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZEN CAN 3 ships with a standard DC power adapter. For lower noise and better performance, iFi recommends upgrading to the iPower2 low-noise power supply (sold separately). The iPower2 is designed to reduce noise well below standard audiophile power solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is xMEMS and do I need it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003exMEMS is a new type of earphone driver made from silicon, similar to a computer chip. It’s up to 150 times faster than conventional drivers, which could mean better transient response and lower distortion. xMEMS earphones are still emerging, but the ZEN CAN 3 is ready for them when they arrive. For now, it drives all conventional headphones and IEMs just fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it stack with the ZEN DAC 3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ZEN CAN 3 has the same dimensions and design language as the ZEN DAC 3, and they’re designed to stack neatly on your desk. Connect them with a 4.4mm-to-4.4mm balanced cable for the best balanced signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt minimum, you need a DAC or source with analog outputs, and headphones. If your DAC has 4.4mm balanced output and you want to use the ZEN CAN 3’s balanced input, you’ll need a 4.4mm-to-4.4mm cable (sold separately by iFi for $69). The included RCA cable covers the single-ended connection. 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