iFi Zen Air DAC V2 - USB DAC & Headphone Amp
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iFi Audio
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DAC & Headphone Amp
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Improve the quality of your everyday audio with the ZEN Air DAC.
DAC stands for Digital to Analogue converter. In a nutshell, a DAC converts the digital info in your source device – your computer, games console, tablet, or smartphone – to music that we can hear through speakers or headphones.
Every device that is a source of digital sound has a built-in DAC. External DACs sound much better than the standard DACs used inside these devices.
Simply better
The ZEN Air DAC functions as both a DAC and a headphone amp. It’s a great first step if you are just starting on your audio journey.
Simply connect it to your computer or smart device via a USB cable. Then connect it to your headphones via the headphone jack at the front or to speakers via the RCA connections at the back.
If you already have an amp, you can use the ZEN DAC Air as a pure DAC with this amp or speakers.
Flexible formats
The ZEN Air DAC supports different file formats – PCM 32bit/384kHz, fully native DSD256, and MQA.
PCM – Pulse Code Modulation is the file format used in CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and other digital audio applications. It’s the next step up from MP3.
DSD – Direct Stream Digital is a very high-quality audio format, better than CD quality. The higher the number (sample rate), the better the recording – DSD64, 128, 256, 512, and 1024. Fully native means that it hasn’t been altered in any way from the original recording.
MQA – Master Quality Authenticated is an award-winning audio technology that enables music fans to stream the original master recording into their home, car, or their mobile. With the ZEN Air DAC, you can listen to MQA straight out of the box. Simply connect to Tidal Masters and check the option to stream MQA.
Sonic tailoring
The ZEN Air DAC also sports a couple of unique sonic tweaks from iFi.
PowerMatch adjusts the gain of the ZEN DAC Air so it functions at the right level for your headphones. Gain is just a unit of measurement that indicates how loud an audio source is and is measured in decibels (dB).
XBass+ allows you to tailor the bass to suit your headphones and your personal taste.
Both are designed to improve and personalize your listening experience.
And breathe…
Most DACs still use digital volume control – ours is analogue.
What does this mean? When you reduce the volume on other DACs you remove data from the song or soundtrack. With analogue volume control, you reduce the volume whilst maintaining the quality.
Put simply, the ZEN Air DAC is an easy way to experience super clear hi-res audio quality in your everyday listening.
Sift through the noise, and breathe in the Air.
Technical Specs
| Input voltage | DC 5V/2.5A |
| Input | USB2.0 B Socket |
| Formats | 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192/352.8/384kHz PCM 2.8/3.1/5.6/6.2/11.2/12.4MHz DSD 353/384KHz DXD MQA |
| DAC | Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown |
| Power consumption | No Signal ~0.5W / Max Signal ~2.5W |
| Dimensions | 158 x 117 x 35 mm 6.2" x 4.6" x 1.4" |
| Net weight | 315 g 0.694 lbs |
| Line Section | |
| Output | 1V / 3.3V max. |
| Output Impedance | ≤50Ω |
| SNR | <-113dB(A) @ 0dBFS |
| DNR | >113dB(A) @ -60dBFS |
| THD+N | <0.04% @ 0dBFS |
| Headphone Section | |
| Output | 1V / 3.3V max. (variable) |
| Output Power | >230mW @ 32Ω ; >36mW @ 300Ω |
| Output Impedance | <1Ω |
| THD+N | <0.04% (100mW @ 16Ω) |
| SNR | >113dBA (3.3V) |
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30-Day Hassle-Free Returns:
At Audio Exchange, your satisfaction is our priority. If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return most items within 30 days for a full refund. Returns must be in ‘like new’ condition. Initiate your return on our website and send items back to: 6007 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220.
Exceptions: Open box headphones, cartridges, and stylus’ are subject to a 15% restocking fee. Opened in-ear headphones and turntables cartridges or stylus’ with a broken needle are non-returnable.
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