(Open Box) iFi Audio - ZEN DAC V2, DAC and Headphone Amplifier
(Open Box) iFi Audio - ZEN DAC V2, Desktop USB DAC, Headphone Amp, XMOS 16-Core chip, Low-latency XMOS microcontroller
(Open Box)
USB DAC / Headphone Amp
iFi Audio - Zen DAC V2
Please note: This is an open box product, packaging has been opened and demonstrated to a customer, but product is in as-new condition.
Chill. Relax. Enjoy.iFi Audio’s ZEN DAC V2 is a wonderfully portable USB headphone amplifier and vastly capable digital audio converter specifically designed to comfortably accommodate a broad selection of headphones and in-ear monitors, resulting in high-resolution PCM, DSD and DXD audio. The ZEN DAC V2 is perfectly suited for use as small form desktop USB DAC and amp, all you have to do is connect to your computers USB port and connect your headphones of choice! It couldn’t be simpler!
Or, should you prefer, it’s perfectly possible to use the ZEN DAC V2 with a pair of active speakers connected to an external amplifier. When compared next to its predecessor, the V2 sees an overall improvement in clock stability and allows for MQA decoding direct from the DAC itself, enabling you to use it in conjunction with Tidal’s hi-fi tier.
Amazing Features
• Native DSD256 and MQA Support
• Improved Low-Jitter Clock over Original
• PowerMatch for Correct Headphone Gain
• TrueBass Switchable Analog Bass Boost
• 192 kHz PCM, 384 kHz DXD, DSD256
• Analogue Volume Control
Hi-Res...To The Nth Degree!
every possible source device is coveredAll current and future Bluetooth® audio formats are supported.
This includes Qualcomm’s aptX and aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX Adaptive, LDAC and HWA/LHDC, hi-res Bluetooth® codecs created by Sony and Huawei respectively, AAC, Apple’s favoured format and SBC, the standard Bluetooth® codec.
This means every possible source device is covered, at the highest resolution Bluetooth® specification. And future codecs can be added with Over the Air updates.
Enjoy. Your way.
the best of both worldsChill with the best of both worlds.
Analogue – connect via RCA to amps or active speakers or via the 4.4mm output to amps/speakers with a balanced input.
Digital – use the optical and coaxial connections to connect to anything with a built-in DAC and corresponding digital input – your TV, an AV amp or an external DAC in your hi-fi set-up.
'Balanced Design is Truly Special'
compatible with both HiFi and Pro systemsThe analogue output stage is balanced, not normally seen in DACs at this price point. Balanced means less noise, interference/crosstalk.
It has RCA and balanced outputs at HiFi standard level; 2V SE and 4V BAL and is therefore compatible with both HiFi and Pro systems.
All underpinned by high-quality circuit components such as C0G capacitors from TDK and it’s fed by a precision low-noise power supply from Texas Instruments to make this a rare entry-priced beastie.
Plus we’ve improved our Global Master Timing (GMT) clock circuitry to give you an even smoother musical ride. It means >20db better performance for even more ZEN.
iFi Audio - ZEN DAC V2
The ZEN DAC just got even better.
The new version of the ZEN DAC includes a new 16-core XMOS chip – this is the chip that handles the digital data received over USB prior to analogue conversion.
The chip’s increased processing power, coupled with iFi’s custom firmware, enables MQA support to be upgraded from rendering to full decoding.
The ZEN DAC V2 also features an upgrade to iFi’s GMT (Global Master Timing) clock circuitry, delivering even lower jitter performance with corresponding sonic benefits.
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Power Source | DC5V |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm QCC 5100 Series |
| Input | Bluetooth 5.0™ with AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, HWA Codec |
| Output | Optical/Coaxial, Audio RCA L/R, 44 Balanced Lineout |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz <+0/-0.5dB (44.1kHz) 1Hz - 44khz <+0/-3.0dB (>= 88.2kHz) |
| Output Voltage @ OdBFS | 2.05V (+/-0.05V) |
| Dynamic Range | 109dB (A) |
| Signal/Noise ratio | 109dB (A) @ OdBFS |
| THD & N @ OdBFS | <0.0015% 10k Load |
| Output Impedance | <50Ω |
| Power Consumption | <2.5W |
| Dimensions | 158 (I) x 100 (w) x 35 (h) mm |
| Weight | 476g (1.05 Ibs) |
