Ifi Zen DAC V2 DAC/Headphone Amplifier
Improved version of the multi award-winning Zen Dac
Now with full MQA support
Twice the processing power of the V1
An even lower noise floor for even better performance !
Description
Introducing the V2 version of the multi award winning Zen DAC.
Now with a more powerful processor allowing even better audio decode and full MQA support.
The new XMOS chip now has twice as many processing cores bringing it up to 16 cores, this huge jump in power not only allows for better MQA support but also give the Zen DAC PCM 32/384khz support too. Never has a compact unit been able to deliver so much for such a great price!
Featuring a new clock system that further builds on the ultra low jitter of the original.
Again we find the power match system within the Zen DAC V2, this circuit ensures that you get a perfect match to the requirements of the headphones you are using.
The Zen DAC V2 has a switchable fixed or variable output to allow you to utilise the DAC in a whole range of different applications, from a desktop headphone amplifier to a Hifi based DAC.
Specification
nput | USB3.0 B Socket (USB2.0 compatible) |
Formats | DSD256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD DXD(384/352.8kHz), PCM(384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz) MQA |
DAC | Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown |
Line Section | |
Output | Audio RCA (SE) — 2.1V fixed 1V / 3.3V max. (variable) 4.4mm Pentaconn (BAL) — 4.2V fixed 2V / 6.2V max. (variable) |
Zout | <= 200 Ohm (BAL) <= 100 Ohm (SE) |
SNR | < -116dB(A) @ 0dBFS (BAL/SE) |
DNR | > 116dB(A) @ -60dBFS (BAL/SE) |
THD+N | < 0.0015% @ 0dBFS (BAL/SE) |
Headphone Section | |
Output Power (@1% THD) | 4.4mm Pentaconn (BAL) [email protected] Ohm; 6.[email protected] Ohm; 16 Ohm - 600 Ohm Headphone 6.3mm S-BAL (SE) [email protected] Ohm; [email protected] Ohm 16 Ohm - 600 Ohm Headphone Note: Using 5v power. If powered from USB, power output may vary. |
Output Impedance | < 1 Ω (BAL/SE) |
THD & N | < 0.005% (125mW @ 32R) |
SNR | > 113dBA (6.2V BAL/3.3V SE) |
Power consumption | < 1.5W via USB power OR 5v DC (power supply not included) |
Dimensions | 160(w) x 117(d) x 35(h) mm 6.3" x 4.6" x 1.4" |
Weight (Gross) | 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs) |
Warranty period | 12 months |















