iFi Audio - Zen CAN Studio - Balanced Desktop Headphone Amplifier

iFi Audio - Zen CAN Studio - Balanced Desktop Headphone Amplifier
The iFi Studio ZEN Can Studio balanced headphone amplifier is engineered to provide controlled, transparent amplification for critical listening, mixing, mastering, and high-fidelity playback. Built with balanced circuitry and a refined analog signal path, the ZEN Can Studio delivers clean, detailed sound with low noise and wide dynamic capability. Its powerful output stage and thoughtful design make it at home in both professional and home audio systems.
Designed for flexible integration into digital audio workstations, USB DAC systems, and stereo rigs, the ZEN Can Studio accepts balanced and single-ended inputs and provides both balanced and single-ended headphone outputs. Its robust power delivery supports a wide range of headphone types from sensitive in-ear monitors to demanding full-size models, allowing headphones to perform with authority across the frequency spectrum. Stability and noise control are prioritized so that nuances in mixes and recordings are reproduced with clarity and accuracy.
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The front panel features intuitive controls for volume and source selection, and the amplifier’s layout ensures a clean, uncluttered signal path for minimal coloration. With a focus on essential amplification performance and broad system compatibility, the ZEN Can Studio offers reliable, natural sound reproduction that supports professional monitoring tasks as well as refined listening sessions. It pairs well with high-resolution DACs, streamers, and analog sources to form a complete audio interface optimized for quality sound.
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Features
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Balanced headphone amplifier with precision analog circuitry
- Supports balanced and single-ended inputs and outputs
- Robust power delivery for demanding headphones
- Low noise and wide dynamic capability
- Stable performance for critical listening tasks
- Natural sound reproduction with controlled detail
- Intuitive front panel controls for volume and source
- Compact design suitable for studio and desktop systems
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Inputs: | 4.4mm: 4.0Vrms nominal @ 0dBFS, 24kOhms balanced 3.5mm: 1.0Vrms nominal @ 0dBFS, 1MOhms unbalanced XLR/6.3mm: 4.0Vrms nominal @ 0dBFS, 24kOhms balanced 6.3mm TRS: +, -, Gnd; compatible with TS (separate left/right connectors) |
| Maximum Input Level: | 4.4mm: 7.4V RMS 3.5mm: 1.92V RMS XLR: 7.4V RMS 6.3mm: 7.4V RMS balanced / 3.8V RMS unbalanced |
| Maximum Output (Balanced): | >15.2V / 385mW (@ 600 Ohms) >11.0V / 1890mW (@ 64 Ohms) |
| Maximum Output (Unbalanced): | >7.6V / 196mW (@ 300 Ohms) >4.0V / 1000mW (@ 16 Ohms) |
| Output Impedance: | Balanced: <2 Ohms Unbalanced: <1 Ohm Line: <200 Ohms |
| THD+N: | Balanced: <0.006% (@ 360mW / 2.4V 16 Ohms) Unbalanced: <0.005% (@ 100mW / 1.27V 16 Ohms) |
| SNR: | Balanced: >122dBA (@ 7.3V) Unbalanced: >120dBA (@ 1.9V) |
| Gain: | 0dB, 6dB, 12dB, 18dB |
| Frequency Response: | 10Hz–200kHz (±0.03dB) |
| Power Supply Requirement: | DC 5V / 2.4A (centre positive) |
| Power Consumption: | No Signal ~5W; Max Signal ~13W |
| Dimensions: | 6.2" x 4.8" x 1.4" (158 x 121 x 35mm) |
| Net Weight: | 530g (1.17 lbs) |
| Limited Warranty: | 12 months |


