iFi ZEN CAN 3 Desktop Analogue Headphone Amplifier

The iFi ZEN CAN 3 is a high-power, all-analogue desktop headphone amplifier and preamp designed to drive everything from sensitive IEMs to demanding full-size headphones. Delivering up to 2,000 mW from its balanced output, it adds five onboard mode presets (including Gaming and Movie) plus iFi’s analogue XBass+ and XSpace enhancements for stronger low-end and a wider soundstage without using DSP. It also includes a dedicated xMEMS mode to power next-generation micro-speaker earphones. Multiple analogue inputs and both balanced and single-ended headphone jacks make it easy to integrate into any desktop audio setup.

Features

• Up to 2,000 mW balanced output with ultra-low noise
• Five preset modes including Gaming and Movie for quick tuning
• XBass+ for enhanced low frequencies and XSpace for wider soundstage
• Dedicated xMEMS mode for compatible earphones
• Four gain settings (0/6/12/18 dB) for precise headroom control
• RCA, 3.5 mm, and 4.4 mm balanced line inputs
• 6.35 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced headphone outputs
• Compact aluminium chassis designed to stack with ZEN components

Specifications

• Type: Analogue headphone amplifier & preamplifier
• Inputs: RCA stereo, 3.5 mm SE, 4.4 mm balanced
• Outputs: 6.35 mm SE headphone, 4.4 mm balanced headphone, 4.4 mm balanced line out
• Power Output (Balanced): 2,000 mW @ 64 Ω; 385 mW @ 600 Ω
• Power Output (Single-Ended): 1,600 mW @ 32 Ω; 98 mW @ 600 Ω
• Output Impedance: Balanced <2 Ω, SE <1 Ω
• xMEMS Drive: 21 Vpp, 22 Ω, 11 V DC bias (4.4 mm balanced)
• Gain: 0 / 6 / 12 / 18 dB
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 200 kHz (-3 dB)
• SNR: ≥125 dB (balanced), ≥122 dB (SE)
• THD+N: <0.006%
• Max Input Level: RCA 3.8 V RMS; 3.5 mm 1.92 V RMS; 4.4 mm 7.4 V RMS
• Power Supply: DC 5 V / 2.5 A (adaptor 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz)
• Power Consumption: ~5 W idle, ~13 W max
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 158 × 117 × 35 mm
• Weight: 495 g