iFi Audio Zen DAC Signature V2

The Zen DAC Signature V2 that builds on its predecessor in all the best ways—principle of which is the introduction of a 16-core processor instead of the V1’s 8 cores. This allows for much more powerful sampling with vivid details. The Zen V2 also uses a low-jitter crystal clock, which offers more than 20 decibels of improved noise reduction over other models. Like much of iFi’s consumer-grade models, the Zen V2 brings the parts and circuitry from iFi’s high-end models to a lower price point—giving you a professional sound without professional investment. This all amounts to a desktop DAC that can give you up to 32 bits and 384 kilohertz of sampling, MQA compatibility for studio-grade audio, High-Res audio functionality, and clean, untarnished headroom. Weighing just one pound, the Zen DAC Signature V2 features plenty of balanced inputs on the back and a clean unbalanced right/left RCA pair or a balanced 4.4-millimeter option to connect to your speakers of choice.