Specialist iFi audio ZEN DAC Signature now on sale on Drop!

Jul 7, 20203301 VIEWS

We are excited to announce that we will also be launching a bigger and better ZEN DAC exclusive to Drop for a period of time. Based on one of the most talked about USB DAC/headphone amps on the market today, we combined improved circuitry with newfound singular purpose to produce a transportable DAC which concentrates on the DAC function and is dedicated to driving high quality amplifiers like the ZEN CAN Signature with authority and precision. Bit-perfect hi-res audio support includes PCM to 384kHz, native DSD and MQA, coupled to fully balanced analog circuit design – nothing anywhere near the price comes close. Our exclusive Signature version elevates the ZEN DAC’s DAC performance with upgraded circuitry from iFi’s flagship Pro Series delivering exceptional poise and accuracy to any downstream amplifier, but especially the purpose-codesigned ZEN CAN Signature 6XX with matching 4.4mm balanced inputs. Like a polished version of an already highly-prized precision instrument, the ZEN DAC Signature is truly something special.

Want to know more? Ask away, we are here to help!

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Aug 18, 2020

how is this DAC different from the original Zen DAC? minus the fact it's a combo unit with headphone amp, how is the DAC portion different between them?

TiborM

Jul 13, 2020

Hi. Does it have fpga and what clock will it use? Why only usb input? :/ thanks guys

ifiaudio_Vince

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iFi Audio

Jul 18, 2020

TiborMHi TiborM, No fpga. The DAC used is a Burr-Brown MultiBIt. USB because it is a dedicated connection in a specialist DAC.

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amboris

Jul 11, 2020

just hope the can and signature can really elevate those low technical performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ahYapNMi14 any why is on of the focus beeing portable? aren't the DSD nano/micro already focusing on that and zen should solely focus on desktop use?

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ifiaudio_Vince

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iFi Audio

Jul 18, 2020

amborisHi amboris The ZEN Signatures are primarily but not exclusively aimed at the HD 6XX (and similar). As the HD 6XX is open-backed, it is used more at home which is where the ZENs are best-suited. Thx

vmiguel

Jul 10, 2020

Is it MQA decoder or "just" renderer? TIA!

ifiaudio_Vince

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iFi Audio

Jul 10, 2020

vmiguelHi Vmiguel The iFi Pro iDSD at $3,000 is a decoder. The ZEN DAC Signature will be less pricey and as such, will be a renderer. So the PC needs to do the decoding. Thanks.

Lycanus86

Jul 9, 2020

Looks great. Will there be a 4.4 mm male to male balanced cable available to connect to the ZEN CAN Sig 6XX? Or is that not a thing? I can't seem to find one anywhere currently. What will be the best way to connect the ZENs?

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verifonix

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Aug 19, 2020

Compare to this $8 one Lol. 1/10th the price https://www.mini-itx.de/DeLock-Adapterprofi/Kabel/Klinke/Delock-85790-Dieses-Klinkenkabel-von-Delock-kann::612393.html

ChrisPDX

Mar 10, 2021

Lycanus86I just created this poll on this very topic.

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wyd4

Jul 9, 2020

Was looking forward to jumping on a zen amp sig. how much will the dac cost?

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iFi Audio

Jul 10, 2020

wyd4the ZEN DAC Signature will be $249

JoeyGS

Jul 8, 2020

This dac has potentiometer. Does it serve as a preamp volume control or as a headphone/earphone amplifier volume control?

iFiaudio_Joseph

Jul 8, 2020

JoeyGSIt serves as preamp volume control, which will be bypassable. The amplifier volume control is over at the ZEN CAN Signature 6XX, or your own choice of headphone amp :) Sorry about the confusion in the introduction earlier today.

JoeyGS

Jul 9, 2020

iFiaudio_JosephNo worries. Just wanted to know the purpose of the potentiometer. Thanks

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l3enjamin

Jul 8, 2020

I recently got the iFi ZEN DAC for my HD6XX and I'm very happy with it. I have a couple of questions:

Would this or the ZEN CAN come with a DC power supply? I guess yes, but I don't know if you could drive both through a single USB as the ZEN DAC right now. I've read that it benefits in terms of floor noise.
I personally liked the sound with the lastest firmware 5.3c. Will it come/support the same for the ZEN DAC or something new?

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ifiaudio_Vince

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iFi Audio

Jul 8, 2020

l3enjaminHi I3enjin.

ZEN DAC Signature and ZEN CAN Signature will each ship with an iPower (5v) for a really clean, quiet power supply.
Firmware options remain the same so yes you can flash as per your wish.

Thanks