iFi ZEN CAN Signature

iFi ZEN CAN Signature — the ultimate headphone amplifier

Music lovers looking for premium sound with a fully analog signal will appreciate the iFi ZEN CAN Signature. This headphone amplifier features balanced dual mono construction for maximum channel separation and four-stage PowerMatch® gain (0/6/12/18 dB), thanks to which you can easily adapt the performance to your specific headphones. The XBass® and XSpace® functions bring subtle analog adjustments for richer bass and a wider soundstage, ensuring a natural and detailed listening experience. Inspired by the flagship iFi Pro iCAN, this model is one of the best-rated amplifiers in its class.

Performance and sound quality

The ZEN CAN Signature is based on iFi's reference amplifier topology. Discrete Class-A balanced output buffer and JFET input stage with extremely low noise ensure signal purity, while low feedback delivers a natural musical expression. These features make the amplifier ideal for demanding planar magnetic headphones. Overload and short-circuit protection protects your headphones and the amplifier from damage.

PowerMatch® – headphone adaptation

Four PowerMatch® gain levels allow you to optimize the performance according to the sensitivity of your headphones:

• 0 dB for sensitive IEM headphones
• 6 dB for conventional dynamic headphones
• 12 dB for less sensitive models
• 18 dB for demanding and planar headphones

This flexibility ensures optimal performance without unnecessary noise.

Analog sound adjustments

To maximize the sound to the user's preferences, the ZEN CAN Signature offers the XBass® and XSpace® functions:

• XBass® gently extends the bass range, which is especially appreciated by open and analytical headphones.
• XSpace® expands the soundstage and eliminates the "music in the head" effect. Both functions operate in a purely analog domain, without DSP, ensuring that details and natural sound are preserved.

Connectivity and power

Wide connectivity includes:

• Inputs: RCA (single-ended), 3.5 mm analog input, 4.4 mm balanced input
• Outputs: 4.4 mm balanced headphone output, 6.3 mm single-ended headphone output, 4.4 mm balanced line out for active speakers

Power is provided by an external 5V adapter (included) with optimized separation of audio and control circuits. This design is based on the advanced solutions of the Pro series and allows for further power upgrades using the iFi iPower/iPower-X.

Technical data

• Type: analog headphone amplifier
• Topology: balanced dual mono, Class-A
• Gain: 0 / 6 / 12 / 18 dB
• Sound processing: XBass®, XSpace®
• Outputs: 4.4 mm balanced, 6.3 mm single-ended
• Power supply: external 5V adapter

Package contents

• iFi ZEN CAN Signature
• External 5V power adapter