ifi Audio ZEN DAC Headphone amplifier/DAC

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Cute, compact and stylish This superb hi-res USB DAC/headphone amp delivers a level of specification and performance that punches above its super-affordable price tag. Compact enough to use as a USB DAC/amp on your work desk with your much-loved headphones. Stylish enough to use in your home system as a USB DAC. Just add your […]

 

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Cute, compact and stylish

This superb hi-res USB DAC/headphone amp delivers a level of specification and performance that punches above its super-affordable price tag.

Compact enough to use as a USB DAC/amp on your work desk with your much-loved headphones.

Stylish enough to use in your home system as a USB DAC. Just add your favourite active speakers or amp.

DAC to the future

The ZEN DAC supports PCM and DXD to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256 and MQA. DSD remains ‘bit-perfect’ thanks to the True Native Burr Brown chip design.

Our R&D maxes out the circuitry with bespoke, easy to install firmware to bring you the joyous musicality of hi-res. The ethereal music quality will leave you grinning ear to ear.

Brings balance (in more ways than one)

We’ve used a balanced design for the analogue stage – rare and not found at this price point. This makes it pretty special for the best sound quality. With super-low noise performance, it will remain quiet even in noisy situations such as yachts or RVs.

The ZEN DAC sports Pentaconn 4.4mm balanced outputs at both the front and back. On the front, there’s also the popular 6.3mm headphone socket. You get both headphone options.

So flexible it almost does yoga

Switch effortlessly between ‘variable’ and ‘fixed’.

Set to ‘Variable,’ use the ZEN DAC as a pre-amp to feed a power amp or active speakers.

On ‘Fixed’ to bypass the volume control. Connect to an external pre-amp or integrated amp.

Power. Drive. Performance.

Our headphone amp has PowerMatch – switchable gain to perfectly match your headphones.

IEMs are high-sensitivity, Leave PowerMatch at its lower setting for hiss-free listening.

On/over-ear types with relatively low impedance require more oomph – press PowerMatch to increase the level of drive.

Ace of Bass.

The ZEN DAC boasts TrueBass. This proprietary tech is a switchable ‘bass boost’ operating in the analogue domain. There’s no DSP with iFi gear.

TrueBass enhances the bass but does not muddy the mid-range. Perfect for use with IEMs or open-back headphones which often lose out on bass.

So, in the words of the great Eric Clapton and from the film Back to the Future, Heaven is One Step Away.

Input USB3.0 B Socket (USB2.0 compatible)
Formats DSD256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD DXD(384/352.8kHz), PCM(384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz) MQA
DAC Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown
Line Section
Output Audio RCA (SE) — 2.1V fixed 1V / 3.3V max. (variable) 4.4mm Pentaconn (BAL) — 4.2V fixed 2V / 6.2V max. (variable)
Zout 113dBA (6.2V BAL/3.3V SE)
Power consumption < 1.5W via USB power OR 5v DC (power supply not included)
Dimensions 117(l) x 100(w) x 30(h)mm
Weight (Gross) 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
Warranty period 12 months
Weight 1.00 kg

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Cute, compact and stylish

This superb hi-res USB DAC/headphone amp delivers a level of specification and performance that punches above its super-affordable price tag.

Compact enough to use as a USB DAC/amp on your work desk with your much-loved headphones.

Stylish enough to use in your home system as a USB DAC. Just add your favourite active speakers or amp.

DAC to the future

The ZEN DAC supports PCM and DXD to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256 and MQA. DSD remains ‘bit-perfect’ thanks to the True Native Burr Brown chip design.

Our R&D maxes out the circuitry with bespoke, easy to install firmware to bring you the joyous musicality of hi-res. The ethereal music quality will leave you grinning ear to ear.

Brings balance (in more ways than one)

We’ve used a balanced design for the analogue stage – rare and not found at this price point. This makes it pretty special for the best sound quality. With super-low noise performance, it will remain quiet even in noisy situations such as yachts or RVs.

The ZEN DAC sports Pentaconn 4.4mm balanced outputs at both the front and back. On the front, there’s also the popular 6.3mm headphone socket. You get both headphone options.

So flexible it almost does yoga

Switch effortlessly between ‘variable’ and ‘fixed’.

Set to ‘Variable,’ use the ZEN DAC as a pre-amp to feed a power amp or active speakers.

On ‘Fixed’ to bypass the volume control. Connect to an external pre-amp or integrated amp.

Power. Drive. Performance.

Our headphone amp has PowerMatch – switchable gain to perfectly match your headphones.

IEMs are high-sensitivity, Leave PowerMatch at its lower setting for hiss-free listening.

On/over-ear types with relatively low impedance require more oomph – press PowerMatch to increase the level of drive.

Ace of Bass.

The ZEN DAC boasts TrueBass. This proprietary tech is a switchable ‘bass boost’ operating in the analogue domain. There’s no DSP with iFi gear.

TrueBass enhances the bass but does not muddy the mid-range. Perfect for use with IEMs or open-back headphones which often lose out on bass.

So, in the words of the great Eric Clapton and from the film Back to the Future, Heaven is One Step Away.

Input USB3.0 B Socket (USB2.0 compatible)
Formats DSD256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD DXD(384/352.8kHz), PCM(384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz) MQA
DAC Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown
Line Section
Output Audio RCA (SE) — 2.1V fixed 1V / 3.3V max. (variable) 4.4mm Pentaconn (BAL) — 4.2V fixed 2V / 6.2V max. (variable)
Zout 113dBA (6.2V BAL/3.3V SE)
Power consumption < 1.5W via USB power OR 5v DC (power supply not included)
Dimensions 117(l) x 100(w) x 30(h)mm
Weight (Gross) 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
Warranty period 12 months
The Audioengine D3 Premium 24-bit DAC (digital-toanalog converter) allows you to bypass your computer's headphone output and send music directly through a USB port for noticeably improved fidelity and a higher output. Portable USB audio converter for Mac or PC Stream bit-perfect native 24/96 HD audio High-performance headphone amp included Plug-and-play, no drivers or software to install Connect headphones or any music system Easily drives low impedance headphones Computer OS volume control Asynchronous data transfer with dual master clocks HD indicator for sample rates above 48K Metal injection molded (MIM) aluminum caseARTSOUND VD-242 VGA HDMI Adapter Cable 3.5mm Audio Video Converter Cable TV Box PS3 PS4 HDTV PC Laptop ProjectorVGA To HDMI Cable  
  • Application:Projector,Computer,Multimedia,Monitor,TV BOX,Television
  • Shielding:Braid
  • Gender:Male-Female
  • Connector A:VGA,AUX
  • Model Number:VGA To HDMI Adapter with Audio
  • Type:VGA Cables
1. Main function: This product can bring computer PC, notebook, DVD player, etc. VGA signal, processed by smart chip, to connect the device to HDMI On the high-definition display device of the interface, it converts an analog signal into a digital signal. HD converter to enjoy the high-definition video and feast. Features: 1. One way VGA analog video; standard HDMI digital signal output, usb charging With audio 2. Support VGA video input format: VGA, XGA, SVGA, SXGA, UGA 3. Support audio format: Analog Stereo 2.1 (FL/FR) 4. HDMI output format: up to 1080P/60Hz (output and input format synchronization, frequency synchronization) 5. Support HDCP 1.2 version 6. Easy to install, no driver required, plug and play 7. Low power consumption, externally powered by USB to Micro power cord 8. High-grade aluminum alloy casing, black appearance, simple and generous 9. Small size, strong mobility, easy to carry out Package Included: 1 x VGA to HDMI Adapter With Audio  

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ARTSOUND VD-238 VGA Video and RCA Audio Converter TO HDMI

This compact VGA with Audio to HDMI Converter enables you to convert a VGA video signal and separate RCA audio signal to an HDMI output, and in this way connect your VGA/RCA sources to an HDMI display for a full audiovisual experience.

On output, the converter supports resolutions up to Full HD 1080p and computer resolutions up to 1600 x 1200. It converts the input resolution to the closest output resolution.

Key Features
  • Convert VGA and L/R RCA signals to an HDMI output
  • VGA and L/R RCA inputs
  • HDMI output
  • Embeds L/R RCA audio into the HDMI output
  • Supports output resolutions up to 1080p and 1600 x 1200
  • Supports data rates up to 6.75 Gbps

Input 1 x VGA
1 x L/R RCA
Output 1 x HDMI 1.2a
Input Video Signal 0.5 - 1.0 V p-p
Input DDC Signal 5 V p-p (TTL)
Supported Input Resolutions 640 x 480 at 60 / 75 Hz
800 x 600 60 / 75 Hz
1024 x 768 60 / 75 Hz
1280 x 720 60 / 75 Hz
1280 x 768 60 / 75 Hz
1280 x 960 60 / 75 Hz
1280 x 1024 60 / 75 Hz
Supported Output Resolutions 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

Computer Resolutions: up to 1600 x 1200 (if available on the HDMI display)

*The input resolution is automatically converted to the closest output resolution.
Frequency Up to 165 MHz
Video Amplifier Bandwidth 1.65 Gbps
Power Supply 5 VDC, 1 A
Power Consumption 5 W
Operating Temperature 32 to 158°F (0 to 70°C)
Storage Temperature 14 to 176°F (-10 to 80°C)
Operating Humidity 10 to 85% RH (no condensation)
Storage Humidity 5 to 95% RH (no condensation)
Dimensions 3.5 x 1 x 2.7" (8.9 x 2.5 x 6.9 cm)
Weight 0.24 lb (109 g)

High Grade DAC - Digital / Optical to Analogue Stereo Audio Converter - SPDIF - TOSlink / Coaxial to Stereo Left / Right RCA This analog digital audio converter is designed for home and professional audio conversion. Converts Toslink coaxial or optical digital audio signals into analog L / R audio signals for connection to an external device such as an amplifier via standard RCA connectors. The main features that allow us to be used even in professional contexts are:
  • Supports sampling rate at 32.44.1.48 and 96 KHz.
  • 24-bit S / PDIF incoming bit stream on the left and right channels.
  • Converts coaxial or Toslink digital audio signals into analog L / R audio.
  • Provides transmission of signals free of electromagnetic disturbances.
  • Easy to install and easy to use.
Content of the package
  • Main unit (analog digital audio converter)
  • 5V / DC power supply.
  • User Manual
Weight1.00 kg0.50 kg0.11 kg6.50 kg0.11 kg0.08 kg
DimensionsN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Additional information
Weight 1.00 kg
Weight 0.50 kg
Weight 0.11 kg
Weight 6.50 kg
Weight 0.11 kg
Weight 0.08 kg