{"product_id":"ifi-audio-zen-air-dac-2","title":"iFi Audio ZEN Air DAC 2","description":"\u003ch3\u003eiFi Audio ZEN Air DAC 2 – Balanced Desktop USB DAC \u0026amp; Headphone Amp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iFi Audio ZEN Air DAC 2 takes the entry-level Hi-Fi DAC further than ever, adding a true balanced 4.4 mm headphone output, a more revealing Cirrus Logic DAC and up to 300 % more amplification power than the original. With XBass+ and PowerMatch tuning controls, PCM 384 kHz and DSD256 support, and a premium midnight-blue metal fascia, ZEN Air DAC 2 is the easiest way to bring an emotionally engaging house sound into your desk, studio or living room — curated for you at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced 4.4 mm headphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doubles voltage swing for greater control with high-impedance and demanding planar headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Cirrus Logic DAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bit-perfect PCM up to 384 kHz and DSD256 with a natural, musical presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 300 % more power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drives sensitive IEMs and harder-to-drive cans with equal authority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue XBass+ and PowerMatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine analogue bass enhancement and gain matching, no DSP colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated power button and metal fascia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality-of-life upgrades and a more premium midnight-blue finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug into any laptop, desktop or USB-OTG device and instantly upgrade everything you listen to. The added headroom and balanced output mean even premium headphones come alive without an expensive separate amp, while the analogue tuning controls let you fine-tune for any pair you own — from sensitive IEMs to power-hungry studio cans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC Chip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cirrus Logic, bit-perfect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Res Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCM 384 kHz, DSD256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 118 dB(A) on both outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNR \/ THD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e 118 dB(A) \/ ≤0.0011 % @ 16 Ω (6.3 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.4 mm Balanced Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥5.57 V \/ 484 mW @ 64 Ω, ≤1.4 Ω impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.3 mm Single-Ended Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥3.02 V \/ 286 mW @ 32 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 V \/ 3.4 V max (variable gain), ≤50 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C, 5 V \/ \u0026gt;1 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~0.55 W idle, ~3.55 W max\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 158 × 100 × 35 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 315 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFi Audio ZEN Air DAC 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 2.0 cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-start guide and warranty card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse Cases \/ Ideal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesktop headphone listening with sensitive IEMs and demanding planar cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding a clean DAC stage in front of powered speakers or an integrated amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact home studio monitoring and casual mixing reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C connection to Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with any 4.4 mm balanced or 6.3 mm single-ended headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable line-out for active monitors and amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Pros:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine balanced 4.4 mm output at an entry-level price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificantly more headroom than the original ZEN Air DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue XBass+ and PowerMatch for transparent tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium metal fascia and dedicated power button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Cons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB only — no optical, coaxial or Bluetooth input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact form factor means single set of headphone outputs at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo display, status shown via LEDs only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep up to balanced desktop audio without stepping up the budget. 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