{"product_id":"ifi-zen-air-can-headphone-amplifier","title":"iFi ZEN Air CAN Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZEN Air CAN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Air CAN Headphone Amplifier | Awards\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ifi-zen-air-can-awards.png?v=1731695140\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClear Air.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e ZEN Air CAN\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful, hi-res home analogue amplifier that provides greater headphone enjoyment with any analogue source such as your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet, streamer or TV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Air CAN Headphone Amplifier | Detail Photograph\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ifi-zen-air-can-detail-3.jpg?v=1731695117\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Analogue Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e: Enhances headphone performance with improved clarity and volume from any analogue source, including PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet, or TV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Adjustable Gain Levels\u003c\/strong\u003e: Choose from 0dB, 9dB, and 18dB gain settings to match the sensitivity of your headphones or IEMs for optimal sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-Balanced Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features both a 6.3mm single-ended socket and a 4.4mm S-Balanced socket for reduced noise and crosstalk, even with non-balanced headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXBass and XSpace Enhancements\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXBass\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adds depth and impact to bass frequencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXSpace\u003c\/strong\u003e: Expands soundstage for a live-concert feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Performance Components\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom OV Series Operational Amplifier for ultra-low noise and distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTDK C0G Class 1 Ceramic Capacitors for high stability and frequency-constant capacitance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexas Instruments Low-Noise ICs for superior bandwidth and output drive capability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Works seamlessly with a variety of headphones, IEMs, and analogue sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Res Audio Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Delivers detailed and immersive sound with minimal distortion (THD \u0026amp; N: 0.005%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and Durable Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lightweight yet robust construction, designed for long-term use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAmp it up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZEN Air CAN\u003c\/strong\u003e is an amplifier pure and simple. It simply takes an input signal from a source such as those mentioned above and creates a larger copy of the original signal before it’s sent to your headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink about listening to sound with your hands over your ears and then removing them!  Adding the\u003cstrong\u003e ZEN Air CAN\u003c\/strong\u003e into your system is a little like that – back comes clarity of sound as well as volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Air CAN Headphone Amplifier | Volume Knob Detail\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ifi-zen-air-can-detail-2.png?v=1731695161\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLots to gain…\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZEN Air CAN\u003c\/strong\u003e comes with three gain settings so that it works well with every pair of headphones or in-ear monitors (also known as IEMs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is gain? Gain in audio terms refers to an amplifier’s ability to increase the amplitude (size) of the signal from the source (input) to the headphones or speakers (output).  More gain equals a stronger signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to adjust the gain depending on the sensitivity of the headphones or iEMs you are using. For example, highly sensitive headphones need lower gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay around with the settings. Trust your ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Air CAN Headphone Amplifier | Gain Modes\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ifi-zen-air-can-detail-3.png?v=1731695188\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eeSpecially for you\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZEN Air CAN\u003c\/strong\u003e has two different headphone sockets – 6.3mm single-ended and 4.4mm S-Balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are basically two types of headphone – single-ended and balanced. In a nutshell, single-ended is the most common but the balanced option is often considered the better as it offers more power and control of the headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt iFi, we know not everyone has balanced headphones, so we’ve created our \u003cstrong\u003eS-Balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e technology. This gives you all the benefits of a balanced connection – lower noise, less crosstalk – but without the need for balanced headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Air CAN Headphone Amplifier | Headphone Jacks\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ifi-zen-air-can-headphone-jacks.png?v=1731695208\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSonic tailoring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZEN Air CAN\u003c\/strong\u003e boasts a couple of sonic tweaks, unique to iFi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXBass\u003c\/strong\u003e is analogue bass boost. 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This top-notch component contributes to the extremely low noise, low distortion (0.0001%) and wide bandwidth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTDK C0G (Class 1 ceramic) capacitors offer high stability and low losses for resonant circuit applications.\u003cbr\u003eGetting ever closer to the theoretical ideal of pure, frequency-constant capacitance, these capacitors reduce capacitor-induced distortion to vanishingly low levels.\u003cbr\u003eThey are pricey but are a perfect addition to our products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexas Instruments low-noise ICs offer great unity-gain bandwidth, very low noise and distortion, high output drive capability, Common-mode and Power Supply Rejection Ratios of over 100 dB, wide maximum-output-swing bandwidths and high slew rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Air CAN Headphone Amplifier | Technology Logos\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ifi-zen-air-can-logos.png?v=1731695343\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Air CAN Headphone Amplifier | Connection Setup\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ifi-zen-air-can-connections.png?v=1731695362\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn The Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFi ZEN Air CAN Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Power Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Start Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFi Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Air CAN Headphone Amplifier | In The Box\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ifi-zen-air-can-in-the-box.png?v=1731695387\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 5V\/2.5A (centre +ve)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;6.7V\/75 mW(@ 600Ω) \u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt;6.5V\/660 mW(@ 64Ω) \u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt;6.2V\/1200 mW(@ 32Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD \u0026amp; N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.005% (@ 100 mW\/1.27V 16Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSNR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;114dBA (@ 6.7V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. 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