{"product_id":"ifi-zen-can-3-headphone-amplifier-and-pre-amp","title":"iFi ZEN CAN 3 Headphone Amplifier and Pre-Amp","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIncredible Power. Uncompromising Clarity.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday the world is busy, fast, and full of noise. We know the power of music, and how it’s capable of taking you out of this world to someplace new. Somewhere tranquil, where melodies can uplift, and vocals can move you to tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unrivalled clarity of the ZEN CAN 3 envelops you with raw, unadulterated emotion. Hear the crack of a voice, the crescendo of a chorus, the delicate whisper of a piano – every note and nuance is delivered with breathtaking precision. The ZEN CAN 3 ignites late-night listening sessions with its ability to effortlessly drive headphones – from xMEMS-based IEMs to high-end planars – delivering up to 2,000mW output power through the same Class A circuitry found in our flagship iCAN Phantom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsolate yourself from the chaos of the outside world with our all-new analogue EQ-modes, allowing for full immersion during intense gaming and movie marathons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN CAN 3 Headphone Amplifier and Pre-Amp Overview\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ZENCAN3-9.png?v=1719521767\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFuture-Proof Features.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZEN CAN 3 now supports IEMs using xMEMS, an innovative micro-speaker technology pushing the boundaries of headphone performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-fast mechanical response, 150 times faster than a typical dynamic driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat 2° phase response for more accurate sound reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e+\/- 1° phase matching for more accurate spatial sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicon speaker diaphragm, 95 times more rigid than plastic, for reduced speaker break-up and a less muddy midrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy incorporating the pioneering xMEMS amplification first found in the flagship iDSD Diablo-X, the ZEN CAN 3 can deliver the voltage required for optimal operation of this cutting-edge technology, bringing the power of xMEMS to a whole new audience and ensuring that you are ready for the future as it happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCrisp Footsteps. Clear Voices.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever experienced watching a thrilling scene only to struggle to hear what the characters are saying? This is a frustration shared by many, as streamed content often has dialogue that gets lost amidst background sounds and music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter movie mode, an EQ specifically designed to address the clarity of dialogue in streamed content, enabling you to fully immerse in the narrative without straining to hear or decipher what is being said.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGame mode caters directly to the needs of those constantly seeking any\u003cbr\u003eadvantage they can get in competitive play.\u003cbr\u003eGamers understand the importance of hearing even the faintest sounds that can give away an opponent’s position or signal an approaching threat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGame mode’s EQ enhances this aspect of gameplay by sharpening subtle, low-level sound effects, ensuring that every sound becomes more distinct and easier to pinpoint. Whether navigating through intense firefights or sneaking up on enemies, this heightened audio sensitivity allows you to stay one step ahead of opponents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN CAN 3 Headphone Amplifier and Pre-Amp Overview 2\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ZENCAN3-10.png?v=1719521792\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProdigious Power.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its impressive 2,000mW output power, the ZEN CAN 3 offers a significant upgrade to the way you experience music through headphones, with unprecedented clarity and headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts ability to handle dynamic peaks with ease means you can experience music as it was meant to be heard – vivid, immersive, and profoundly moving. It means more than just loudness – it’s about feeling the music resonate through you, stirring your soul and creating a connection that transcends mere sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether its planar magnetic headphones requiring more power to drive accurately, or high-impedance models that need ample current delivery, the ZEN CAN 3 rises to the challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuperior Components. Class A Sound.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZEN CAN 3 features trickle-down Class A discrete balanced circuitry from our flagship headphone amplifier. Underpinning the circuitry are cherry-picked, premium components from Panasonic, TDK, MELF, Texas Instruments and muRata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amplification stage boasts iFi\/AMR’s own ‘OV’ (Operationsverstärker) series op-amps, outperforming commercial chips that use low-grade copper and inexpensive aluminium bond-wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance of the ZEN CAN 3 is optionally upgradable by powering with an ultra-quiet power supply. The SilentPower iPower2 boasts performance more than 10 times quieter than other audiophile solutions – ensuring the clarity you crave is never compromised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN CAN 3 Headphone Amplifier and Pre-Amp Components\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ZENCAN3-8.png?v=1719521817\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDSP-Free Purity.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other audiophile offerings, all the ZEN CAN 3’s features are done with analogue circuitry, as opposed to Digital Signal Processing (DSP), where the audio signal is manipulated before being converted to true analogue sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the ZEN CAN 3 leverages the natural advantages of analogue circuitry: it maintains the integrity of the sound, introduces less phase shift and distortion, and boasts a more natural-sounding adjustment of frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiFi’s signature analogue bass enhancement, XBass+, is designed to make bass hit harder without compromising the clarity of the midrange – perfect for when you’re listening with IEMs or open-back headphones that lack bass response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXSpace recreates the expansive soundstage of speakers, transforming headphone listening from confined and ‘inside your head’ to natural and spacious. This technology makes music come alive, offering a concert-like sound experience without losing any detail or resolution – all achieved through the innovative design of our circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIN THE BOX\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZEN CAN 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 to 6.35mm Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Start Guide \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN CAN 3 Headphone Amplifier and Pre-Amp In The Box\" src=\"https:\/\/ifi-audio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/245-ZEN-CAN-3-WHATS-IN-THE-BOX-v2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Input\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Input Level\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced 4.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-Ended 3.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA L\/R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced 4.4mm: ≤24KΩ (4.0V nominal @ 0dBFS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-Ended 3.5mm: ≤1MΩ (4.0V nominal @ 0dBFS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA L\/R: ≤1MΩ (4.0V nominal @ 0dBFS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine Output Section\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine Output\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Level\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced 4.4mm: 7.4V RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-Ended 3.5mm: 1.92V RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA L\/R: 3.8V RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e: ≤200Ω (Bal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNR\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced 4.4mm: ≥125dB (7.3V 4.4mm Input 0dB @ 200kΩ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDNR\u003c\/strong\u003e: ≥119dB(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD + N\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u0026lt;0.006% (0dB 200kΩ load)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Output Section\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced 4.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-Ended 6.35mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Output power\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced (Max.)\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u0026gt;15.1V\/385mW (@ 600Ω), \u0026gt;6.2V\/1,200mW (@ 32Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Ended (Max.)\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u0026gt;7.6V\/98mW (@ 600Ω), \u0026gt;7.2V\/1,600mW (@ 32Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced (RMS)\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u0026gt;11.5V\/2000mW (@ 64Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Ended (RMS)\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u0026gt;7.2V\/1,600mW (@ 32Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003exMEMS Output impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e: ≤2Ω (Balanced 4.4mm), ≤1Ω (Single-Ended 6.35mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNR\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced: ≥125dB (7.3V 4.4mm Input 0dB @ 600Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-Ended: ≥122dB (1.9V Input 0dB @ 600Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDNR\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced: ≥119dB(A) @ 0dBFS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-Ended: ≥119dB(A) @ 0dBFS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD + N\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced: \u0026lt;0.006% (@ 360 mW\/2.4V 16Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-Ended: \u0026lt;0.006% (@ 100mW\/1.27V 16Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0dB, 6dB, 12dB, and 18dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10Hz-200kHz (-3dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e: DC 5V\/Max. 2.5A (centre +ve)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Signal\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~5W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Signal\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~13W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 158 x 117 x 35 mm (6.2\" x 4.6\" x 1.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 495 g (1.09 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 months*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c!-- --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eZEN CAN 3\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eZEN CAN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003eRetail Price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$229\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$199\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003eAnalogue Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced 4.4mm\u003cbr\u003eSingle-Ended 3.5mm\u003cbr\u003eRCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced 4.4mm\u003cbr\u003eSingle-Ended 3.5mm\u003cbr\u003eRCA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003eAnalogue Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced 4.4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced 4.4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced 4.4mm\u003cbr\u003eSingle-Ended 6.35mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced 4.4mm\u003cbr\u003eSingle-Ended 6.35mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput Power (RMS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000mW @ 64Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,890mW @ 64Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-Ended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,600mW @ 32Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,600mW @ 32Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003eXMEMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;21Vpp (Balanced 4.4mm), 220, 11V DC Bias\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEQ Modes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGaming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e158 X 117 X 35mm (6.2x4.6x1.4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e160 X 117 X 35mm (6.3 x 4.6 x 1.4\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e495g (1.09 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e515 (1.14 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"iFi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47467913183465,"sku":"Z CAN 3 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