ZEN CAN Signature
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Guaranteed 12 months warranty
Our award-winning headphone amp, perfected.
The Signature edition refines the acclaimed original with upgraded circuitry, audiophile components, and the addition of an iPower2 power supply with Active Noise Cancellation technology.
Key Features
A Tokyo Cosmos Electric Co. (TOCOS) multi-track potentiometer is used. This has close channel matching tolerance for optimal performance (always use above 11 o’ clock).
A fully-discrete and balanced amplifier audio circuit. The full symmetric dual-mono headphone amplifier with gold-plated 4.4mm balanced connection. Premium engineering is more expensive but lowers the noise floor to a whisper-quiet levels.
As with many other iFi audio products, we’ve incorporated a custom OV Series operational-amplifier. This top-notch component contributes to the extremely low noise, low distortion (0.0001%) and wide bandwidth.
TDK C0G (Class 1 ceramic) capacitors offer high stability and low losses for resonant circuit applications. Getting ever closer to the theoretical ideal of pure, frequency-constant capacitance, these capacitors reduce capacitor-induced distortion to vanishingly low levels.
They are pricey but are a perfect addition to our products.
Enhanced circuitry. Premium components. Signature Sound.
The original ZEN CAN, our all-analogue headphone amplifier, excelled at driving demanding headphone loads with its balanced circuit design, extremely low distortion, and exceptional sonics. The ZEN CAN Signature takes this design further, featuring enhanced circuitry and audiophile-grade components. Its balanced, symmetrical dual-mono circuitry can deliver a maximum of 1,890mW (11.0V) into 64-ohm loads and offer over 15V to loads of 600 ohms or higher, all through its balanced output.
Why ZEN CAN Signature? Because More Power Matters.
Connect your laptop, phone, or DAC to the ZEN CAN Signature and plug in your headphones. Delivering 50 times more power, you’ll finally hear what you’ve been missing. However, the ZEN CAN Signature offers more than just power; it also delivers warm and exceptional sound quality. This is thanks to its Class A discrete balanced circuitry, inherited from the flagship Pro iCAN headphone amplifier.
Majestic measurements (Output Power)
52x
more headphone power
Premium Inside and Out
The ZEN CAN Signature employs a military-spec PCB to enhance signal integrity. It also incorporates audiophile-grade components, such as:
- ELNA Silmic II and OS-CON capacitors offer excellent noise reduction capabilities and frequency characteristics.
- iFi/AMR ‘OV’ ‘Operationsverstärker’ series op-amps provide low noise and distortion, delivering performance that equals or surpasses many high-end headphone amplifiers.
- For more details, refer to the photo below.
Unlike other headphone amplifiers that come with standard power supplies like those for notebooks, the ZEN CAN Signature includes the iFi iPower2 power supply. This features Active Noise Cancellation II to eliminate all incoming EMI and RFI noise, ensuring a clean and clear audio experience.
3 In, 3 Out. Free to Connect.
The ZEN CAN Signature offers a range of input options, including stereo RCA, 3.5mm single-ended, and 4.4mm balanced inputs, making it versatile enough to connect with your laptops, phones, or DACs.
For output, it provides a 4.4mm balanced option for headphones that support balanced connections. It also features a 6.3mm jack for headphones with standard single-ended connectors. If you’re using earphones with a 3.5mm plug, a 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter is available, so there’s no need to worry. The unit also includes an analogue balanced output on the back panel, ideal for connecting active speakers via a 4.4mm to XLR adapter. As the ZEN CAN Signature is fully balanced and dual-mono circuit design, this is the recommended output option.
No Pain. Just Gain and Bass.
The ZEN CAN Signature offers multiple customisation options to suit a wide range of headphones.
Starting with PowerMatch, the unit provides four gain settings in six dB steps: 0dB, 6dB, 12dB, and 18dB. This feature ensures compatibility from super-sensitive IEMs to power-hungry headphones. We recommend starting at 0dB and then gradually adjusting the switchable gain level to find your optimal volume for both enjoyment and comfort. It also features two analogue processing modes, XSpace and XBass, designed to enhance the soundstage and low-frequency response of your headphones.
The Signature brothers.
If you’re looking to upgrade your Desk-Fi system to support high-resolution music files up to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256, and MQA, the ZEN DAC Signature V2 is the ideal companion for the ZEN CAN Signature. This device can serve as a pure DAC, enhancing your audio experience.
To set it up, simply connect your laptop to the USB Digital Input on the ZEN DAC Signature V2. Then, link it to the ZEN CAN Signature using either RCA cables or an iFi 4.4 to 4.4 cable. We highly recommend using the 4.4 to 4.4 cable for optimal performance. Once connected, you can enjoy high-resolution music files seamlessly.
Tailored versions for YOUR headphones
ZEN CAN SIgnature HD6XX
Optimised for Sennheiser HD 6XX headphones
The 'HD 6XX' Active EQ accentuates specific treble and bass frequencies. Designed for the HD 6XX, it notable elevates the 8kHz treble and bass below 50Hz. This ActiveEQ is also compatible with the Sennheiser HD 650 and other Sennheiser models
ZEN CAN Signature HFM
Fine-tuned for HIFIMAN's planar headphones
Press the 'HFM' button to activate the ActivEQ, optimised for HIFIMAN headphones such as Sundara, HE-4XX, and more. This setting deepens bass texture and sharpens the upper mid-range.
ZEN CAN Signature MZ99
Tailored for Meze 99 headphones
Press the 'MZ99' button to activate the Active EQ, enhancing the Meze99 headphones series: Meze 99 Classics, Meze 99 Neo, and Massdrop X Meze 99 Nior. It adjusts the treble for the added 'vivaciousness' and intensifies the mid-low bass for peak sonic quality.
Specifications
| DIMENSIONS | 158 x 117 x 35 mm 6.2" x 4.6" x 1.4" |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 10Hz - 200kHz (-3dB) |
| GAIN | 0dB, 6dB, 12dB and 18dB |
| INPUT VOLTAGE | 5V/2.5A |
| NET WEIGHT | 550 g 1.21 lbs |
| OUTPUT | Balanced: 7.4V RMS RCA: 3.8V RMS 3.5mm: 1.92V RMS Line Section:
BAL: 6.7V max. (variable)
UNBAL: 3.5V max. (variable) Headphone Section:
BAL: 6.7V max. @ 600Ω UNBAL: 3.5V max. @ 600Ω |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | Line Section:
BAL: <200Ω
UNBAL: <100Ω Headphone Section:
BAL: <1Ω UNBAL: <1Ω |
What's in the Box
1x Zen CAN Signature
1x RCA Cable
1x Power Adapter
1x 3.5 to 6.35mm Adapter
