ZEN DAC V2 - B Grade Refurbished
This ZEN DAC V2 is the same award-winning hi-res USB DAC/headphone amp as before but with added oomph! We've upgraded its digital engine from an 8 core XMOS chip to a 16 core chip. It's ultra-capable while still being super-affordable.
Compact enough to use as a USB DAC/amp on your work desk and stylish enough to use at home with your favourite active speakers or amp, it delivers a level of specification and performance that punches above its super-affordable price tag.
Note: This product is certified refurbished and is shipped from our factory in China. Delivery can take up to 21 days
iFi audio guarantees that this iFi audio product should be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1-year for parts and labour.
The warranty period begins at the date of retail sale by an authorised iFi audio distributor/dealer and is subject to the requirements and understandings listed in our warranty policy
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iFi audio has shipping locations within the UK, USA, and EU, allowing us to deliver quickly and efficiently and avoiding long shipping times.
This is the official iFi audio store so you are buying direct from the manufacturer.
Our Certified Refurbished products are in excellent condition, complete with all original accessories. While not shipped in the original box, they are cleaned and then carefully repackaged in our official Certified Refurbished packaging. Each device undergoes comprehensive testing to ensure full functionality.
Key Features
Hi-res audio support is state-of-the-art with True Native® playback. It handles PCM data to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD up to DSD256 and single and double speed DXD. Thanks to the Burr-Brown DAC chip’s four-channel True Native design, PCM and DSD take separate pathways – this enables DSD, as well as PCM, to remain ‘bit-perfect’ in its native form right through to analogue conversion.
It is a superior method to the traditional single-ended circuit approach. Balanced circuits reduce noise and crosstalk. Less Interference – clearer sound.
You normally find this set-up in products at the higher end of the price spectrum such as the Pro iCAN Signature but iFi is now using this across its range to produce the best quality audio for all our customers.
Aside from headphone functionality, this product boastsRCA line outputs, seamlessly bridging the gap between your phone, tablet, laptop, or PC and your active speakers. This versatilityunlocks the power of high-quality audioin a range of setups.
16 core = hardcore.
Thanks to the 16 core tech, the ZEN DAC V2 is now an MQA Decoder rather than a Renderer only. This enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording. The LED glows green or blue to indicate that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is identical to that of the source material.
Smooth and balanced.
A new and improved low jitter, crystal clock means >20dB better performance. The super-low noise performance means the ZEN DAC V2 will remain quiet even in noisy situations such as yachts or RVs. The ZEN DAC V2 sports Balanced 4.4mm outputs at both the front and back. On the front, there's also the popular 6.3mm headphone socket.
Flexible.
Switch effortlessly between 'variable' and 'fixed'.
Set to 'Variable,' use the ZEN DAC V2 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.
For IEMs, normally high-sensitivity, leave PowerMatch at its lower setting for hiss-free listening.
On/over-ear headphones with relatively low impedance require more power – press PowerMatch to increase the level of drive.
Ace of Bass.
The ZEN DAC V2 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 lack bass. The ZEN DAC V2 is the ultimate chilling machine. Tune in and ZEN out.
The ZEN DAC V2 supports PCM and DXD to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256 and MQA. DSD remains 'bit-perfect' thanks to the True Native Burr-Brown chip design.
Specifications
| DIMENSIONS | 158 x 117 x 35 mm / 6.2" x 4.6" x 1.4" |
| FORMATS SUPPORTED | PCM: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192/352.8/384kHz
DSD: 2.8/3.1/5.6/6.2/11.2/12.4MHz DXD: 353/384KHz MQA |
| INPUT | USB 3.0 type 'B' (USB2.0 compatible) |
| INPUT VOLTAGE | DC 5V/2.5A |
| LIMITED WARRANTY | 12 months |
| NET WEIGHT | 491 g (1.08 lbs) |
| OUTPUT | Balanced 4.4mm
S-Bal (SE) 6.3mm |
What's in the Box
1x ZEN DAC V2
1x RCA Cable
1x 3.5 to 6.35mm Adapter
1x User Manual
