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Key Features
1,890mW Max. Output
The Zen CAN Signature is an extraordinarily powerful portable amplifier, capable of delivering up to 1,890mW from its balanced outputs
Class A Discrete Circuitry
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.
Signature-Grade Premium Components
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.
SilentPower Power Supply
The ZEN CAN Signature comes with the SilentPower iPower 2 . This super silent power supply will feed your system's circuits with the ultra-quiet power at both the input and output stages
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
ZEN CAN Signature: 1,600mW
Laptop Headphone: 30mW
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.
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 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
OUTPUT POWER
Headphone Section:
BAL: >1000mW @ 32Ω; >74mW @ 600Ω
UNBAL: >320mW @ 32Ω; >40mW @ 300Ω
POWER CONSUMPTION
No Signal ~5W
Max Signal ~12W
RMS OUTPUT POWER
Balanced:
>15.1V/385 mW (@ 600 Ohm)
>11.0V/1890 mW (@ 64 Ohm)
>6.2V/1200 mW (@ 32 Ohm)
Single-Ended:
>7.6V/98mW (@ 600 Ohm)
>7.4V/870 mW (@ 64 Ohm)
>6.2V/1200 mW (@ 32 Ohm)
SNR
Balanced: >121dBA (@ 15.2V )
Single-Ended: >120dBA (@ 7.6V )
Line Section:
BAL: <110dB(A) @ 0dBFS
UNBAL: <110dB(A) @ 0dBFS
Headphone Section:
BAL: <116dB(A) @ 0dBFS
UNBAL: <115dB(A) @ 0dBFS
THD+N
Line Section:
BAL: <0.007% @ 0dBFS
UNBAL: <0.015% @ 0dBFS
Headphone Section:
<0.005% (1V @ 16Ω)
What's in the Box
1x Zen CAN Signature
1x RCA Cable
1x Power Adapter
1x 3.5 to 6.35mm Adapter
1x Quick Start Guide
