iFi Audio Zen CAN Signature HFM Headphone Amplifier
The iFi Zen CAN Signature HFM is a high-fidelity headphone amplifier that combines advanced technology with exceptional sound quality. Its balanced, symmetrical dual-mono design and Class-A circuitry provide ultra-low levels of distortion and exceptional sonics, making it a top choice for audiophiles.
The Zen CAN Signature HFM features iFi's ActivEQ technology, which combines active and passive components to create a specific EQ curve to suit a particular pair of headphones. This is performed in the analog domain, ensuring that the sound quality remains pure and free from any additional noise or distortion.
The amp also has a feature called PowerMatch, which allows users to choose from four gain settings in six dB steps. This enables the Zen CAN Signature HFM to precisely suit the connected headphones, ensuring optimal sound quality. The unity gain setting (0dB) is ideal for sensitive in-ear monitors, while the higher gain settings are perfect for driving tougher headphone loads with excellent dynamic headroom.
In addition to these advanced features, the Zen CAN Signature HFM also includes upgraded components such as Panasonic OS-CON and Elna Silmic II capacitors to enhance performance. These components, along with the amp's custom ActivEQ setting expertly tuned for the MassDrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX headphones, make the Zen CAN Signature HFM a premier choice for audiophile-grade listening. Whether you're a professional musician, a sound engineer, or a music lover, the iFi Zen CAN Signature HFM is a top-of-the-line headphone amplifier that is sure to exceed your expectations.
Key Features
- Balanced, symmetrical dual-mono design
- Class-A circuitry
- Ultra-low levels of distortion
- ActivEQ technology
- PowerMatch gain settings
- Custom ActivEQ setting for MassDrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX headphones
- Upgraded components including Panasonic OS-CON and Elna Silmic II capacitors
- Exceptional sound quality
- Ideal for audiophile-grade listening
- Suitable for professional musicians, sound engineers, and music lovers.
Technical Specs
| Inputs | RCA Headphone output Gain THD+N (A-Weighting) |
3.5 (SE), 4.4mm (BAL)) 6.35 mm, 4.4 mm 0 dB, 6 dB,12 dB,18 dB adjust 0.0066% (BAL), 0.0058% (SE) |
| Output Impedance (HP) | BAL SE |
<2 Ohms <1 Ohm |
| ZOUT | Balanced line out |
200 ohms |
| SNR | 122 dB (BAL) | |
| Dynamic range | -122 dB (BAL) | |
| Frequency response | (-3dB): 10 Hz – 200 kHz | |
| Function Button | HFM adaption and/or XSpace; Bypass | |
| IMD | 0.01% | |
| Power | Maximum output power (16 ohms) Maximum output power (300 ohms) Maximum output power (600 ohms) Maximum power consumption |
3.0 V / 600 mW (BAL), 4.0 V / 1000 mW (SE) 5.1 V / 756 mW (BAL), 7.6 V / 196 mW (SE) 15.2 V / 385 mW (BAL), 7.6 V / 98 mW (SE) 13 W / 2.6A |
| Dimensions | 160(w) x 117(d) x 35(h) mm 6.3" x 4.6" x 1.4" |
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| Weight | 1.87 Ibs (0.85 kg) |