ZEN CAN Desktop Headphone Amplifier User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- ifi
Table of Contents
ZEN CAN Desktop Headphone Amplifier
Thank you for purchasing the CAN from ZEN series. The CAN is a balanced audio amplifier.
1. Power switch
Press and hold button for two seconds to turn on.
2. Input channel switch
Use the button to choose between the following input options: Input 1: RCA
Input 2: Single-ended 3.5mm Input 3: Balanced 4.4mm
3. Gain selection: 0dB/6dB/12dB/18dB
Always start from 0dB and then increase the gain level to attain an enjoyable
and comfortable level of volume from the headphones.
Warning: at the outset do not use excessive gain, otherwise damage to
hearing or connected headphones may ensue. AMR/iFi audio is not responsible
for any damage/injury from misuse.
4. Analogue Volume Control
At normal listening levels, the volume control should be around the 12 o’clock
position. Increase the gain level to enjoy a higher listening level.
5. Single-ended 6.3mm output
For connecting single-ended 6.3mm headphones. With single-ended 3.5mm
headphones, connect with a 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter.
6. Balanced 4.4mm analogue output
For connecting balanced 4.4mm headphones.
Tip: As ZEN CAN is balanced, we recommend the 4.4mm output.
7. XBass® LED
XBass® (On/Off ) was uniquely designed to extend bass response to suit
different headphones. It is a pure analogue signal circuit.
8. 3D® Matrix LED
The 3D® Matrix (on/off ) recreates a holographic sound field. It is a pure
analogue signal processing circuit designed for listening to headphones as if
one was listening to speakers. This addresses the ‘music inside the head’
sensation, which makes for unsettling listening.
Tip: Sonically-hindering DSP is NOT used for XBass® nor 3D® Matrix
systems. They use the highest-quality discrete components and operate purely
in the analogue domain. Hence all the clarity and resolution of the original
music is retained.
9. Settings
This button chooses between:
– Off
– 3D®
– XBass®
10. Balanced 4.4mm analogue input
This is a balanced analogue input.
11. Single-ended 3.5mm input
For connecting single-ended 3.5mm input.
12. RCA analogue input
This is an analogue input.
13. Balanced 4.4mm analogue output
This is an analogue output via 4.4mm > XLR or other balanced interconnects.
You could use this for an active speaker.
Tip: As ZEN CAN is balanced, this is the recommended output.
14. DC 5V power
Please connect ZEN CAN to the enclosed power supply, ZEN CAN must ONLY be
powered by 5 volts.
Tip: For best performance upgrade the enclosed power supply to a super- low noise power adapter such as iFi iPower or iPower X.
Specifications
Input voltage:
DC 5V/2.5A AC 100 -240V, 50/60Hz (Power supply included)
Max Output: Balanced:
15.1V/385 mW (@ 600 Ohm)
11.0V/1890 mW (@ 64 Ohm)
6.2V/1200 mW (@ 32 Ohm)
7.6V/98 mW (@ 600 Ohm)
7.4V/870 mW (@ 64 Ohm)
7.2V/1600 mW (@ 32 Ohm)
S-E: THD & N: Balanced: S-E:
<0.006% (@ 360 mW/2.4V 16 Ohm) <0.005% (@ 100 mW/1.27V 16 Ohm)
SNR: Balanced: S-E:
120dBA (@ 15.2V)
118dBA (@ 7.6V)
Max. Input: Balanced: RCA: 3.5mm: 7.4V RMS 3.8V RMS 1.92V RMS
Gain: 0dB, 6dB, 12dB and 18dB
Frequency Response: 10Hz – 200kHz (-3dB)
Power consumption: No Signal Max Signal ~5W ~13W
Dimensions: 158 x 117 x 35 mm 6.2″ x 4.6″ x 1.4″
Net weight: 515 g (1.14 Ibs)
Warranty period: 12 months
Specications are subject to change without notice.
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Ver1.3
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