ZEN CAN Signature HFM Balaced Headphone Amplifier User Guide

ZEN CAN Signature HFM Balaced Headphone Amplifier

1. Power Switch

2. Input Channel Switch

   • Input 1: RCA
   • Input 2: Single-ended 3.5mm
   • Input 3: Balanced 4.4mm

3. PowerMatch selection: 0dB/6dB/12dB/18dB
   We recommend starting from 0dB and then increasing the switchable 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: When using HIFIMAN headphones with balanced design, we recommend using 4.4mm balanced output.

7. HFM
   Headphone corrections optimized for HIFIMAN headphones.

8. XSpace Matrix LED
   The XSpace 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 HIFIMAN nor XSpace 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
   • HFM
   • XSpace

10. Balanced 4.4mm analogue input
    This is a balanced analogue input.

11. Single-ended 3.5mm analogue 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 the ZEN CAN Signature HFM is balanced, this is the recommended output.

14. DC 5V Power
    Please connect the ZEN CAN Signature HFM to the enclosed power supply, the super-silent iPower2. The ZEN CAN Signature HFM must ONLY be powered by 5 volts.

Specifications

• Input voltage
  • DC 5V/2.5A
• Max Output
  • Balanced

  • 15.1V/385 mW (@ 600 Ohm)

  • 11.0V/1890 mW (@ 64 Ohm)

  • 6.2V/1200 mW (@ 32 Ohm)

  • S-E

  • 7.6V/98 mW (@ 600 Ohm)

  • 7.4V/870 mW (@ 64 Ohm)

  • 7.2V/1600 mW (@ 32Ohm)

• THD & N
  • Balanced
  • <0.006% (@ 360 mW/2.4V 16 Ohm)
  • S-E
  • <0.005% (@ 100 mW/1.27V 16 Ohm)
• SNR
  • Balanced

  • 121dBA (@ 15.2V)

  • S-E

  • 120dBA (@ 7.6V

• Max. Input
  • Balanced
  • 7.4V RMS
  • RCA
  • 3.8V RMS
  • 3.5mm
  • 1.92V RMS
• Gain
  • 0dB, 6dB, 12dB and 18dB
• Frequency Response
  • 10Hz – 200kHz (-3dB)
• Power Consumption
  • No Signal = ~5W
  • Max Signal = ~12W
• Dimensions
  • 158 x 117 x 35 mm
  • 6.2″ x 4.6″ x 1.4″
• Net Weight
  • 550 g (1.21 Ibs)
• Warranty Period
  • 12 months

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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References

• iFi audio | the Award-Winning Audio Technology Company

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