{"product_id":"ifi-zen-can-3","title":"iFi audio ZEN CAN 3 Balanced Headphone Amp — 2,000mW, 4.4mm, XBass+\/XSpace","description":"\u003cp class=\"tp-summary\"\u003eThe iFi audio ZEN CAN 3 is an all-analog, balanced desktop headphone amp rated at up to 2,000mW from its 4.4mm output, with three analog inputs, a volume-controlled 4.4mm line out and five analog EQ modes. It suits listeners who already own a DAC and want more power for planar or high-impedance headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the iFi audio ZEN CAN 3 is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanar and high-impedance headphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The balanced 4.4mm output is rated at over 11.5V\/2,000mW into 64Ω and over 15.1V\/385mW into 600Ω, with gain steps of 0dB, 6dB, 12dB and 18dB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesks with several sources:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA, 3.5mm and balanced 4.4mm analog inputs switch from a front-panel button.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowered speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rear 4.4mm balanced line output follows the volume knob, so the ZEN CAN 3 also works as a preamp for active speakers or another amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGames and movies:\u003c\/strong\u003e iFi says Game mode makes low-level effects such as footsteps clearer and Movie mode improves dialogue clarity; like XBass+ and XSpace, both run in analog circuitry with no DSP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003exMEMS earphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dedicated xMEMS mode (long-press the EQ button) drives xMEMS solid-state IEMs from the balanced 4.4mm output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you need a DAC; the ZEN CAN 3 is analog-only, with no USB, optical or Bluetooth input, so it needs a separate DAC or other analog source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eiFi audio ZEN CAN 3 key specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Analog, balanced, Class A discrete (shifts to Class AB at high output); no DSP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced 4.4mm output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 11.5V\/2,000mW at 64Ω; over 15.1V\/385mW at 600Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-ended 6.35mm output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 7.2V\/1,600mW at 32Ω; over 7.6V\/98mW at 600Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA, 3.5mm single-ended, 4.4mm balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.4mm balanced, volume-controlled (preamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain and EQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0\/6\/12\/18dB gain; XBass+, XSpace, both combined, Game and Movie modes; xMEMS mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNR and THD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e SNR ≥125dB balanced, ≥122dB single-ended; THD+N under 0.006%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e External 5V\/2.5A DC adapter, 100–240V AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize and weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 158 × 117 × 35mm; 495g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZEN CAN 3, RCA cable, power adapter, 3.5mm-to-6.35mm adapter, quick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tp-trust\"\u003eGenuine iFi audio stock. Free shipping on every order, 45-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iFi audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46347639160967,"sku":"IFI ZEN CAN 3","price":347.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/5833\/0247\/files\/9616876656.jpg?v=1793195167","url":"https:\/\/tonepier.com\/products\/ifi-zen-can-3","provider":"TonePier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}