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iFi ZEN Air DAC 2 Desktop DAC & Headphone Amplifier
The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 is designed for more engaging home listening, while delivering cleaner detail, stronger dynamics, and greater control without added complexity.
Made for More Engaging Listening
The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 brings iFi’s emotionally engaging house sound into a compact desktop design. Finished in midnight blue with a metal fascia, it adds a more premium look and feel to your setup while keeping the experience simple and focused.
Want to get more from your phone, tablet, or computer? The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 helps maximize audio quality, so your music feels more expressive and connected.
Designed Around a New Cirrus Logic DAC
At the heart of the IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 is a newly selected bit-perfect DSD and DXD DAC from Cirrus Logic. As a result, it delivers a natural presentation that reveals detail while maintaining a smooth and engaging listening experience.l.
As a result, the IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 delivers measurable gains in clarity, dynamics, and distortion performance. Think of it as clearing a window between you and your music, so the details come through more naturally.
Balanced 4.4mm Headphone Output
The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 now includes a balanced 4.4mm headphone output using the Pentaconn standard. Previously reserved for the standard ZEN series, this feature helps reduce noise and crosstalk when paired with compatible balanced headphones.
Because of this balanced design, your music can feel more spacious and separated, giving each track more room to breathe.
Up to 300% More Output Power
The amplification stage has also been upgraded. The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 delivers up to 484mW RMS through its balanced 4.4mm headphone output. Consequently, your headphones gain the headroom needed for greater depth, control, and expression.
With up to 300% more headphone drive than its predecessor, the IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 helps bring out greater energy and emotion from your favourite tracks.
XBass+ and PowerMatch Controls
The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 includes two analogue sonic features on the front fascia: XBass+ and PowerMatch. These controls give you a simple way to adjust the feel of your system without relying on complicated digital settings.
XBass+ is a low shelving filter that enhances low frequencies, adding more energy and excitement when your music needs extra weight. PowerMatch adjusts gain, helping more insensitive headphones come to life with the right output level.
Refined Desktop Design
The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 features a dedicated power button, added in response to user feedback. This makes it easier to switch off your system without reaching behind your setup or disconnecting cables.
Its compact size also makes it easy to place on a desk, shelf, or audio station. With dimensions of 158 x 100 x 35mm and a net weight of 315g, it fits neatly into home listening spaces.
Key Specifications
- Hi-res support: PCM 384kHz and DSD256
- Dynamic range: 118dBA on both outputs
- Frequency response: 20Hz-90kHz (-3dB)
- Headphone output power: ≥5.57V/484mW @ 64Ω via 4.4mm
- Headphone output power: ≥3.02V/286mW @ 32Ω via 6.3mm
- USB-C power requirement: 5V/>1A
- Power consumption: No signal ~0.55W; max signal ~3.55W
- Line output voltage: 2V; 3.4V max. variable gain
What’s in the Box
- 1x ZEN Air DAC 2
- 1x USB 2.0 cable
- 1x Quick Start Guide
- 1x Warranty Card
A Better Way to Listen at Home
The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 is a practical desktop DAC and headphone amplifier for listeners who want clearer, more expressive sound from their phone, tablet, or computer. With its Cirrus Logic DAC, balanced 4.4mm output, upgraded power, XBass+, and PowerMatch, it gives your music more room, more control, and more feeling.
FAQs
What is the IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 designed for? The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 is designed to improve home music listening from a phone, tablet, or computer.
Does the IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 support balanced headphones? Yes, it includes a balanced 4.4mm headphone output using the Pentaconn standard.
What does XBass+ do? XBass+ enhances low frequencies, adding more energy and excitement to the sound.
What does PowerMatch do? PowerMatch adjusts the output level to help more insensitive headphones perform properly.
What high-resolution formats does it support? The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 supports PCM 384kHz and DSD256.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
iFi ZEN Air DAC 2 Desktop DAC & Headphone Amplifier
The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 is designed for more engaging home listening, while delivering cleaner detail, stronger dynamics, and greater control without added complexity.
Made for More Engaging Listening
The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 brings iFi’s emotionally engaging house sound into a compact desktop design. Finished in midnight blue with a metal fascia, it adds a more premium look and feel to your setup while keeping the experience simple and focused.
Want to get more from your phone, tablet, or computer? The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 helps maximize audio quality, so your music feels more expressive and connected.
Designed Around a New Cirrus Logic DAC
At the heart of the IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 is a newly selected bit-perfect DSD and DXD DAC from Cirrus Logic. As a result, it delivers a natural presentation that reveals detail while maintaining a smooth and engaging listening experience.l.
As a result, the IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 delivers measurable gains in clarity, dynamics, and distortion performance. Think of it as clearing a window between you and your music, so the details come through more naturally.
Balanced 4.4mm Headphone Output
The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 now includes a balanced 4.4mm headphone output using the Pentaconn standard. Previously reserved for the standard ZEN series, this feature helps reduce noise and crosstalk when paired with compatible balanced headphones.
Because of this balanced design, your music can feel more spacious and separated, giving each track more room to breathe.
Up to 300% More Output Power
The amplification stage has also been upgraded. The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 delivers up to 484mW RMS through its balanced 4.4mm headphone output. Consequently, your headphones gain the headroom needed for greater depth, control, and expression.
With up to 300% more headphone drive than its predecessor, the IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 helps bring out greater energy and emotion from your favourite tracks.
XBass+ and PowerMatch Controls
The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 includes two analogue sonic features on the front fascia: XBass+ and PowerMatch. These controls give you a simple way to adjust the feel of your system without relying on complicated digital settings.
XBass+ is a low shelving filter that enhances low frequencies, adding more energy and excitement when your music needs extra weight. PowerMatch adjusts gain, helping more insensitive headphones come to life with the right output level.
Refined Desktop Design
The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 features a dedicated power button, added in response to user feedback. This makes it easier to switch off your system without reaching behind your setup or disconnecting cables.
Its compact size also makes it easy to place on a desk, shelf, or audio station. With dimensions of 158 x 100 x 35mm and a net weight of 315g, it fits neatly into home listening spaces.
Key Specifications
- Hi-res support: PCM 384kHz and DSD256
- Dynamic range: 118dBA on both outputs
- Frequency response: 20Hz-90kHz (-3dB)
- Headphone output power: ≥5.57V/484mW @ 64Ω via 4.4mm
- Headphone output power: ≥3.02V/286mW @ 32Ω via 6.3mm
- USB-C power requirement: 5V/>1A
- Power consumption: No signal ~0.55W; max signal ~3.55W
- Line output voltage: 2V; 3.4V max. variable gain
What’s in the Box
- 1x ZEN Air DAC 2
- 1x USB 2.0 cable
- 1x Quick Start Guide
- 1x Warranty Card
A Better Way to Listen at Home
The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 is a practical desktop DAC and headphone amplifier for listeners who want clearer, more expressive sound from their phone, tablet, or computer. With its Cirrus Logic DAC, balanced 4.4mm output, upgraded power, XBass+, and PowerMatch, it gives your music more room, more control, and more feeling.
FAQs
What is the IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 designed for? The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 is designed to improve home music listening from a phone, tablet, or computer.
Does the IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 support balanced headphones? Yes, it includes a balanced 4.4mm headphone output using the Pentaconn standard.
What does XBass+ do? XBass+ enhances low frequencies, adding more energy and excitement to the sound.
What does PowerMatch do? PowerMatch adjusts the output level to help more insensitive headphones perform properly.
What high-resolution formats does it support? The IFI ZEN Air DAC 2 supports PCM 384kHz and DSD256.
