iFi ZEN Air USB DAC & Headphone Amplifier – Hi-Res Audio, PCM, DSD, MQA for IEM

iFi ZEN Air DAC – Hi-Res USB DAC with Headphone Amplifier

Overview
The ZEN Air DAC, part of iFi’s award-winning ZEN series, delivers high-performance audio at an affordable price. It elevates digital sources to a new level and can function as a headphone amplifier or DAC/Preamp, ideal for home, office, or gaming setups.

Key Features

• Hi-Res Audio Support

  • PCM: 16–32bit, 44.1kHz–384kHz

  • DSD: DSD64/128/256 Native playback

  • MQA: Renderer supported

• Versatile Connectivity

  • USB-B input (compatible with Windows 10, iOS, Android, macOS)

  • RCA output

  • 6.3mm single-ended headphone output

• PowerMatch Function

  • Adjusts gain to match headphone impedance

  • OFF: ideal for IEMs

  • ON: ideal for full-size or over-ear headphones

Sonic Tailoring

• XBass+ Technology: Analog bass boost to tailor low-end response for different headphones

• High-Performance Circuitry: Smooth, detailed, and dynamic sound

• Audio Format LED Indicators: Shows current sample rate and format

  1. PCM 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz

  2. PCM 176.4/192/352.8/384 kHz

  3. DSD 64/128

  4. DSD 256

  5. MQA Renderer

Premium Components

• XMOS 16-core controller with iFi-optimized firmware

• Precision low-noise power supply

• COG capacitors

• iFi OV2637 operational amplifier (high performance, low noise)

• Burr-Brown True Native DSD DAC

• Low-jitter clock

• Metal chassis with gold-plated RCA connectors

Use Cases

• High-resolution music playback (PCM / DSD / MQA)

• Desktop headphone amplification for home or office

• Enhanced audio for movies, gaming, and entertainment

The ZEN Air DAC combines a desktop DAC and headphone amplifier into one compact unit, offering refined sound, headphone matching, and customizable bass enhancement for an immersive listening experience.