This superb hi-res USB DAC/headphone amp delivers a level of specification and performance that punches above its super-affordable price tag.
Compact enough to use as a USB DAC/amp on your work desk with your much-loved headphones.
Stylish enough to use in your home system as a USB DAC. Just add your favourite active speakers or amp.
The ZEN DAC supports PCM and DXD to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256 and MQA. DSD remains ‘bit-perfect’ thanks to the True Native Burr Brown chip design.
Our R&D maxes out the circuitry with bespoke, easy to install firmware to bring you the joyous musicality of hi-res. The ethereal music quality will leave you grinning ear to ear.
Specifications:
Input |
USB3.0 B Socket (USB2.0 compatible) |
Formats |
DSD256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD DXD(384/352.8kHz), PCM(384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz) MQA |
DAC |
Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown |
Line Section
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Output |
Audio RCA (SE) — 2.1V fixed 1V / 3.3V max. (variable) 4.4mm Pentaconn (BAL) — 4.2V fixed 2V / 6.2V max. (variable) |
Zout |
<= 200 Ohm (BAL) <= 100 Ohm (SE) |
SNR |
< -116dB(A) @ 0dBFS (BAL/SE) |
DNR |
> 116dB(A) @ -60dBFS (BAL/SE) |
THD+N |
< 0.0015% @ 0dBFS (BAL/SE) |
Headphone Section
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Output Power (@1% THD) |
4.4mm Pentaconn (BAL) 330mW@32 Ohm; 6.6V@600 Ohm; 16 Ohm - 600 Ohm Headphone 6.3mm S-BAL (SE) 230mW@32 Ohm; 3.3V@600 Ohm 16 Ohm - 600 Ohm Headphone Note: Using 5v power. If powered from USB, power output may vary. |
Output Impedance |
< 1 Ω (BAL/SE) |
THD & N |
< 0.005% (125mW @ 32R) |
SNR |
> 113dBA (6.2V BAL/3.3V SE) |
Power consumption |
< 1.5W via USB power OR 5v DC (power supply not included) |
Dimensions |
117(l) x 100(w) x 30(h)mm |
Weight |
0.8 kg (1.8 lbs) |
Warranty period |
12 months |