Zen DAC V3 -Desktop DAC Preamp, Digital to Analog Audio Converter - Supports All high-res Music formats up to PCM 768kHz/DSD512 & MQA.
Key Features:
- Supports all high-res music formats up to PCM 768kHz, DSD512, and MQA;
- Equipped with a USB-C input for plug-and-play connectivity;
- Offers both 6.3mm Single - Ended and 4.4mm Balanced headphone outputs, delivering up to 390mW of power for various headphones and earphones;
- Features RCA and 4.4mm balanced outputs with variable and fixed volume settings, allowing for seamless connection to your active speakers, preamplifiers, or power amplifiers;
- Comes with PowerMatch, a switchable gain to ensure optimal power for the headphones you are using;
- Includes XBass+ to restore lost bass frequencies from open headphones;
- Improved low-jitter GMT (Global Master Timing) clock provides >20dB better performance;
- General Disclaimer: The image colour may differ from the actual product due to lighting. Please refer to the product for accuracy;
- Power Out: BAL 4.4mm: >70mW @ 600 Ohm >300mW @ 32 Ohm, Single-Ended 6.35mm: >18mW @ 600 Ohm; >210mW @ 32 Ohm.
The ZEN DAC 3 supports sample rates up to 768kHz, ensuring compatibility with all high-resolution streaming formats for exceptional sound quality. With a built-in headphone amplifier and the ability to function as both a DAC and DAC/Pre, it’s your all-in-one solution for connecting headphones, amplifiers, or active speakers—perfect for home or office setups.
Powering Your Headphones
The ZEN DAC 3 is more than a USB DAC, it features a 390mW headphone amplifier with both balanced 4.4mm and SE 6.3mm outputs, compatible with a wide range of headphones. Enhance bass with XBass+, a pure analogue mode perfect for IEMs or open-back headphones, while PowerMatch provides switchable gain for demanding headphones. For even more power, pair it with the ZEN CAN via a 4.4mm balanced cable to create a stacked ZEN system.
DACtivate your speakers and amplifier
The ZEN DAC 3 features a Variable or Fixed output switch. In Variable mode, adjust volume using the knob when connecting directly to active speakers via our 4.4mm to XLR cable or RCA cables. Use Fixed mode for connecting line outputs to a receiver or main amplifier. The ZEN DAC 3 is the most versatile USB DAC in its class, offering multiple usage options.
USB-C Powered, Upgradeable Performance
The ZEN DAC 3, powered by USB-C, offers simple cable management with an upgrade option via its 5V power input. Pair it with the iFi iPower2, an ultra-quiet power supply featuring Active Noise Cancellation II, eliminating EMI and RFI noise for a cleaner, purer audio signal—over 10 times quieter than standard audiophile power supplies.
Beautifully Balanced
ZEN DAC 3 features two 4.4mm balanced outputs, one for headphones and one for other amplifiers, effectively minimising distortion and crosstalk. ZEN DAC 3 also benefits from input overvoltage protection via the all-new USB-C port.
Format Support
PCM (768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz); DSD (512/256/128/64); DXD (768/705.6/384/352.8kHz); MQA (Decoder).
Game Console Compatability
SONY PS5 and Nintendo Switch. “SONY” is registered trademark or trademark of Sony Group Corporation. “PS5” is registered trademark or trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Nintendo Switch™ is trademark of Nintendo.
In the Box:
- DAC;
- Power supply
- User manual.
