iFi Zen Dac Signature High-resolution DAC

The iFi ZEN DAC Signature is a desktop Burr-Brown DAC with a 16-core XMOS processor, supporting high-resolution audio formats including DSD256, 32-bit/384kHz PCM, and MQA decoding. It features a 4.4mm balanced output and a single-ended RCA output, offering both variable and fixed output levels for connecting to an external amplifier or powered speakers. Its minimalist design provides high-performance, purist sound without a headphone amp or built-in volume control.

Key Specifications

DAC Chipset: Burr-Brown (Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD) 

Supported Formats:

PCM: Up to 32-bit/384kHz 

DSD: Up to DSD256 (11.2MHz) 

DXD: Up to 384kHz 

MQA: Full decoder 

Digital Inputs: USB 3.0 Type-B (USB 2.0 compatible) 

Outputs:

Balanced: 4.4mm TRRS 

Unbalanced: RCA 

Output Levels:

4.4mm BAL: 2V-6.2V max. (variable) / 4.2V (fixed) 

RCA: 1V-3.3V max. (variable) / 2.1V (fixed) 

Performance:

Dynamic Range (DNR): >117dB(A) @ -60dBFS 

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): <-116dB(A) @ 0dBFS 

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N): <0.0015% @ 0dBFS 

Power Consumption: No Signal ~0.5W, Max Signal ~2.5W 

Dimensions: 158(w) x 117(d) x 35(h) mm 

Weight: 505 g / 1.11 lbs