--- product_id: 223611727 title: "iFi ZEN CAN Balanced Desktop Headphone Amp and Preamp with 4.4mm Outputs (UK PIN)" brand: "ifi" price: "€ 361.62" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "I Fi" url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/223611727-ifi-zen-can-balanced-desktop-headphone-amp-and-preamp-4 store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # 1600mW max power output Ultra low distortion Class A circuit Balanced 4.4mm & 6.3mm outputs iFi ZEN CAN Balanced Desktop Headphone Amp and Preamp with 4.4mm Outputs (UK PIN) **Brand:** ifi **Price:** € 361.62 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate Every Note β€” Experience Sound Like Never Before ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** iFi ZEN CAN Balanced Desktop Headphone Amp and Preamp with 4.4mm Outputs (UK PIN) by ifi - **How much does it cost?** € 361.62 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/223611727-ifi-zen-can-balanced-desktop-headphone-amp-and-preamp-4) ## Best For - ifi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ifi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Power That Moves You:** Delivers a massive 1600mW at 16Ξ© for dynamic, heart-pounding sound that brings your headphones to life. - β€’ **Ready Out of the Box:** Includes RCA cables, power supply, and 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter so you can upgrade your audio setup instantly. - β€’ **Versatile Connectivity:** Multiple inputs and outputs including balanced 4.4mm pentacon and 6.3mm single-ended for seamless integration with your gear. - β€’ **Immersive 3D Soundstage:** Signature analog processing with XBass and 3D matrix technology creates a wide, natural soundscape that feels like a live performance. - β€’ **Precision Engineered Sound:** Class A output stage with dedicated input stage ensures ultra-low distortion and noise for crystal-clear audio. ## Overview The iFi ZEN CAN is a premium desktop headphone amplifier and preamplifier featuring a powerful 1600mW Class A output stage, ultra-low distortion circuitry, and advanced analog signal processing for immersive, natural sound. Equipped with balanced 4.4mm and single-ended 6.3mm outputs plus versatile inputs, it transforms your headphone listening with enhanced bass, wide soundstage, and professional-grade clarity. Perfect for audiophiles seeking a high-performance yet accessible amp solution. ## Description Product Description Review: Outstanding little unit - I’ve had this for nearly 2 years now and the upgrade was worth every Penny I teamed this up with a moto m2 audio interface it had plenty of power for all my headphones, LCD X and Meze 99 Clasics and my cheapo cans K361 , all totally different headphones and all work together perfectly, the LCD X and Meze 99 Classics all run on the balance connector 4.4mm , best buy I have done in years Review: Great upgrade to the Zen but you need extras - Was happy with my Zen but felt it struggled at higher volumes with my 250ohm 770's and i wasn't a fan of truebass and thought it was a bit much, went for this to improve both those things which it did, the xbass implementation sounds much better to me as opposed to the Zen and it handled higher volumes much better ( and so it should i guess) To really get the best out of this you'll need to connect it via a balanced cable to your DAC , if its the ZEN then be prepared to pay Β£70 or more for their cable or buy a cheaper one from desertcart like i did, the included analogue connection doesn't cut it imo and as both are balanced units although im not using balanced headphones the difference is noticeable. The unit also gets really hot, as stuff with Class A devices do. Be prepared to go on an upgrade path though once you get this, next you'll want balanced headphones to get the best out of it, then you'll realise that because you have balanced headphones you should upgrade the DAC and 12 months later you'll be sat listening to music on youtube with $1000 worth of audio equipment. ## Features - βœ… SUPERIOR ENGINEERING - Extremely low distortion and noise from a circuit design inspired by our flagship headphone amp which uses a dedicated input stage that level matches to your source, allowing the signal to flow freely through the Class A output stage, literally music to your ears - βœ… POWER REALIZED - Maximize the performance of your headphones, more than just getting loud, but realizing the full dynamic range of the drivers and experiencing soft vocals as well as heart pounding drums, never missing a beat. Delivers up to 1600mW of power at 16 ohms - βœ… IMMERSIVE SOUND - Enhanced with our signature analog signal processing to deliver accurate and more natural bass frequencies through XBass, and to present a wider soundstage that brings the music out in front of you through our 3D matrix which replicates speaker listening without the cumbersome setup - βœ… THE INS AND OUTS - Features both a balanced 4.4mm pentacon and a single ended 6.3mm (1/4”) headphone output on the front as well as three inputs on the back, including a 3.5mm line out, RCA left and right sockets, and a 4.4mm balanced pentacon connector. Additionally there is a 4.4 balanced output to connect to a power amplifier or active speakers for use as a preamplifier - βœ… INCLUDED - Set of RCA cables, Standard power supply and 3.5mm -> 6.3mm adaptor. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08DD71B3N | | Best Sellers Rank | 188 in Headphone Amplifiers | | Brand Name | iFi | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 277 Reviews | | Item Weight | 0.87 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Abbingdon Music Research | | Manufacturer Part Number | ZEN CAN | | Model Number | ZEN CAN | ## Product Details - **Brand:** iFi - **Colour:** Silver - **Material:** Aluminum - **Model name:** ZEN CAN - **Style:** desktop ## Images ![iFi ZEN CAN Balanced Desktop Headphone Amp and Preamp with 4.4mm Outputs (UK PIN) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pgVFzZ-RL.jpg) ![iFi ZEN CAN Balanced Desktop Headphone Amp and Preamp with 4.4mm Outputs (UK PIN) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wP5J6QX-L.jpg) ![iFi ZEN CAN Balanced Desktop Headphone Amp and Preamp with 4.4mm Outputs (UK PIN) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hBmcFVbHS.jpg) ![iFi ZEN CAN Balanced Desktop Headphone Amp and Preamp with 4.4mm Outputs (UK PIN) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81L+a+gpvYS.jpg) ![iFi ZEN CAN Balanced Desktop Headphone Amp and Preamp with 4.4mm Outputs (UK PIN) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Ax5pO9R3L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I cannot seem to get a clear answer to this. Does the zen dac produce better sound? This focus on amplification, the other in sound conversion** A: The Zen DAC is a DAC/Amp, it converts digital signals into audio you can hear and amplifies it. It will have inherently worse sound coming out of it's amp then having a dedicated AMP. To say that either has "better" sound is partly subjective over how the sound literally sounds, but also a bit objective in how clean that sound is and how well that sound is reproduced or amplified. you will get better sound from a Dedicated DAC and a Dedicated AMP then you would from a combo unit. How much you want to spend on these is also important, while there is little you can gain from spending more money on a DAC, spending more on an AMP, can and often does offer a better sound or a more colorful sound depending on context. Of course you have to have the Hearing and the Headphones/speakers to hear the difference. **Q: Does connection headphones disconnects pre-out on the back of the unit?** A: plugging in headphones doesn't seem to cut outputs on back, at least on the one I have now, but I have had bad luck with this unit. **Q: Is this the zen dac v2?** A: Hi, This is the ZEN CAN, which is a headphone amplifier. Due to high demand the ZEN DAC V2 is currently out of stock but will be back in shortly. Thanks iFi audio **Q: Output at 32 ohm?** A: From the manual of iFi Zen DAC: Inputs The Fi audio ZEN CAN features two inputs; single-ended RCA (1M Ohm) and balanced 4.4mm (24k Ohm). The ZEN CAN’s dedicated input stage adjusts its input levels to match connected sources, but at the same time it avoids loading them and allows for constant Class A operation and lowest distortion Max Output 1. Output SE >7.6V/196 mW (@ 300 Ohm) >7.2V/1600 mW (@ 32 Ohm) 2. Output Balanced >15.1V/385 mW (@ 600 Ohm) >11.0V/1890 mW (@ 64 Ohm) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding little unit *by J***W on 20 March 2023* I’ve had this for nearly 2 years now and the upgrade was worth every Penny I teamed this up with a moto m2 audio interface it had plenty of power for all my headphones, LCD X and Meze 99 Clasics and my cheapo cans K361 , all totally different headphones and all work together perfectly, the LCD X and Meze 99 Classics all run on the balance connector 4.4mm , best buy I have done in years ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great upgrade to the Zen but you need extras *by G***O on 25 July 2021* Was happy with my Zen but felt it struggled at higher volumes with my 250ohm 770's and i wasn't a fan of truebass and thought it was a bit much, went for this to improve both those things which it did, the xbass implementation sounds much better to me as opposed to the Zen and it handled higher volumes much better ( and so it should i guess) To really get the best out of this you'll need to connect it via a balanced cable to your DAC , if its the ZEN then be prepared to pay Β£70 or more for their cable or buy a cheaper one from Amazon like i did, the included analogue connection doesn't cut it imo and as both are balanced units although im not using balanced headphones the difference is noticeable. The unit also gets really hot, as stuff with Class A devices do. Be prepared to go on an upgrade path though once you get this, next you'll want balanced headphones to get the best out of it, then you'll realise that because you have balanced headphones you should upgrade the DAC and 12 months later you'll be sat listening to music on youtube with $1000 worth of audio equipment. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I now hear everything... *by G***S on 8 June 2021* I've been running my Sennheiser HD660s through my PC motherboard's line-out, as well as a Behringer audio interface and I thought they sounded ok. However, I didn't like that the bass was a little mushy and the mids were rather over-powering. I thought that a 150 ohm set of headphones would be no match for the 600ohm my motherboard said it could handle. Apparently I was very wrong. I recently picked up the iFi Zen CAN amp and have it sat between the computer and my headphones using an RCA cable. I have the gain set to 18dB using a regular single-ended connection from my headphones (I haven't tried the balanced cables yet), the bass boost is on and it sounds incredible. The bass has tightened up, the highs are clear as daylight and the mids are wholesome. My musical tastes include everything from Dire Straits, Pink Floyd and middle-of-the-road rock, to industrial and thrash metal --Fear Factory, Pantera, Ministry etc. Everything sounds sublime. I'm now going through my whole music collection and hearing things in a whole new way. ## Frequently Bought Together - iFi ZEN CAN Balanced Desktop Headphone Amp and Preamp with 4.4mm Outputs (UK PIN) - iFi Cable Series 4.4mm to 4.4mm Balanced Male to Male Connector --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/223611727-ifi-zen-can-balanced-desktop-headphone-amp-and-preamp-4](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/223611727-ifi-zen-can-balanced-desktop-headphone-amp-and-preamp-4) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-06-19*