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User Manual for ifi models including: Zen Air Dac Series
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RCA analogue output USB-audio and power input This is a USB input. It connects ZEN Air DAC to the computer audio source a nd can also be powered by it.
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DocumentDocumentkHz POWER MATCH XBass+ 1 2 Thank you for purchasing the DAC from ZEN Air series. The ZEN Air DAC is a single-ended USB-audio DAC amplifier. 1. Audio Format LED (kHz) The LED colour scheme indicates the audio format and sampling frequency received by ZEN Air DAC from the music source. LED Mode Green PCM 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz Yellow PCM 176.4/192/352.8/384kHz Cyan DSD 64/128 Blue DSD 256 Magenta MQA renderer 2. PowerMatch PowerMatch setting should be off for IEMs. It can be on for on/over-ear headphones. Warning: Due to the high power of ZEN Air DAC, before changing the PowerMatch setting, always start off at a low volume level so that there is no risk of damage to your headphones, speakers or your hearing. iFi audio is not responsible for any hearing or equipment damage from misuse. 3. PowerMatch indicator on/off . Analogue volume control The analogue volume control in ZEN Air DAC has superior distortion characteristics to any digital volume control. . Single-ended 6.3mm output Connect single-ended 6.3mm headphones. With single-ended 3.5mm headphones, use a 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter. 6. XBass+ indicator on/off . XBass+ XBass+ (On/Off ) was uniquely designed to extend bass response to suit different headphones. It is a purely analogue signal circuit. Tip: Sonically-hindering DSP is NOT used for XBass+ systems. They use highest-quality discrete components and operate purely in the analogue domain. Hence all the clarity and resolution of the original music is retained. Air RCA analogue output USB-audio and power input This is a USB input. It connects ZEN Air DAC to the computer audio source and can also be powered by it. Note: For use with PC it is necessary to download drivers. Tip: For the required driver and all the latest firm ware updates please visit our website: www.ifi-audio.com/download-hub/ DC 5V power ZEN Air DAC is powered by 5 volts, either via the enclosed USB cable (for connection to laptop or PC) or DC power supply (not included). Tip: For best performance upgrade the USB power supply to a super-low noise power adapter such as iFi iPower2 or iPower X. Specification Power supply requirement: USB or DC 5V, 0.5A (centre +ve) Digital input: USB2.0 B Socket Formats: PCM 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192/352.8/384kHz DSD 2.8/3.1/5.6/6.1/11.3/12.3MHz DXD 352.8/384kHz MQA DAC: Line Section Renderer Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown Output: Output Impedance: SNR: DNR: THD+N: Headphone Section Output: Output Power: Output Impedance: THD+N: SNR: Power consumption: 3.3V max. 50 <-113dB(A) @ 0dBFS >113dB(A) @ -60dBFS <0.04% @ 0dBFS 1V / 3.3V max. at 12 / 300 >280mW @ 32; >36mW @ 300 <1 <0.04% (100mW @ 16) >113dBA (3.3V) No Signal ~0.5W Max Signal ~2.5W Dimensions: 158 x 117 x 35 mm (6.2" x 4.6" x 1.4") Weight: 315 g (0.69 lbs) Warranty period: 12 months Specifications are subject to change without notice. ifi-audio.com Ver1.0