iFi Audio ZEN DAC 3 DAC & Headphone Amplifier

🧾 Overview

The iFi ZEN DAC 3 is a compact desktop USB DAC and headphone amplifier designed to upgrade your PC/Mac or streamer with cleaner conversion, balanced outputs, and a refined musical presentation. It supports modern hi-res formats and works equally well feeding headphones or a full stereo system.

✅ Key Features

• ✅ USB-C input for modern desktop and laptop setups
• ✅ Hi-res support up to PCM 768 kHz and DSD512, plus MQA
• ✅ Balanced 4.4 mm headphone output + 6.3 mm single-ended output
• ✅ Switchable fixed/variable line output for amp or active speaker setups
• ✅ XBass+ analogue enhancement for fuller low end when desired
• ✅ Compact ZEN chassis (stack-friendly with ZEN Stream / ZEN CAN)

📦 What’s in the Box

• 📦 iFi ZEN DAC 3
• 🔌 USB cable (as supplied by manufacturer)
• 📖 User manual / documentation

🔄 Compatibility

✔ Works with Windows, macOS, and many streamers/transport sources via USB. Feeds any integrated amplifier, power amp, active speakers, or headphone rig via RCA or balanced 4.4 mm line output.

📦✈️ Shipping & Returns

📦 Insured worldwide delivery
🔄 14-day return policy
🛡️ 2-year EU warranty

📝 Reviews

• “Pleasingly smooth and refined presentation… Spacious soundfield… Good detail.” — What Hi-Fi?
• “If you’re looking into obtaining a great-sounding all-in-one DAC amplifier… then the iFi audio ZEN DAC 3 is an excellent choice.” — Headfonics
• “The Zen DAC V3 produces a pleasingly smooth and refined presentation, with a spacious sound field and good detail…” — What Hi-Fi? (deal feature)

⚠️ Warning

⚠️ Warning: May cause spontaneous “USB-C cable upgrades,” suspiciously long ‘test sessions,’ and the belief that your entire music library needs to be re-listened from track one.