ifi Zen DAC 3

Name: ifi Zen DAC 3
Brand: iFi Audio
Price: 459.00 NZD
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The award-winning ZEN DAC 3 doubles its high-resolution support to 768kHz, DSD512, and MQA decoding. With USB-C connectivity, overvoltage protection, and reduced DC offset, it delivers superior performance and seamless usability.

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Specifications

DAC: Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown
DIMENSIONS: 158 x 115 x 35mm (6.2” x 4.6” x 1.4”)
DNR: Line Section: ≥ 113dBA @ 0dBFS Headphone Section: ≥ 109dBA @ 0dBFS (6.2V 4.4mm / 3.3V 6.35mm)
FORMATS SUPPORTED: 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)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 5Hz – 90kHz (±3dB)
GAME CONSOLE COMPATIBILITY: SONY PS5 and Nintendo Switch
INPUT: USB Type-C

Clean, punchy and convincing sound

TechRadar

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

TheZEN 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.

Safe to say the iFi Zen DAC 3 represents good value in every respect. It’s properly built and finished, it’s specified to do a thorough job, and with the price uppermost in your mind it’s a very capable performer indeed.

I find the ZEN V3 to simply be an exceptional player of music, and at this price range I can only think of products with similar fidelity that DO NOT have a built-in headphone amp of any kind, no to mention one that might have one as high quality as this! Well done iFi.

In a market crowded with similarly priced options, the ZEN DAC 3 stands out by offering excellent musicality, a secret sauce missing from DACs these days. Its ability to transform everyday listening into a more immersive experience is where it truly shines, making it a worthy consideration for those looking to upgrade their audio setup without breaking the bank.