TheZEN Air DAC outputs very hi-res (high resolution) quality audio.This is much better that the standard audio you would get from just using yourcomputer, games console, tablet or smartphone.Imagine the difference in quality from a standard TV to an 8K Ultra HD TV but in sound!This is the difference an external DAC makes to your music.Once you hear it, youll be converted (not just your audio)!

TheZEN Air DACfunctions as both a DAC and a headphone amp.Its a great first step if you are just starting on your audio journey.Simply connect it to your computer or smart device via a USB cable. Thenconnect it to your headphones via the headphone jack at the front or to speakers via the RCA connections at the back. If you already have an amp, you canuse theZEN Air DACas a pure DAC with this amp or speakers.

Flexible formats

TheZEN Air DAC supports PCM 32bit/384kHz, fully native DSD256, and MQAfor versatile high-quality audio playback.

PCM(Pulse Code Modulation) -is the format used in CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays, offering a step up from MP3.
DSD (Direct Stream Digital)- Provides superior audio quality, with sample rates like DSD64, 128, and 256. “Fully native” ensures the original recording remains unaltered.
MQA(Master Quality Authenticated)- Delivers studio-quality sound. Connect to Tidal Masters to stream MQA with ease, right out of the box.

Sonic tailoring

TheZEN Air DACalso sports a couple of unique sonic tweaks from iFi.

PowerMatchadjusts the gain of theZEN Air DACso it functions at the right level for your headphones.Gain is just a unit of measurement that indicates how loud an audio source is and is measured in decibels (dB).

XBass+allows you to tailor the bass to suit your headphones and your personal taste.

Both are designed to improve and personalise your listening experience.

And breathe

Most DACs still use digital volume control ours is analogue.What does this mean? When you reduce the volume on other DACs you remove data from the song or soundtrack. With analogue volume control, you reduce the volume whilst maintaining the quality.

Put simply,theZEN Air DACis an easy way to experience super clear, hi-res audio quality in your everyday listening.

Sift through the noise,breathein theAir.

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