iFi ZEN CAN 3

The iFi ZEN CAN 3 is a powerful all-analogue Class A headphone amplifier designed to drive everything from sensitive IEMs to demanding planar magnetic and high-impedance headphones. Its balanced amplifier delivers up to 2,000mW RMS, providing substantial power and headroom for serious headphone listening. Dedicated xMEMS support allows the ZEN CAN 3 to drive compatible next-generation xMEMS earphones, while four selectable gain levels help match the amplifier to headphones with different sensitivities and power requirements. XBass+, XSpace, Movie, and Game modes provide analogue sound adjustment without DSP, allowing listeners to tailor bass response, soundstage, dialogue clarity, and gaming detail. Class A Balanced Amplification The ZEN CAN 3 uses discrete balanced Class A circuitry derived from iFi's flagship headphone amplifier designs, delivering up to 2,000mW RMS at 64Ω through the 4.4mm balanced output. xMEMS Support A dedicated xMEMS mode provides the voltage and bias required for compatible xMEMS-based IEMs, bringing support for this next-generation driver technology to the ZEN series. Analogue Sound Modes XBass+ enhances low-frequency response, XSpace expands the perceived soundstage, while dedicated Movie and Game modes improve dialogue intelligibility and low-level spatial detail—all using analogue processing rather than DSP. Key Features 2,000mW Balanced Output — Powerful amplification for demanding headphones. Class A Discrete Circuitry — Balanced amplifier architecture derived from iFi's flagship designs. xMEMS Support — Dedicated amplification mode for compatible xMEMS IEMs. Four Gain Settings — 0dB, 6dB, 12dB and 18dB. XBass+ — Analogue low-frequency enhancement. XSpace — Expands the perceived headphone soundstage. Movie Mode — Enhances dialogue clarity for films and TV. Game Mode — Emphasizes subtle spatial and low-level gaming details. 4.4mm Balanced Output — Provides balanced headphone connectivity. 6.35mm Output — Supports conventional single-ended headphones. Connectivity & Compatibility Analogue Inputs 4.4mm Balanced 3.5mm Single-Ended Stereo RCA Headphone Outputs 4.4mm Balanced 6.35mm Single-Ended Balanced Output Power >2,000mW RMS @ 64Ω >1,200mW @ 32Ω >385mW @ 600Ω Single-Ended Output Power >1,600mW @ 32Ω >98mW @ 600Ω Gain 0dB 6dB 12dB 18dB Compatible Headphones xMEMS IEMs Conventional IEMs Dynamic headphones Planar magnetic headphones High-impedance headphones