--- product_id: 441979306 title: "Zen Air Dac High Resolution 6.3Mm Output Mqa Renderer Music Dac, Zenair-Dac" brand: "ifi" price: "$248.95" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "I Fi" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/441979306-zen-air-dac-high-resolution-6-3mm-output-mqa-renderer store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # PowerMatch gain adjustment 6.3mm headphone output Hi-Res PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz Zen Air Dac High Resolution 6.3Mm Output Mqa Renderer Music Dac, Zenair-Dac **Brand:** ifi **Price:** $248.95 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your sound game — because your ears deserve the best! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Zen Air Dac High Resolution 6.3Mm Output Mqa Renderer Music Dac, Zenair-Dac by ifi - **How much does it cost?** $248.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/441979306-zen-air-dac-high-resolution-6-3mm-output-mqa-renderer) ## Best For - ifi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ifi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Small footprint, big sound — fits effortlessly on your desk or gaming setup without clutter. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly connect to PC, Mac, smartphones, tablets, and game consoles without hassle. - • **Audiophile-grade Clarity:** Experience pristine sound with native DSD256 and MQA rendering for studio-quality audio. - • **Affordable High-End Audio:** Unlock premium sound quality without breaking the bank — join the elite audiophile community. - • **Tailored Listening Experience:** PowerMatch and XBass+ tech let you customize gain and bass to perfectly suit your headphones. ## Overview The iFi Zen Air DAC is a compact, high-performance digital-to-analog converter and headphone amplifier featuring MQA rendering, native DSD256 support, and Hi-Res PCM playback up to 32-bit/384kHz. It offers versatile connectivity across multiple devices and customizable sound tuning with PowerMatch gain and XBass+ bass boost, delivering studio-quality audio at an accessible price point. ## Description Based on the award winning ZEN Series, the ZEN Air range makes high performance audio more affordable than ever beforeThe ZEN Air DAC elevates the sound quality of digital sources to a higher plane. High performance circuitry delivers smooth, detailed and dynamic sound. Our PowerMatch feature adjusts the gain of the ZEN Air DAC so it functions at the right level for your headphones. OFF Best for In Ear Monitors / ON Best for on/over ear headphones With our XBass+ technology, you can tailor the ZEN Air DAC to suit your headphones and your personal sonic taste. Analogue bass boost extends the bass response to suit different headphones. Its compact size and powerful amp means it's a must for your home, office or gaming set up Supports formats:PCM 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192/352.8/384kHz DSD 2.8/3.1/5.6/6.2/11.2/12.4MHz DXD 353/384KHz MQA RendererWhats Included:1x ZEN Air DAC1x USB 2.0 CAble1x Quick Start Card1x Assistance CardConnections:6.3mm Output Single EndedRCA Output Single EndedUSB Input PC or Smart DeviceDC 5V power input DC power adapter not included Review: Excellent for the price - Any of these are going to greatly improve the sound over plugging your headphones directly into the mini-jack on a computer. Listening was done with a few different headphones but mostly with beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X Closed-Back Studio Headphones. Music source was a laptop connected to the DAC/Headphone Amp via USB. If an external power supply was included, I used that. If not, power came via USB. I've kept notes on my impressions brief and included comparisons amongst the DAC/Amp's in this list. They are listed below in my order of preference with my favorites at the top. If you want flowery vocabulary I'm sure in depth reviews are available out there on the web. Headphones make the greatest difference in sound - spend more on them, if necessary. The DAC/Amp is secondary but does add its own flavor to the music. --- iFi Zen DAC V2 | Desktop Digital Analog Converter (Listening only with "TRUEBASS" off.) Very good. Slightly better than the FiiO K7. Better vocal clarity and slightly fuller bass. I ended up comparing this with the FX-Audio DAC-X6 head to head, which continued to surprise me as I put it up against significantly more expensive competitors. Across several hours and many pieces of music, I prefer the iFi... but the difference is infinitesimal. Possibly the iFi has a little more punch to the bass? Maybe a bit more space ans separation? If you're working to a budget, get the FX-Audio and put the extra cash towards better headphones. FX-Audio DAC-X6 Mini HiFi 2.0 Digital Audio Decoder DAC This thing is good. Surprisingly good. I ended up putting it head-to-head with amps costing three times its price. Slightly warmer sound, with slightly less detail in the vocals than the iFi Zen Air, but more space in the music, and more enjoyable to listen to. Slightly better clarity than the Topping. FiiO K7 Full Balanced HiFi DAC Headphone Amplifier This is indeed better than the K5 version. Vocals are more lifelike. And a particular emphasis on the mid-treble heard in the K5 is absent. There is more separation between the instruments. Very close call with the iFi V2, with my preference going to the iFi for better vocal clarity and slightly fuller bass. iFi Zen Air DAC Not quite as good as the V2, but close. Closer than the FiiO K5 is to the K7. There is, again, a comparative emphasis in mid-treble and the vocals get a bit lost. The sound is slightly thin compared to rivals at this price point. FiiO K5 Pro Headphone Amps Portable Desktop DAC and Amplifier Not quite as good as the K7, but at half the price one cannot really complain. Vocals are not quite as lifelike and there is more mid-treble - but not in a good way. Topping DX1 Mini Stereo DAC Headphone Amplifier Combo Very good little unit. Bass is slightly overemphasized. Fosi Audio K5 Pro Gaming DAC Headphone Amplifier I thought this unit was DOA. Turns out that you must long press the volume knob to turn it on. (Short press to select input.) Not terrible, but not as musical as the others in this test. Also, the only one with bass and treble knobs. And only a mini-jack - no 1/4" jack. Pro-Ject Head Box S2 Digital This DAC/Amp had an issue that makes it unlistenable. The sound is very nice... but... there's some faint static. Only in the music, not in silence. A faint crackling.... Can't have that. Review: Époustouflant - D'une simplicité enfantine à mettre en service, cela ne sacrifie en rien la qualité incroyable de ce DAC. Étant habitué à du matériel très haut de gamme (très cher) , je suis surpris par les capacités hors normes de cet appareil au regard du prix planché. Il va révolutionner votre façon d'écouter les sons qui sortent de votre ordinateur. Aussi bien en jeux qu'en musique (streaming qualité HIFI). Associé à une petite paire d'enceintes actives aux alentours des 250€, le résultat est ÉPOUSTOUFLANT. La musique est ciselée, avec une dynamique impressionnante et pas un souffle. Même mon épouse à fait Wouah. Elle en veux bien pour son ordi portable maintenant. Passionné de Hi-Fi depuis 40 ans, je doit dire qu'au vu des éléments matériels utilisés sur la carte électronique, il n'est pas étonnant d'obtenir ce résultat. Mais l'obtenir à ce tarif, quel bonheur. N'hésitez plus. Si votre budget est serré, vous n'aurez pas mieux. Après comptez 800 à 1000€ pour passer au dessus, avec plein de fonctions que vous n'utiliserais jamais. Commandez avant la rupture... Ce sera peut être pour vous l'introduction au monde incroyable de la Hi-Fi 'High end'. ## Features - HIGH PERFORMANCE - Get high-perfomance audio at an affordable cost. - STAY CONNECTED - Connect to your PC, MAC, Smartphone, Tablet, Game Consoles and much more. - COMPACT - Small size with a powerful amplifier. - FEATURES - MQA Renderer, Full native DSD256 and Hi-res PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09T6Y27R1 | | Audio Output Mode | Stereo | | Best Sellers Rank | #124,915 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #191 in Headphone Amps | | Brand | iFi | | Brand Name | iFi | | Compatible Devices | PC, Mac, Smartphone, Tablet, Game Consoles | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 414 Reviews | | Interface | USB | | Interface type | USB | | Item Dimensions L x W | 15.8L x 10W centimeters | | Item Type Name | Digital to Analogue Converter | | Item Weight | 550 Grams | | Manufacturer | Abbingdon Music Research | | Material Type | Aluminum | | Maximum Supply Voltage | 5 Volts | | Maximum supply voltage | 5 Volts | | Minimum Supply Voltage | 5 Volts (DC) | | Minimum supply voltage | 5 Volts (DC) | | Model | ZENAIR-DAC | | Mounting Type | Table Top, Cable Mount | | Mounting type | Table Top, Cable Mount | | Number of Channels | 1 | | Number of Pins | 6 | | Number of pins | 6 | | Part Number | ZENAIR-DAC | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** iFi - **Maximum supply voltage:** 5 Volts - **Minimum supply voltage:** 5 Volts (DC) - **Mounting type:** Table Top, Cable Mount - **Number of pins:** 6 ## Images ![Zen Air Dac High Resolution 6.3Mm Output Mqa Renderer Music Dac, Zenair-Dac - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61aPlRriH5L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Plugged this into my pc via usb and connected the power and plugged in my sennheiser 599s and started music on the pc. silence. drivers?** A: Did you download the iFi Windows driver? Go to the iFi page and download the driver. **Q: How many volts does this put out?** A: Thanks for your question. Line Output: 1V / 3.3V max. Headphone Output: 1V / 3.3V max. (variable) World Wide Stereo – since 1979 – and a proud authorized iFi dealer. **Q: Doe this work with Chromebook with intel chipset?** A: Yes **Q: Does this iFi DAC run very hot, when in use or not?** A: Had mine for 2 years, never ran hot for me. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent for the price *by P***H on 12 May 2023* Any of these are going to greatly improve the sound over plugging your headphones directly into the mini-jack on a computer. Listening was done with a few different headphones but mostly with beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X Closed-Back Studio Headphones. Music source was a laptop connected to the DAC/Headphone Amp via USB. If an external power supply was included, I used that. If not, power came via USB. I've kept notes on my impressions brief and included comparisons amongst the DAC/Amp's in this list. They are listed below in my order of preference with my favorites at the top. If you want flowery vocabulary I'm sure in depth reviews are available out there on the web. Headphones make the greatest difference in sound - spend more on them, if necessary. The DAC/Amp is secondary but does add its own flavor to the music. --- iFi Zen DAC V2 | Desktop Digital Analog Converter (Listening only with "TRUEBASS" off.) Very good. Slightly better than the FiiO K7. Better vocal clarity and slightly fuller bass. I ended up comparing this with the FX-Audio DAC-X6 head to head, which continued to surprise me as I put it up against significantly more expensive competitors. Across several hours and many pieces of music, I prefer the iFi... but the difference is infinitesimal. Possibly the iFi has a little more punch to the bass? Maybe a bit more space ans separation? If you're working to a budget, get the FX-Audio and put the extra cash towards better headphones. FX-Audio DAC-X6 Mini HiFi 2.0 Digital Audio Decoder DAC This thing is good. Surprisingly good. I ended up putting it head-to-head with amps costing three times its price. Slightly warmer sound, with slightly less detail in the vocals than the iFi Zen Air, but more space in the music, and more enjoyable to listen to. Slightly better clarity than the Topping. FiiO K7 Full Balanced HiFi DAC Headphone Amplifier This is indeed better than the K5 version. Vocals are more lifelike. And a particular emphasis on the mid-treble heard in the K5 is absent. There is more separation between the instruments. Very close call with the iFi V2, with my preference going to the iFi for better vocal clarity and slightly fuller bass. iFi Zen Air DAC Not quite as good as the V2, but close. Closer than the FiiO K5 is to the K7. There is, again, a comparative emphasis in mid-treble and the vocals get a bit lost. The sound is slightly thin compared to rivals at this price point. FiiO K5 Pro Headphone Amps Portable Desktop DAC and Amplifier Not quite as good as the K7, but at half the price one cannot really complain. Vocals are not quite as lifelike and there is more mid-treble - but not in a good way. Topping DX1 Mini Stereo DAC Headphone Amplifier Combo Very good little unit. Bass is slightly overemphasized. Fosi Audio K5 Pro Gaming DAC Headphone Amplifier I thought this unit was DOA. Turns out that you must long press the volume knob to turn it on. (Short press to select input.) Not terrible, but not as musical as the others in this test. Also, the only one with bass and treble knobs. And only a mini-jack - no 1/4" jack. Pro-Ject Head Box S2 Digital This DAC/Amp had an issue that makes it unlistenable. The sound is very nice... but... there's some faint static. Only in the music, not in silence. A faint crackling.... Can't have that. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Époustouflant *by H***N on 5 May 2022* D'une simplicité enfantine à mettre en service, cela ne sacrifie en rien la qualité incroyable de ce DAC. Étant habitué à du matériel très haut de gamme (très cher) , je suis surpris par les capacités hors normes de cet appareil au regard du prix planché. Il va révolutionner votre façon d'écouter les sons qui sortent de votre ordinateur. Aussi bien en jeux qu'en musique (streaming qualité HIFI). Associé à une petite paire d'enceintes actives aux alentours des 250€, le résultat est ÉPOUSTOUFLANT. La musique est ciselée, avec une dynamique impressionnante et pas un souffle. Même mon épouse à fait Wouah. Elle en veux bien pour son ordi portable maintenant. Passionné de Hi-Fi depuis 40 ans, je doit dire qu'au vu des éléments matériels utilisés sur la carte électronique, il n'est pas étonnant d'obtenir ce résultat. Mais l'obtenir à ce tarif, quel bonheur. N'hésitez plus. Si votre budget est serré, vous n'aurez pas mieux. Après comptez 800 à 1000€ pour passer au dessus, avec plein de fonctions que vous n'utiliserais jamais. Commandez avant la rupture... Ce sera peut être pour vous l'introduction au monde incroyable de la Hi-Fi 'High end'. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality! *by G***G on 11 September 2023* Just got mine today, sound is FULL & ALIVE, No worries about the presumed noise from not using overly expensive power supply, I have zero noise, although i am not a headphone user, nor will i be, i have quality, large 3 way bass reflex speakers, along with vintage sony amp, which are linked to my PC tower, not a gamer, only interested in Music sound, not a gamer. Read in one review that noise can happen if too many usb ports are in use, well I am using most of mine, yet zero interferance, thankfully. can't imagine ever having to climb higher up the price ladder with regard to quality music sound, now that i have this device. Super simple connection using supplied usb cable & in my case 2 RCA cables from my amp into the unit, i have previously always used twin phono from amp to a single 3.5 jack to system/sound card, already had twin phono to twin phono , so no need to buy anything. Had to restart PC for couple of my music players (Pot player + WMP) to output sound. Cannot imagine anyone requiring the bass boost, this device is FULL sounding. Had been looking at various expensive sound cards which are said to be a bit iffy with drivers, so very pleased to have opted for this gem at a 3rd the cost. Full, clear, well defined sound, yet smooth, no harshness at all, Fabtastic! Update since having it a few days:Although playing music fine i would keep getting Aidio rendered error when clicking on youtube videos, which i new was relating to the unit, as i'd previously never encountered that & having to restart computer to remedy the problem as suggested is just a nuisance i wasn't prepared to put up with, after searching online about it & pottering around i realized that changing usb port solved it, for a time, but came to conclusion that usb cable simply wasn't sufficient for the unit so opted to buy a 5v power supply & as i had no intention of paying for the high priced recommended power supply, got a basic one here on Amazon for £5.99, i had read that others had used a basic unit also with success, it arrived lastnight and all was well, no noise or anything, however i got up this morning and had no sound at all? even though it was working fine lastnight, i opted to troubleshoot sound on my win11 & after a couple of steps it opted to Reinstal driver which had it working again, so im not Positive i required the power supply, but feel better having it & hope this info is of use if anyone encounters similar. Really superb clear full sound, i've found myself playing lots of songs in my collection i hadn't for some time, as they all sound so Alive and renewed now, music enjoyment is greatly elevated:) Whatever you listen to. Well, yet another update, it seems that my issues were relating to win11 speaker properties/system, where you must deselect Exclusive box, or it will not allow more than 1 device to output sound, which is why i was getting an error attempting to play youtube video, when music was playing, also need to select highest audio output of 38400hz, as windows will default to far lesser output, so it now seems power supply was not required & usb would have been fine & not the cause of my issue. 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