iFi Audio Zen Air Dac 2

The ZEN Air DAC 2 is a compact desktop USB DAC with a built-in headphone amplifier, designed to improve sound from a PC or laptop. Its midnight blue finish and metal fascia provide a refined appearance, while four rubber feet provide a secure, non-slip grip on the desktop.

Generation 2 features a Cirrus Logic MasterHiFi DAC and supports PCM audio up to 32-bit/384 kHz, DSD256 and DXD. The DAC draws power directly from the connected computer via USB-C.

The headphone amplifier provides both balanced 4.4 mm and unbalanced 1/4" outputs. The balanced output delivers more than 5.57 V / 484 mW at 64 ohms, while the unbalanced output delivers more than 3.02 V / 286 mW at 32 ohms. Balanced headphone circuitry is designed to reduce noise and crosstalk.

Front-panel controls include a high-precision volume control, PowerMatch switchable gain and XBass+ bass enhancement. A dedicated power button allows the unit to be switched off without disconnecting the USB cable or reaching behind the setup. The rear panel provides USB-C audio input and a pair of variable unbalanced RCA outputs.

Features
Cirrus Logic MasterHiFi DAC
Balanced 4.4 mm and unbalanced 1/4" headphone outputs
PowerMatch switchable gain
XBass+ bass enhancement
High-precision volume control
Dedicated power on/off button
USB-C audio input
Variable unbalanced RCA outputs

Specifications
PCM: Up to 32-bit/384 kHz
DSD: Up to DSD256 (11.28 MHz)
DXD: Supported
Frequency Response: 20–90,000 Hz (-3 dB)
Headphone Output Power, 4.4 mm: >5.57 V / 484 mW @ 64 ohms
Headphone Output Power, 1/4": >3.02 V / 286 mW @ 32 ohms
THD, Balanced: 0.0015%
THD, Unbalanced: 0.0011%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 118 dB
Headphone Output Impedance, Balanced: <1.4 ohms
Headphone Output Impedance, Unbalanced: <0.7 ohms
RCA Line Output Voltage: 2 V; 3.4 V max. (variable gain)
Power Supply: USB bus-powered

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions: 15.75 × 3.56 × 9.91 cm
Weight: 0.31 kg