Best iFi Audio products in the Headphone amplifiers category
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best iFi Audio products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon
Pure power, pure sound - if you're looking for the perfect digital to analogue converter and amplifier for your favourite headphones, you'll find it hard to go past the xDSD Gryphon. With 32-bit/768kHz Hi-Res Audio, Native DSD512 (Octa-DSD) and MQA (Master Quality Authenticated), it gives you everything you need for crystal-clear playback of your song favourites. With a powerful 1'000 mW and 32 ohms, the Gryphon provides enough power for even the most demanding earphones. While its 4.4 mm connector guarantees you balanced signal playback, the 3.5 mm connector gets the best out of your unbalanced models. Of course, this does not mean that your favourite in-ears have been forgotten: Thanks to iEMatch, you can also enjoy a voluminous, detailed, clear sound on them. But where is the music coming from? The xDSD Gryphon gives you the freedom to choose: Whether USB, S/PDIF or Bluetooth, you decide on your sources yourself and thus remain 100% flexible. Equipped with Qualcomm's QCC 5100 Bluetooth version 5.1, the xDSD Gryphon supports all common wireless formats loss-free and in the best quality. Prefer a cable? No problem! The xDSD Gryphon comes with a USB-A, USB-C and Lightning cable for easy connection to PCs, Macs, Android smartphones, tablets, iPhones or iPads. For the highest quality sound, you'll find the same hybrid Burr-Brown DAC chipset in the Gryphon as in iFi's flagship Pro iDSD Signature. That means unique, crisp sound. In addition, three adjustable filters, Bit-Perfect, Standard and GTO (Gibbs Transient Optimised) give you more options to tailor your audio to your needs, while xBass gives you the bass you want.
2. iFi Audio Zen CAN
With the Zen CAN, you can finally get the best out of your headphones. With 52 times the power and features you'd only find in high-end products, iFi Audio's amplifier is the best choice if you want to enjoy balanced, rich sound. When you connect your headphones to laptops, smartphones or digital-to-analogue converters, they are often unable to supply the necessary power. By default, such devices output power of less than 1.0 volt, which is nowhere near enough, especially for high-end models. With the Zen CAN, you can finally unleash the full potential of your headphones. The practical amplifier has the circuit design of the professional model Pro iCAN and offers you an output of up to 15.1 volts. This means that even demanding headphones are supplied without any problems. Be surprised how many beats, how many basses and how many sounds you have never perceived before. In its essence, music is always designed to be played loudly through speakers - an experience that is quickly lost when output through headphones. It's this sense of feeling the sound around you and experiencing it to the fullest that the Zen CAN's 3D sound circuitry brings back. Instead of being trapped in ear cups, you as the listener are at the centre of balanced, perfectly balanced sounds. An experience made possible not least by XBass technology. Especially with open headphones, the system compensates for their natural bass weakness, brings rich, low tones into the overall concept and integrates them playfully into your three-dimensional sound experience. Experience the sound of your headphones as you never could before. You can. The Zen CAN.
3. iFi Audio GO blu
The GO blu from iFi Audio is a pocket-sized portable amplifier and digital-to-analogue converter. It's the right compact size to take with you wherever you go! It provides premium headphone sound and you don't even need a wired connection to your smartphone as the GO blu is equipped with Bluetooth. Whether you're working out at the gym, going for a jog, travelling or sitting in your favourite café, the GO blu is the perfect companion. It's so dainty that it fits perfectly in your running clothes or jacket pocket, and it's more than pretty enough to put on your table at the café! The GO blu connects wirelessly to your player via Bluetooth, without you having to worry about whether you have the right cable for your Android or Apple device. Just pair ... and you'll be listening to your music in superb Hi-Res quality. Using Qualcomm's quad-core QCC5100 Bluetooth chip ensures that every signal is processed at the highest audio resolution. iFi Audio has even integrated a high-quality microphone into the GO blu, enabling hands-free calls, voice chat for games and access to voice assistants such as Apple Siri and Google Assistant. Additional flexibility is provided by the USB-C port, which serves both to charge the battery and as an audio input, so you can also connect playback devices via cable if the source (e.g. your computer) does not have Bluetooth. A high-quality microphone for hands-free calls, voice chat in games and access to voice assistants is integrated in the GO blu. Whether you use balanced headphones or earphones on the GO blu's 4.4 mm connector or unbalanced headphones or earphones on the 3.5 mm connector, you get the lowest noise and best channel separation for enjoyable music listening.
4. iFi Audio GO link
The GO link is the missing link for your music experience. On the one hand, it allows you to connect wired headphones and earphones to digital devices that do not have a 3.5 mm headphone output. For another: Even if your device has a headphone jack, the GO link enables a significant sonic upgrade. That's because the GO link's DAC (digital-to-analogue converter) and headphone amplifier are superior to the audio technology in mobile devices and computers and can generate better sound quality. There is a USB-C connector at one end of the GO link and a 3.5 mm headphone jack at the other, both housed in a lightweight case made from a robust magnesium alloy. In between is a 6 cm long, flexible cable that bends easily. At the heart of the GO link is an energy-efficient, high-performance DAC chip from ESS Technology's Sabre HiFi series, which, together with iFi's optimised circuit technology, delivers ultra-low distortion, superb clarity and impressive dynamic range. Unlike other headphone dongles, the GO link features a hardware-based volume control rather than a software-based volume control, which contributes to the GO link's superior sonic performance. The GO link delivers an output power of 70 mW, which is enough to drive mobile device compatible headphones and earphones and far exceeds the headphone outputs of smartphones, tablets and computers.
5. iFi Audio hip-dac 3
Le DAC/amplificateur de casque Hi-Res portable hip-dac 3 d'iFi Audio allie une élégance intemporelle à des fonctions de pointe pour porter l'expérience sonore à un niveau supérieur. The final aluminium casing is not only aesthetically pleasing, it also offers functional advantages. Deux ports USB-C pour l'audio et la charge font de la gestion des câbles un jeu d'enfant. The iEMatch technology, specially optimised for casques and ultra-sensitive intra-auricular receivers, guarantees perfect audio quality. On the inside, innovative circuits such as the new metal film condensers ensure a high frequency response. The GMT actualised circuit, combined with a new quartz oscillator, minimises phase noise and ensures a clearer sound. The hip-dac 3 is not just a question of style, but also of comfort. Compact by its size, but impressive by its performance, the hip-dac 3 glides discreetly into every hole. The Burr-Brown chipset, supported by a 16-circuit XMOS microcontroller, guarantees optimum performance and Hi-Res partenariat parfait. For the casques gourmands en énergie, the concept de circuit symétrique minimise les distorsions de signal et assure une expérience sonore captivante. The PowerMatch active gain control guarantees optimum sound performance, while the iEMatch technology reduces noise and improves the level of detail of highly sensitive speakers.XBass, an analogue function, enhances the bass without compromising the clarity of the sound - ideal for listeners and open casques. The asynchronous design guarantees a gig-free data transfer and a separate USB-C charging port allows it to be used during charging. 2 types - a 3.5 mm jack and a 4.4 mm symmetrical jack - allow different types of speakers to be connected.
6. iFi Audio hip-dac2
The hip-dac2 in hip orange is colourful, tech-savvy and a real sound pro! The hip-dac2 bypasses the DAC (digital-to-analogue converter) and amplifier circuits in your smartphone, tablet, notebook, PC or Mac, greatly improving headphone sound. Connect your playback device to the hip-dac2 via USB, connect your favourite headphones or in-ear earphones and the hip-dac2 delivers sound that is bursting with dynamics and detail. The integrated Burr-Brown DAC chip was chosen for its lifelike, highly musical sound quality. Together with iFi's proprietary circuitry, the hip-dac2 delivers outstanding sound quality for all digital audio formats, including bit-perfect PCM, native DSD and MQA. The 16-core XMOS chip, which processes data via USB, offers a high clock rate and plenty of memory. This improves the overall performance of the hip-dac2, so that it can even handle full MQA decoding. A high-quality quartz clock also contributes to a particularly pure, clear sound. Whether you're working in your favourite café or chilling on your daily commute, sunrise or sunset, you'll definitely want the hip-dac2 with you. The amplifier stage can output 400 mW of power, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of headphone and earphone types without sacrificing quality. Even high-impedance headphones are easily driven thanks to an output voltage of 6.3V into 600 ohms (via the balanced output). The PowerMatch function allows the level of amplification to be matched to the load of the connected headphones by perfectly adjusting the input sensitivity and thus the signal strength for your headphones.
7. iFi Audio ZEN DAC 3
The iFi Audio ZEN DAC 3 impresses with its outstanding sound quality and enormous versatility, making it a first-class choice for music lovers. It is characterised by its robust construction with a metal housing that not only looks solid and high-quality, but also impresses with its attractive two-tone design. The device is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including an XMOS 16-core chip, a Burr-Brown DAC and a precise clock generator, which together reduce jitter and enable outstanding sound clarity. A special feature of the ZEN DAC 3 is its support for high-resolution audio formats, including PCM at up to 768 kHz, DSD512 and full MQA decoding, which ensure outstanding playback quality. The ZEN DAC 3 offers flexible connectivity options, including a 6.3 mm and a 4.4 mm headphone jack, a USB-C input for connecting a smartphone, tablet or notebook, and balanced 4.4 mm and RCA outputs for easy integration with powered speakers, preamplifiers or power amplifiers. iFi's innovative XBass+ technology provides an analogue bass boost that boosts the bass range without affecting the mids - ideal for use with in-ear earphones or open headphones. In addition, the PowerMatch mode offers the option of adjusting the gain to the headphones, which is particularly advantageous for models with low impedance. The ZEN DAC 3 is not only powerful, but also user-friendly with clearly labelled controls. These features make it attractive for both experienced users and newcomers to the world of high-quality audio devices. With its combination of first-class audio performance, versatile connection options and well thought-out design, the iFi Audio ZEN DAC 3 offers excellent value for money and is an ideal addition to any audio setup.
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CHF236.–
iFi Audio ZEN DAC 3
USB-DAC, gain switch, Bass Boost
8. iFi Audio ZEN DAC V2
The ZEN DAC V2 is an amplifier and digital-to-analogue converter that scores equally with perfect sound quality, compact format and an unbeatable price-performance ratio. Designed as the perfect complement to your headphones, it is the companion you won't want to be without when enjoying music in the office or at home. Thanks to 16-core technology, it is not only capable of rendering demanding audio files, but also decodes even the highest-quality MQA data without any problems. For you, this means: Experience music not only in the best quality, but exactly as artists and producers conceived it: crystal clear, balanced and studio-verified. If you want to experience top sound, you can't do without bass. That's why the ZEN DAC V2 with TrueBass has the perfect solution for real bass, realistic depth and clear definition. Especially open over-ear headphones as well as in-ear earphones benefit enormously from the selectable bass boost, without harming the precision in the mid-range, as is often the case otherwise. Get the most out of your music enjoyment! In addition to its many technical refinements, the ZEN DAC V2 also gives you the option of adjusting the strength of the audio signal yourself via PowerMatch. So you can turn it down for in-ears, which are usually very sensitive, and turn it up for on- or over-ear models with low impedance. Be amazed at how much you can get out of your favourite headphones! No headphones at hand? No problem! Use the ZEN DAC V2 to complement your amplifiers or active speakers. Tune in and ZEN out!
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CHF173.–
iFi Audio ZEN DAC V2
USB-DAC, Bass Boost, gain switch
9. iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon Case
The xDSD Gryphon Case is the essential accessory for your Bluetooth DAC/amplifier, the xDSD Gryphon. The tight-fitting case has been specially designed by iFi to protect your xDSD Gryphon at home or on the move. It fits your Bluetooth DAC/amplifier like a glove. The xDSD Gryphon case offers elegant and soft protection in beautiful dove grey faux suede. The case has a transparent protective glass window for the Gryphon's display so you can still read all the information.
10. iFi Audio ZEN One Signature
With the iFi ZEN One Signature you have finally found the perfect digital to analogue converter you need for your setup. Enjoy perfect sound from any of your devices - easily via Bluetooth, USB or S/PDIF. As much as we benefit from the easy music playback of our mobile devices today, smartphones and the like are not designed for high-quality sound. They are small all-rounders, but lack the specialisation for perfect sound, especially for audiophiles. Even the familiar CD player can only manage the minimum standard. This is precisely why you need a good digital-to-analogue converter. This is specially designed to convert digital data into analogue signals for your output devices. The advantage: you get a much higher quality, more balanced and clearer sound. With its USB, S/PDIF and Bluetooth connectivity options, the iFi ZEN One Signature is not only easy to pair with all your favourite devices, but also has an increased range thanks to its antenna. Simply place, pair and experience pure sound from any source throughout your home. Better sound quality, but what does that mean? The quality of a music file is usually determined by its sampling rate. For a standard CD, this is 44.1 kHz. The ZEN One Signature supports Bluetooth signals with up to 96 KHz as well as DSD256 - which means that the sampling rate is 256 times better than that of a CD. In addition, the D/A converter delivers PCM up to 384 kHz and MQA decoding. These files in particular are a special highlight for enthusiasts, as they are certified by studios and allow you to listen to music exactly as it was intended for listeners. For you, this means that you swap standard playback for razor-sharp, unique sound that you will never want to miss again.
