[davidmolliere]

Niiice! mind to share the pict of the 4.4 Bal IC ? thanks

I'll take pics but in the meantime : https://ifi-audio.com/products/4-4mm-to-4-4mm-cable/

They're not kidding about quality

 

[Deceneu808]

Just got my stack completed yesterday. Zen DAC going 4.4 in to Zen CAN for solid state and Zen DAC RCA out to Darkvoice tube and RCA back in to Zen CAN for Hybrid setup. Very satisfied with the power so far. I was a bit worried about my 600 ohm Beyers but it handles them just fine. Still a bit underpowered in terms of dynamics and brute force but I still keep my stereo amp around for those. The HD660s on the other hand never sounded better. Thank you iFi for the awesome affordable products. Can't wait to see what's next to release in 2021

 

[Azurik]

Does it make a difference if I connect both the DAC and CAN via a 5v power brick, compared to just the CAN and leave the DAC on usb only? Since i don't use the DACs amp section, there is no need to have it connected to power or am I wrong?

 

[ajm87]

I love my Ifi Zen Can Zen Dac Stack. its the best amp Dac combo i have ever owned.

 

[ultraman31]

I love my Ifi Zen Can Zen Dac Stack. its the best amp Dac combo i have ever owned.

Couldn’t agree more

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

Does it make a difference if I connect both the DAC and CAN via a 5v power brick, compared to just the CAN and leave the DAC on usb only? Since i don't use the DACs amp section, there is no need to have it connected to power or am I wrong?

You can absolutely leave the DAC on USB only, nothing you're doing wrong! Absolutely standard to have the DAC on USB only and the CAN to be powered by the 5v.

It's how I run my setup!

I love my Ifi Zen Can Zen Dac Stack. its the best amp Dac combo i have ever owned.

Couldn’t agree more

Thank you both for the kind words, glad you all are loving it!

 

[chaotic_angel]

hello @iFi audio shed us some light of the Red DIABLO will ya?

 

[davidmolliere]

hello @iFi audio shed us some light of the Red DIABLO will ya?

It will come you just have to suffer the teasers on their Instagram
I am sure highly interested as well!

 

[Coop]

Does it make a difference if I connect both the DAC and CAN via a 5v power brick, compared to just the CAN and leave the DAC on usb only? Since i don't use the DACs amp section, there is no need to have it connected to power or am I wrong?

The only reason to use external 5V on the DAC is to reduce power consumption from your source device. Like when you don't want to drain the battery of your phone or a DAP too much. If your source device is running off a wall outlet, you need not bother with external power for the DAC.

 

[Ichos]

PC isn't the most clean power source out there.
As such a good external power supply is the best option.

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

PC isn't the most clean power source out there.
As such a good external power supply is the best option.

A good rule of thumb to live by! We love providing the flexibility of USB power as well

 

[Jas Ramz]

@iFi audio

Can I feed my Zen Can with a power supply: OUTPUT 6.0V - 400mA?
What happens If I do?

 

[Bazaar]

Niiice! mind to share the pict of the 4.4 Bal IC ? thanks

Here it is on my Signature combo....

 

[chaotic_angel]

Here it is on my Signature combo....

looks sleek and tidy, the jack looks big?! or is it just the angle?

 

[Bazaar]

looks sleek and tidy, the jack looks big?! or is it just the angle?

It's pretty big, yes. Sturdy

Update: added a pic of the cable....for scale.