[starence]

In case anyone is wondering, this DAC works well on just USB power.

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

In case anyone is wondering, this DAC works well on just USB power.

Yes, it does indeed!

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

What's in the box? And by box, we're not talking packaging. What's inside that Space Blue chassy that makes the ZEN DAC Signature a cut above? Just a reminder that the ZEN DAC Signature is a pure DAC! Its simplified circuitry provides the opportunity to upgrade the signal path and critical components. Boutique parts and top-notch components such as Panasonic OS-CONs and Elna Silmic II capacitors. And a stunning black military-grade PCB board to boot.​

 

[kuehkueh]

How does the zen signature stack compares against the idsd signature/diablo?

Will other headphone/iem (eg. Focal clear, andromeda) work well with the new zen signature stack?

Thank you!!!!!!!!

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

How does the zen signature stack compares against the idsd signature/diablo?

Will other headphone/iem (eg. Focal clear, andromeda) work well with the new zen signature stack?

Thank you!!!!!!!!

We see the Micro iDSD and the Diablo both as step-ups in our lineup in different ways. They're intended for portability, flexibility, and power!

The Zen Signature stack is a desktop tailored set-up and some of the best bang for the buck that we offer!

The Zen stack works well with everything else in general even though you won't get full functionality (you can still use it though and see what you think!) from the 6xx button!

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

The iFi 4.4mm > XLR cable is finally here. Created to give you maximum quality balanced signal transfer and minimum interference.

https://ifi-audio.com/products/4-4mm-to-xlr-cable/​

 

[Bazaar]

SRP?

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

SRP?

€119 (incl VAT of 20%) or US$99 (ex-tax)!

 

[emilsoft]

€119 (incl VAT of 20%) or US$99 (ex-tax)!

Are you able to provide a better value cable? This cost for a cable is almost the same price as the Zen Can!! It would be appropriate to provide a cable priced in proportion for your product (we don't need silver, as you are not using silver for the inner wiring of the Zen Can, good quality copper is plenty enough), if you are not bundling as part of the package (you used provide all cables needed with the ican se and other products, not sure why the change now)

 

[iFi audio]

(we don't need silver, as you are not using silver for the inner wiring of the Zen Can, good quality copper is plenty enough)

Many enthusiasts fancy silver conductors

Are you able to provide a better value cable?

This remains to be seen. If we can, we will, but we have no news on the subject at this time.

 

[Lalerfy]

Are you able to provide a better value cable? This cost for a cable is almost the same price as the Zen Can!! It would be appropriate to provide a cable priced in proportion for your product (we don't need silver, as you are not using silver for the inner wiring of the Zen Can, good quality copper is plenty enough), if you are not bundling as part of the package (you used provide all cables needed with the ican se and other products, not sure why the change now)

@emilsoft This is $32

►https://Amazon.com/dp/B07WSRRN1X

 

[emilsoft]

@emilsoft This is $32

►https://Amazon.com/dp/B07WSRRN1X

I'm just trying to make sense of what ifi is aiming for - a cable to be used by their product which costs almost the same as the Zen Can? The Zen Cans are priced competitively but the cables don't make sense... I would pay 120 squids for a cable if the amp is 2000 squid... actually probably even then I wouldn't splash out so much. I just can't make sense of it.. I've been giving ifi a hard time lately also with their ifi Diablo pricing - i've been disappointed as I know the ifi of old, giving us great deals that trade punches with more expensive gear. I have their ican se, ican nano, iphono 2, nano idsd black - all those I got at reasonable prices and I find them competitive for when I got them few years back - they all came with plenty of cables covering all use cases out of the box.. the only one I had to buy was their otg usb cable for the nano, which wasn't silver plated and only cost about 10 squid.

 

[iFi audio]

I'm just trying to make sense of what ifi is aiming for

I believe our goal was to make the best cable we could make for the product, just as it was the case with our USB cables

Still, I understand your point of view and I'll ask internally whether we might have something more affordable.

 

[kuehkueh]

We see the Micro iDSD and the Diablo both as step-ups in our lineup in different ways. They're intended for portability, flexibility, and power!

The Zen Signature stack is a desktop tailored set-up and some of the best bang for the buck that we offer!

The Zen stack works well with everything else in general even though you won't get full functionality (you can still use it though and see what you think!) from the 6xx button!

Thank you Seb. I'm enjoying the stack.

 

[McCol]

My review of the Signature combo - I love it.

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/ifi-audio-zen-signature-set-dac-amp.25006/