[iFi audio]

My problem is if sampling rate of USB is higher than 192Khz, the coaxial output will downsampling or muted? Thanks.

Audio streams above 192kHz should be downsampled and not muted, but let me double-check!

 

[MalinYamato]

A typo on my end that's now fixed, there's no ZEN CAN V2



If you mean ZEN CAN Signature not tailored for any specific cans, there's no info about such a product at this time, but thanks for asking



ZEN One Signature is closer to ZEN DAC Signature V2 than any other product, but with redesigned PCB layout and additional inputs including wireless. The origin of both these platforms is similar in the sense that they're both fully balanced designs.

So this DAC is ZEN DAC Signature V2 + BT + SPDIF in?
Please confirm.

 

[iFi audio]

So this DAC is ZEN DAC Signature V2 + BT + SPDIF in?

Yes, ZEN One Signature is a device along these lines.

 

[Condocondor]

I suppose I'm a specs junky. And specs certainly aren't everything. But, I'd have loved to see a S/N ratio better than -105dB.....or is that in Bluetooth output?

 

[al2813]

I now have in my possession both the IFI ZEN DAC Signature V2 and the the ZEN One SIgnature.
In my system (I have a very specific setup and use a custom-made LPS to feed both DACs), they do not sound the same (over USB), I like more the Zen One and may end up returning the V2. Having said that, I can see other people liking more the V2 - it has a slightly cleaner sound signature, but the Zen One is warmer.

I am still keeping both and testing a bit more before making up my mind.

 

[Nimos]

Received mine today ! More pics and initial impressions to follow...

 

[MalinYamato]

I have the Zen Can signature v2 HFM which I love, and hesitate between this one and topping E50.

 

[OCC7N]

I would love to see an analysis of how this differs compared to the Zen Signature V2 which I just bought.
Initial take is that the pre amp part is out so that partially explains hwo they could add the additional inputs and increase the price by just 50 EUR. Looking closer they have also removed the ipurifier from the USB input - for the rest components seem to be identical.

I was debating if to return the V2 and take this one as I do need COAX input, but the USB clean up is an element I could miss in the new DAC. I also don't like the addition of Bluetooth, but I guess I am not the majority of users.......

How is the zen dac signature v2 compared to zen and sig v1?

Do you like it?

 

[al2813]

How is the zen dac signature v2 compared to zen and sig v1?

Do you like it?

Never had them so cannot really answer. Another caveat is that I am using a custom LPS which is a serious game changer compared to how these DACs sound out of the box.

 

[OCC7N]

Never had them so cannot really answer. Another caveat is that I am using a custom LPS which is a serious game changer compared to how these DACs sound out of the box.

Thanks for reply. Can you please explain what LPS is and how you use it.

You do have the Signature V2 right?

 

[iFi audio]

I now have in my possession both the IFI ZEN DAC Signature V2 and the the ZEN One SIgnature.
In my system (I have a very specific setup and use a custom-made LPS to feed both DACs), they do not sound the same (over USB), I like more the Zen One and may end up returning the V2. Having said that, I can see other people liking more the V2 - it has a slightly cleaner sound signature, but the Zen One is warmer.

I am still keeping both and testing a bit more before making up my mind.

That's very interesting, thanks! Have you by any chance tried ZEN One Signature as a wireless product against ZEN DAC Signature V2?

 

[Nimos]

A few unboxing pictures. As you can see the usb cable is really short !

 

[Nimos]

I am planning to use it as part of my hifi system. It's going to accept input from a rega apollo r via spdif and output to a NAD C316BEE amplifier. I am also thinking a adding a streamer sometime in the future. It's currently replacing the Nuforce Icon HDP. Initial impressions compared to the Icon, is that it's definetely less harsh, better seperation and depth, furthermore I feel that high and low frequencies are more "present" with a bit added detail.
A couple of things that I noticed are :
1) The input selector button get's stuck on my unit. By that I mean, I press the button and it stays pressed, without returning to the default position.
2) For some reason, I have to press the power button twice, in order to power on the dac...

 

[al2813]

That's very interesting, thanks! Have you by any chance tried ZEN One Signature as a wireless product against ZEN DAC Signature V2?

Nope I do not use wireless streaming as a principal.

 

[al2813]

Thanks for reply. Can you please explain what LPS is and how you use it.

You do have the Signature V2 right?

It's 5v linear power supply made by a friend using high quality components. He does not want any publicity, so leave it there.