[Miru]

I agree wholeheartedly! Why would you not charge $5-$10 more and include the darn power supply?!

Yeah I really would have liked a power supply added to it too. The one they recommended to pair with it is the Ifi iPower and that's about 50 usd...

 

[Gazny]

Is this amp class a? I read somewhere

All iFi products boast Class A analogue circuitry with no DSP and the signal stays ‘Bit Perfect’ throughout.

Wondering if this one also follows that design choice.

 

[qsk78]

They commented on FB that yes, you can use both, usb port and alternatively a 5v third party power supply. So, you can operate the DAC from the box via usb power.
"It can run on 5 volts or USB. The 5 volts supply will over-ride the USB when both are connected. There is an indicator light to tell you which its running on."

My question is: how the ZEN DAC performs in comparison with xDSD (in DAC mode)? Has anyone tried to compare?

 

[Fawzay]

i wonder if ifi zen dac is on par or better than topping d50s otherwise, looking forward to topping d90

 

[KaiserTK]

Just wanted to point out they do include a stock 5V power supply. You can upgrade to an iFi iPower/X or LPS, but for an entry level device I wouldn’t recommend it.

 

[Baten]

Is this amp class a? I read somewhere Wondering if this one also follows that design choice.

That statement seems dated. Not all their products have no-dsp/bitperfect mode, not all their products are class-A.

 

[dcime]

If possible a general review of the new Zen DAC would be greatly appreciated. Indeed the xDSD is more mid-high end whilst the Zen is entry. Love to hear more about it from any early adopters please. ty

 

[dcime]

Just wanted to point out they do include a stock 5V power supply. You can upgrade to an iFi iPower/X or LPS, but for an entry level device I wouldn’t recommend it.

Wait, the ZEN DAC does come with the 5v power supply brick?

 

[qsk78]

Indeed the xDSD is more mid-high end whilst the Zen is entry.

I hope they are not that different in DAC section, at least. xDSD has more features like bluetooth, optical/coaxial inputs.
Yes, let's wait for the first reviews and comparison.

 

[lambdastorm]

Just wanted to point out they do include a stock 5V power supply. You can upgrade to an iFi iPower/X or LPS, but for an entry level device I wouldn’t recommend it.

It’s probably an error on their website. When I asked my local dealer he said only zen blue comes with a power supply, that and I never got one with my zen dac.

 

[qsk78]

I have pre-ordered mine in one of UK shops. Will be shipped within a week.

 

[starence]

Official product page is up.

https://ifi-audio.com/products/zen-dac/

 

[TooPoorForHiFi]

It’s probably an error on their website. When I asked my local dealer he said only zen blue comes with a power supply, that and I never got one with my zen dac.

Do you have the option to set / choose 24bit or 16 bit?

 

[starence]

Just wanted to point out they do include a stock 5V power supply. You can upgrade to an iFi iPower/X or LPS, but for an entry level device I wouldn’t recommend it.

It’s probably an error on their website. When I asked my local dealer he said only zen blue comes with a power supply, that and I never got one with my zen dac.

The manual is incorrect. My Zen DAC was just delivered, no power supply included. It does come with short USB and RCA cables though.

 

[KaiserTK]

Huh, iFi is usually pretty good about including a bunch of accessories with their products so this surprises me.
Maybe their smps manufacture didn’t deliver on schedule.