ifi Zen DAC V2 User manual

Zen DAC V2
Brand
ifi
Model
Zen DAC V2
Type
User manual

The iFi Zen DAC V2 is a versatile digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier that can elevate your audio experience to new heights. With its True Native architecture, it can decode a wide range of digital audio formats, including PCM, DSD, and MQA, ensuring bit-perfect reproduction of your music. The DAC section utilizes a high-performance Burr-Brown chip for exceptional audio clarity and detail. The headphone amplifier section delivers ample power to drive even demanding headphones with ease, providing a rich and immersive listening experience.

The iFi Zen DAC V2 is a versatile digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier that can elevate your audio experience to new heights. With its True Native architecture, it can decode a wide range of digital audio formats, including PCM, DSD, and MQA, ensuring bit-perfect reproduction of your music. The DAC section utilizes a high-performance Burr-Brown chip for exceptional audio clarity and detail. The headphone amplifier section delivers ample power to drive even demanding headphones with ease, providing a rich and immersive listening experience.

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product
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with
the iFi website.
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be
produced for authentication prior
to
any-warranty claim.
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warranty period
will
be charged
to
the
owner and
will
carry a
180-day warranty
on
parts and labour. The customer is responsible
for
shipping
the
unit
to
the iFi
distributor
in
the original packaging. This includes the payment
of
any shipping charges and related taxes.
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Easy
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Ste p 1
Access
the
web
site
support.1ft-audio.com
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After-Sales
Step
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Complete
name/system
details •
Dear
iFi
customer: Thank you
for
purchasing this
iFi
product.
Step
3
Provide
as
much
system information
as possible
Please
do
not
hesitate
to
contact
us
if
you have any questions surrounding
our
products/support.
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/support.ifi-audio.com/
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support
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with
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USB
type
A
male
port
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mobile
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Android*
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further
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FAQs
and
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Ticket System:
https:
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your
Android
is
USB
host
mode
compatible.
Note for Charging
( where
applicable)
1.
If
the
LED
is
BLUE
when
you
first
switch
ON
the
machine,
it
means
that
it
is
sufficiently
charged.
If
the
LED
is
RED,
please
turn
OFF
the
machine
and
charge
until
no
LED
is
lit.
2..
If
you
cannot
power
ON
or
if
there
is
no
LED
light,
please
insert
a
USB
cable
with
USB
power
3-5 times,
then
the
LED
should
be
BLUE.
It
should
stay
like
this
for
a
few
hours
(depending
upon
how
flat
the
battery
is).
If
not,
please
re-insert
the
USB
cable
(with
USB
power)
3-5
times
again, and once
the
LED
is
BLUE,
leave
for
at
least 6 hours.
3.
After
a
long
period
on
inactivity
(say 3-6
months),
please
fully
charge
the
machine
again. Ideally, repeat
this
process
once
every
3
months.
4.
If
you
encounter
any issues, please
contact
our
technical
support
department
at:
http:/
/support.ifi-audio.com/
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ifi Zen DAC V2 User manual

Zen DAC V2
Brand
ifi
Model
Zen DAC V2
Type
User manual

The iFi Zen DAC V2 is a versatile digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier that can elevate your audio experience to new heights. With its True Native architecture, it can decode a wide range of digital audio formats, including PCM, DSD, and MQA, ensuring bit-perfect reproduction of your music. The DAC section utilizes a high-performance Burr-Brown chip for exceptional audio clarity and detail. The headphone amplifier section delivers ample power to drive even demanding headphones with ease, providing a rich and immersive listening experience.

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