(The Simplest Desktop and Gaming Audio Solution) ifi Zen DAC 3 - DAC Discussions

[@bentobox3140]

Still rocking my v1 since pre-pandemic days. The cable is too damn short but it's been old reliable for almost 4 full years. Super portable and drives a HD600/MDRZ7 well.

[@TheVeganVicar]

Thank you for the review, Master!🎉

[@georgebogdangrigore3882]

Great review!Thank you!

[@arkl9458]

i have sound blaster g6 and ill buy hd660s2 it worth to upgrade to this dac? for better high bass?

[@MasterMarslander]

You'd get a very solid performance improvement across the board, more power, and definitely more bass with that Xbass button.

[@ezrahsenseii]

I got mine today, pairing it with the beyerdynamic dt 900 pro x. 😁

[@MasterMarslander]

@@ezrahsenseii nice!

[@Hugo-ou4ce]

Great review! Quick questiong what is the output impedance?

[@MasterMarslander]

@@Hugo-ou4ce Balanced 4.4mm ≤200Ω; Single-Ended RCA ≤100Ω

[@Hugo-ou4ce]

@@MasterMarslander I bought the IEM super mix 4 and they need an output impedance of less than 1 ohms, but I’m not sure what _< 100 ohms mean.

[@MasterMarslander]

@Hugo-ou4ce I've used a number of IEMs on them without any complaints. I don't know the Super Mix 4, so it's possible it is a lot more sensitive than what I have on hand, but it can definitely handle subtle power needs.

[@RaiOshynnCat]

These are starting to get interesting. I'm probably looking at it the wrong way but is it possible for something like this or the portable versions you've shown previously to work with a car stereo?

[@MasterMarslander]

Ah, that's an excellent question. I've never tried that myself. It should be noted though that wearing headphones while driving is very unadvisable, I think you may even get fined for it.

[@RaiOshynnCat]

@@MasterMarslander oh, yeah. I meant over the car stereo not headphones lol.

[@a2raya772]

is it worth upgrading over the Zen dac v2?

[@MasterMarslander]

@a2raya772 it's an improvement, but hard to say if it would be worth it if you already have the V2. If you don't already have the V2, I would personally jump for the 3.

[@a2raya772]

@@MasterMarslander I might just wait and get the Zen Can 3 only and pair it with zen dac 2