iFi Audio ZEN One Signature: The One you need for your desk-fi audio setup
Take the ultra-popular ZEN DAC V2's DAC, add a host of inputs like S/PDIF and USB, then throw in hi-res Bluetooth support, and you get the ZEN One Signature DAC.
The ZEN One Signature is the first-ever ZEN DAC to support PCM, DSD, MQA, and Bluetooth at the best transmission rates. With its powerful XMOS 16x processor and robust build, the ZEN One Signature is the last DAC you'll ever need.
What's In The Box?
Everything you need is included with the iFi Audio ZEN One Signature:
- iFi ZEN One Signature DAC
- Antenna
- Power Cable
- USB-A to USB-C Cable
- RCA Cables
Listen to music at the highest resolutions
The iFi Audio ZEN One Signature covers all the bases.
Enjoy your favorite music at the highest transmission rates - up to PCM384, DSD256, MQA384kHz, and Bluetooth at 96kHz.
The Qualcomm QCC5100 chip and XMOS 16x processor in the ZEN One Signature enable hi-res Bluetooth streams up to 96kHz and full MQA decoding.
The fully balanced 4.4mm output ensures low-noise and balanced sound.
The iFi Audio ZEN One Signature has everything you need to listen to your favorite music at the best resolutions possible.
All the outputs you'll ever need - iFi ZEN One Signature
Connecting the ZEN One Signature to your preferred amplifier, pre-amplifier, headphone amplifier, or speakers is a breeze.
You get a 4.4mm balanced out alongside RCA outputs. There's also a S/PDIF input/output port, Optical Input, and USB.
The ZEN One Signature's balanced circuit design ensures low-noise and high-resolution sound - no matter the input/output device.
Enjoy high-resolution playback through both wired and wireless
The ZEN One Signature delivers hi-res sound everywhere, everytime.
You get support for 32-bit/384kHz PCM and native DSD. Full MQA decoding up to 384kHz and support for 24-bit/192kHz via Coaxial S/PDIF.
Enjoy your music at their best with the ZEN One Signature.
Premium components for premium sound
The iFi ZEN One Signature is crafted using the best components for the best sound reproduction.
Populating the ZEN One Signature's black PCB is the XMOS 16-core processor rated for up to 2000 MIPS, with high-quality capacitors from Panasonic, Taiyo Yuden, TDK, and Texas Instruments.
The high-quality components found in the ZEN One Signature guarantee low noise, consistent frequencies, and high dynamic range for a clean HD sound.
Fully-balanced Circuits
The iFi ZEN One Signature is built with a full-balanced circuit design for reduced noise and crosstalk performance.
The improved noise and crosstalk performance translate to cleaner, clearer sound. You'll hear more detail and nuances in your music, thanks to the low noise floor.
Panasonic OS-CON Capacitors
Panasonic OS-CON capacitors deliver low ESR levels, which results in great noise rejection and consistent frequency performance.
The iFi ZEN One Signature uses Panasonic OS-CON capacitors to ensure clean, high-resolution sound.
TDK Capacitors
The ZEN One Signature utilizes TDK's C0G capacitors. These capacitors offer low transmission noise and efficient performance.
The C0G's ultra-stable performance gives the ZEN One Signature astonishingly low distortion ensuring you hear your music the way the artist intended.
High Resolution Bluetooth
The iFi Audio ZEN One Signature features Qualcomm's QCC5100 Bluetooth chip.
The Qualcomm QCC5100 enables high-definition Bluetooth playback with support for aptX Adaptive/HD/Regular/LL, Sony LDAC, HWA LHDC, and other high-resolution Bluetooth codecs.
New codecs are available through future over-the-air updates.
ZEN One Signature Technical Specifications
Power
DC 5V (centre pin ve)
Formats
PCM: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz
DSD: 2.8/3.1/5.6/6.1/11.3/12.3MHz
DXD: 352.8/384kHz
MQA: Decoder
Bluetooth: 96kHz
Chipset
Bit-Perfect: DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown
Qualcomm: QCC 5100 Series
Analogue outputs
Coaxial, Audio RCA L/R
4.4 Balanced Lineout
Frequency Response
5Hz - 80kHz ±3dB
Outputs
4V / 2V max. (BAL/UnBAL)
Output Impedance
≤72Ω/36Ω (BAL/UnBAL)
SNR
-105dB(A) @ 0dBFS (BAL/UnBAL)
THD N
<0.002% @ 0dBFS (BAL/UnBAL)
Power consumption
No Signal ~0.7W/Max Signal ~1W
Dimensions
158 x 100 x 35 mm (6.2" x 3.9" x 1.4")
Net weight
485g (1.1 lbs)
ZEN One Signature User Manual