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#4 in DAC/Amp Combos

iFi Zen DAC V2

Name: iFi Zen DAC V2
Brand: iFi Audio
Rating: 8.7 (1 reviews)

iFi Audio

$169.00 – $199.00

MQA-capable USB DAC/amp with a Burr-Brown chip, balanced 4.4mm output, and TrueBass enhancement. Bus-powered via USB with PowerMatch gain switching for different headphone impedances.

8.7

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.6

User Sentiment

8.7

Value Score

8.6

Complaint Risk

9.3

Freshness

8.5

Community

9.0

Availability

9.4

Pros

USB bus-powered convenience
Balanced 4.4mm output
TrueBass enhancement feature

Cons

USB input only
Power limited for demanding headphones

Don't buy this if…

Being USB bus-powered limits the maximum output power so planar magnetic headphones may not reach their full potential.

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iFi Zen DAC V2

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