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๐Ÿ”Š Enhancing Audio Quality: Introducing IFi Desktop Digital Converter Outputs Review

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Description of ๐Ÿ”Š Enhancing Audio Quality: Introducing IFi Desktop Digital Converter Outputs

โœ… UPGRADE YOUR SYSTEM - With this state-of-the-art compact Digital Analogue Converter for home audio, office, or desktop use, you will hear a difference and clarity in your audio system whether you use speakers or headphones. โœ… EASY CONNECTIVITY - Connect via USB3.0 (USB2.0 compatible) input from your USB source such as a computer or Digital Audio Player (DAP). Output to headphones, active speakers, or amplifier with 6.3mm Unbalanced / 4.4mm Balanced / RCA connections. โœ… HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO - Hear familiar songs in a whole new light with rich detail and warm natural tones created by the Burr Brown True Native digital to analogue converter which can process any hi-res audio format up to PCM 384kHz/24 bit, DSD256, DXD 384kHz, and decodes MQA all without additional conversion so you can listen exactly as the artist intended. โœ… TECH PACKED - With technology like: Variable analogue volume control, PowerMatch adjustment for iEMs/On & Over Ears, and TrueBass to add bass to iEMs and a new and improve low jitter clock with >20dB improved performance, you can listen to your music with smoother, cleaner, playback. โœ… NOTE โœ… - Due to the analogue volume control used there may be a slight channel imbalance under 9 o'clock on the volume dial. This is not a fault with the product. We advise to listen to your music between 11 & 1 o'clock for the best sound quality.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

I appeal to non-music lovers who just want something good.

I won't talk to amateur music lovers like me because we all know everything about Zen DAC. So if you're talking to those who want to improve their sound and not worry, zen dac excels. I have devices that can do many things better, from a measurement level that can only be heard through extremely high-quality headphones with the best files. But for the price I'm amazed. Performance aside, I like the volume control. Analogous and wonderful. Yes, you'll get some channel imbalance at the lowestโ€ฆ

Pros
  • โœ… TECHNOLOGICAL PACKAGING. With technologies like variable analog volume control, PowerMatch adjustment for iEM/earbuds and headphones, TrueBass technology for adding bass to iEM headphones, and a new and improved low-jitter clock with improved >20dB performance, you can create music with smoother, clearer playback.
Cons
  • No Instructions

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Great for music but causes some annoying problems

I have a MacBook Pro with a nice set of AudioEngine A5 speakers. I was hoping to improve the audio quality by using the iFi Zen DAC V2 as the main audio output. While it sounded great when playing music, it caused some annoying issues: 1) When using this DAC, it's not possible to adjust the system volume from the keyboard. The volume keys on the keyboard don't work, the volume control on my Logitech keyboard doesn't work, and the volume control in the menu bar doesn't work either. All volumeโ€ฆ

Pros
  • โœ… HIGH DEFINITION SOUND. Hear familiar songs in a whole new light with rich detail and warm, natural tones produced by the Burr Brown True Native DAC, capable of handling any high-resolution audio format. up to PCM 384kHz/24bit, DSD256, DXD 384kHz and decodes MQA without additional conversion, so you can hear exactly as the artist intended.
Cons
  • Not bad, but...

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Amazing DAC/amp combo for the price.

This is a fairly unusual DAC/amplifier at this price point. TL; For me, DR is superior to many competitors in the same price range in terms of sound quality. However, this is not for everyone. Gamers will regret the lack of microphone support on other DACs/amplifiers. That's understandable, and there are other products that might suit your needs a little better (OR buy a separate microphone, plug it directly into your motherboard, and use that device to control your headphones). for me it'sโ€ฆ

Pros
  • โœ… NOTE โœ… - Due to the use of the analog volume control, there may be a slight channel imbalance below 9 o'clock on the volume bar. This is not a product defect. We recommend listening to music between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm for the best sound quality.
Cons
  • Damaged