This is the official thread for the Zen One Signature
This thread is for discussion and reviews.
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Point1: USB3.0 Type B, S/PDIF (coaxial, TOSLINK optical)
Bluetooth 5.1 Inputs - Point2: Coaxial, RCA and 4.4mm balanced Lineouts
Thanks, guys!
Looking good,thanks.
Looks like it’s going for $350
IFI Zen ONE https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MM38SPM/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_5YY3CMPM993RBS1VPRPB
MajorHiFi has a review on this… guy has s love n hardon for all that is iFi so its got a glowing review full of praise and accolades.
Sad to see fixed/variable output dropped for this version.
Thanks for posting up about it!
Are there any reviews out yet? Is there any alternative dac in the same price range or cheaper with similar specs (inputs/ balanced outputs) Looking for an upgrade of my topping e30/l30 stack using the sundara and sennheiser hd660s. Ifi zen dac v2 looks very nice but thinking about zen one signature/zen can combo (more power, bluetooth)
Think that would be more of a side grade than a real upgrade
Maybe something like an Asgard 3 could be an upgrade if you have cans that need more juice or the l30 is a bit to lifeless for your taste
Likewise the zen DAC would also be more of a signature change than a real upgrade, some might call an e50 or Modius an upgrade others might say a real upgrade can only be had in the 500-700 bucks range
All in all i would recommend into looking what you might want to change and than spend your money in a smart way so HP, amp than DAC , instead of Sidegrades
I agree with DB… the Zen is a side grade.
whats your budget, where do you live and what music genres do you listen to the most?
I would like to keep it under 400-500 dollars. I’m in europe so shiit stuff is hard get. Didnt realize the zen can has less power than the topping. Bit having bluetooth for convience would be nice. I thought Xbass for my sundara and xspace for the sennheiser. I listen to various genres rock pop electronic hiphop classical soundtracks experimental etc
Maybe try a hybrid tube amp? Something like the little dot mk 2 could be a nice fit for your Sennheisers and you could also use it as a preamp for the l30 to get it more warmth
Just remembered the xduoo Mt 602 should also be useful and both could be had for a bit over 100€ and you’ll see if you like a bit more warmth and smoothness in your chain ?
The thing is that I’d rather add some warmth to my sundaras and that was why I was thinking about changing to a class a solid state amp. but using tubes as preamp is a good idea for future