iFi's ZEN DAC is BIG on beginner-bang-for-buck

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Camera: Olaf von Voss | Editor: John Darko | Motion GFX: John Darko | Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan

0:00 Intro + context
3:09 Hello Zen
5:54 Power to the headphone people
8:08 DACsolute beginners
10:44 But is it 'best' though?

**I've goofed in this video. Sony did not develop the Pentaconn connector:

iFi ZEN DAC:

Topping D10s:

GATO AMP-150:

Wilson TuneTot:

Sennheiser x Drop HD6XX:

AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt:

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Love the way you don’t take for granted everyone knows how DACs and stuff works. Good stuff man

dougg

Was having constant issues with Windows not recognizing Zen DAC via USB and gave up on it for months. Finally revisited and discovered issue was the non iFi power supply that I was using for the DAC. Disconnected power supply and issue instantly disappeared. Skipping the power supply now on DAC and just power it via USB. Glad to have combo back. Using with HD560s and very satisfied. Also nice to free up a power socket.

laowai

I have been a music lover for a bit and I am now in a position to start taking home audio seriously. You are a godsend John, you cut right through the bull crap and give us the information we need to make informed purchases. Thanks mate! Also, the two albums you mentioned are in my last 6 listened… spooky!

spankatron

Thank you for the review. Have been eyeing this DAC for sometime.

abbasahmad

Thanks John! These videos are perfect for those of us new to the 2-channel world. Looking forward to the next two reviews!

andrewgorenc

Nice Video John!
Got the V2 a few days ago and i think it would be worth a little comparison.
Keep up the good work and greetings from germany.

SombreroClown

I've been in the audiophile game since about 1992. I'm in the metro area that's home to some great audio manufacturers such as Audio Research, Bel Canto, Magnepan, Audio by Van Alstine and Atma-Sphere to name a few. For a time in college was one of the workers who assembled Wadia DAC boards. I guess it's a long winded way of saying that even though I've been lucky to have a lot of experience with some higher end gear as well as some on the manufacturing side, I still enjoy your videos. To me, they remind me of the level of explanation and words my audiophile and audiophile curious friends and I use when talking about audio gear and how our music sound on various gear to us. Keep up the format, quality of production and including electronic music in the mix! From Minnesota, a big thank you!

r

the music of your videos is always awesome. Thank you!

LePetitGrande

Great review! I have had my Zen round 6 months, great sounding !!

ksump

There are quality products out there at every price point. Thank you for the video!

Big-J-

Excellent video John, I currently use an iFI Hip Dac for use on the go and this is the desktop version of that, sharing many of the same features. The Hip dac is excellent in my opinion, so looking forward to trying this. It also has the most elegant connection for an iPhone out of all portable dacs, for anyone frustrated with the double cable problem.

danielheffernan

Glad the comments are back on. Lovely camera work as always.

speakersr-lyefaudio

This video series is exactly what i needed. I'm excited for the other two vids

lobstertho

I have always loved these reviews. This one is no exceptions as you explain things objectively and clearly. Such is appreciated. Thank you man.

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