iFi Audio ZEN Signature Set HFM

The 'ZEN Signature Set HFM' comprises both the ZEN DAC Signature V2, the enhanced version of our original ZEN DAC Signature, and the new ZEN CAN Signature HFM .

The ZEN CAN Signature HFM has a unique equalization curve that brings out the best of the already outstanding HIFIMAN headphone range.

This set includes a high performance 4.4mm Pentaconn cable to connect them together.

ZEN DAC Signature V2 is the enhanced version of our original ZEN DAC Signature, a pure DAC that benefits from true differential balanced circuit design. It has improved circuit components and short, direct signal paths for optimum signal purity.

It offers perfect PCM (up to 32-bit / 384 kHz), native DSD (up to DSD256) and DXD.


The use of the 16-core XMOS chip, instead of the original 8-core, means it is now a full MQA decoder instead of renderer.

It offers a pair of RCA jacks for a single-ended connection to an amplifier, plus a 4.4mm Pentaconn output.

The full benefit of the ZEN DAC Signature V2's balanced circuit design comes to light when connected to an amplifier or active speakers equipped with a balanced input.

This can be a 4.4mm Pentaconn input or stereo XLR inputs via a 4.4mm to XLR cable.

You can switch between 'variable' and 'fixed' outputs.

The ZEN CAN Signature HFM has a specialized and finely tuned equalization curve. Its custom ActivEQ configuration combines active and passive components to create a specific EQ curve to match the HIFIMAN flat headphones. ActivHQ can be turned off to take full advantage of all in-ear headphones and monitors.

The ZEN CAN Signature HFM also employs XSpace. This is an analog processing mode that compensates for the 'internal localization' effect that can occur when listening to tracks mixed with a pair of headphone speakers.

It features PowerMatch - four gains in six dB steps: 0dB, 6dB, 12dB and 18db.

The ZEN CAN Signature HFM features dual-mono balanced symmetrical circuitry. It delivers 1600 mW (7.2V) at 32 ohms from the single-ended output, with 15V+ available for loads of 600 ohms or more through the balanced output.

It houses RCA and single-ended 3.5 mm stereo inputs, plus a balanced 4.4 mm Pentaconn input. It has a 6.3 mm output for headphones that have a standard single-ended connector and a balanced 4.4 mm Pentaconn output for headphones that offer a balanced connection.

The 4.4mm to 4.4mm iFi cable employs heavy OFHC continuous-cast copper-silver matrix conductors with a total thickness of 14 AWG for the best signal transfer.

It is a perfect complement to ZEN Signature Set HFM, as this audiophile grade cable will provide you with the highest quality balanced signal transfer and minimal interference.

The cable construction is a custom helix design, minimized in both capacitance and inductance. It has intrinsic shielding provided by the minZ ™ helical construction. This shields the cable from RFI and EMI noise. and provides the cleanest possible transfer medium.

To further insulate the cable, we use a RoHS compliant super soft HD polymer (60P) with 1500 V AC spark resistance and excellent dielectric properties.