For those who crave more from their headphones

This all-analogue amplifier delivers 2,000mW of power, supports xMEMS drivers, and offers five EQ modes – including presets that electrify gaming and movie marathons. 

Incredible Power. Uncompromising Clarity.

In today's busy, fast-paced, and noisy world, we recognize the transformative power of music. Our new headphone amplifier, with its sleek design and unparalleled performance, immerses you in a world of pure harmony. Rediscover your music and experience true purity with the ZEN CAN 3

Crisp Footsteps. Clear Voices.

Struggling to hear what characters are saying in thrilling scenes? Movie mode enhances speech clarity in streamed content, immersing you in the story without distractions. For gamers, Game mode sharpens subtle audio cues, like footsteps and distant sounds, giving you a competitive edge by making every detail distinct and easy to pinpoint.

Superior Components. Class-A Sound.

The ZEN CAN 3 features trickle-down Class A discrete balanced circuitry from our flagship headphone amplifier, built with premium components from Panasonic, TDK, Texas Instruments and muRata. Upgrade its performance with the ultra-quiet SilentPower iPower2, delivering clarity with noise levels over 10 times quieter than standard audiophile power solutions.

Prodigious Power.

The ZEN CAN 3 has an outstanding 2,000mW of output power, transforming your headphone listening experience with unparalleled clarity, headroom, and precision. Its powerful amplification handles dynamic peaks effortlessly, ensuring your music is not just loud but vivid and immersive, capturing every detail and stirring your emotions. Whether its planar magnetic headphones requiring more power to drive accurately, or high-impedance models that need ample current delivery, the ZEN CAN 3 rises to the challenge.

DSP-Free Purity...

Unlike DSP-based products, the ZEN CAN 3 uses pure analogue circuitry, preserving sound integrity with minimal distortion and natural frequency adjustments.
XBass+ enhances bass impact while maintaining midrange clarity, ideal for IEMs and open-back headphones. XSpace expands the soundstage, delivering a speaker-like, immersive audio experience.

Product Highlights

• 2,000mW all-analogue headphone amplifier with xMEMS support
  
• Five EQ modes including Game and Movie presets
  
• Pure analogue design—no DSP, just natural tone
  
• XBass+ and XSpace for bass boost and wider soundstage
  
• Discrete Class A balanced circuitry with premium components
  
• Optional SilentPower iPower2 upgrade for ultra-low noise
  
• Balanced 4.4mm and SE 6.35mm outputs
  
• THD+N <0.006%, DNR ≥119dB
  
• Compact 495g aluminium build with full accessory kit

Specs

• Analogue inputs
  
  • SE RCA L/R: 2.0V nominal @ 0dBFS, 1MΩ input impedance
    
  • SE 3.5mm: 1.0V nominal @ 0dBFS, 1MΩ input impedance
    
  • BAL 4.4mm: 4.0V nominal @ 0dBFS, 24kΩ input impedance
    
• Dimensions: 158 × 117 × 35mm (6.2 × 4.6 × 1.4”)
  
• Dynamic range (DNR)
  
  • Line section: ≥119dB(A)
    
  • Headphone section:
    
    • BAL 4.4mm: ≥119dB(A) @ 0dBFS
      
    • SE 6.35mm: ≥119dB(A) @ 0dBFS
      
• Frequency response: 10Hz–200kHz (−3dB)
  
• Gain: 0dB, 6dB, 12dB, 18dB
  
• Headphone output (max)
  
  • BAL 4.4mm: >15.1V / 385mW (@ 600Ω), >6.2V / 1,200mW (@ 32Ω)
    
  • SE 6.35mm: >7.6V / 98mW (@ 600Ω), >7.2V / 1,600mW (@ 32Ω)
    
• Headphone output (RMS)
  
  • BAL 4.4mm: >11.5V / 2,000mW (@ 64Ω)
    
  • SE 6.35mm: >7.2V / 1,600mW (@ 32Ω)
    
• Input voltage
  
  • DC: 5V / 2.5A
    
  • AC: 100–240V, 50/60Hz
    
• Maximum input level
  
  • SE RCA: 3.8V RMS
    
  • SE 3.5mm: 1.92V RMS
    
  • BAL 4.4mm: 7.4V RMS
    
• Net weight: 495g (1.09 lbs)
  
• Output impedance
  
  • Line section: <200Ω
  • Headphone section:
    
    • BAL 4.4mm: <2Ω
      
    • SE 6.35mm: <1Ω
      
• Power consumption
  
  • No signal: ~5W
    
  • Max signal: ~13W
    
• Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
  
  • Line section: ≥125dB (7.3V 4.4mm Input 0dB @ 200kΩ)
    
  • Headphone section:
    
    • BAL 4.4mm: ≥125dB (7.3V 4.4mm Input 0dB @ 600Ω)
      
    • SE 6.35mm: ≥122dB (1.9V Input 0dB @ 600Ω)
      
• Total harmonic distortion + noise (THD+N)
  
  • Line section: 0.006% (0dB 200kΩ load)
    
  • Headphone section:
    
    • BAL 4.4mm: <0.006% (@ 360mW / 2.4V 16Ω)
      
    • SE 6.35mm: <0.006% (@ 100mW / 1.27V 16Ω)

What's in the Box

• 1x Zen CAN 3
• 1x RCA Cable
• 1x Power Adapter
• 1x 3.5 to 6.35mm Adapter
• 1x Quick Start Guide