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ZEN CAN 3 User Manual_Ver1.0
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User Manual
Thank you for purchasing the CAN 3 from the ZEN series.
The ZEN CAN 3 is a balanced
audio
amplifier.
Supercharge your premium headphones with the ZEN CAN 3, offering a max. 2,000mW headphone
output power and supporting future-proof, next-gen xMEMS solid-state micro-speaker technology. Say
goodbye to feeling underpowered and embrace every detail with clarity. Additionally, it offers five EQ
modes, including the renowned XBass for deep, chest-thumping bass, XSpace for an expansive sound
field, a new Game mode to amplify subtle sounds for detecting approaching enemies, and a new
Movie mode that enhances dialogue clarity. Its pure analogue circuitry and Class A amplifier guarantee
a rich and warm analogue sound. The ZEN CAN 3 is the perfect companion for your desktop head-fi
system.
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  • Page 1 ZEN CAN 3 User Manual_Ver1.0 插 ⼊ 接 User Manual Thank you for purchasing the CAN 3 from the ZEN series. The ZEN CAN 3 is a balanced audio amplifier. Supercharge your premium headphones with the ZEN CAN 3, offering a max. 2,000mW headphone output power and supporting future-proof, next-gen xMEMS solid-state micro-speaker technology.
  • Page 2 • Features 4.4mm Balanced and 6.35mm Single-Ended headphone outputs, delivering up to 2,000mW of power for compatibility with a wide range of headphones and earphones • Supports xMEMS micro-speaker technology, ensuring compatibility with future earphone models. • Tailor your sound with five EQ modes: XBass+: Restores lost bass for accurate low frequency reproduction XSpace: Enhances the audio by creating a spacious sound field XBass+ and XSpace: Combines bass and spatial enhancement for immersive sound...
  • Page 3: Power Switch

    2. Input channel selection 3. Gain selection: 0dB/6dB/12dB/18dB 4. Analogue volume control 5. Single-Ended 6.35mm output 6. Balanced 4.4mm and xMEMS analogue output 7. EQ Mode selection and xMEMS mode I) A short press on the function corresponding to the button will cycle as follows: II) xMEMS Mode 8.
  • Page 4 Tip: With a new pair of iEMs/Headphones, ALWAYS start with the volume no higher than 9 o' clock and with the Gain selection (item 3) set to '0dB'. Warning: Start off with a low gain setting to reduce risk of damage to your headphones or your hearing. AMR/iFi audio is not responsible for any hearing or equipment damage from misuse.
  • Page 5 7. EQ Mode selection and xMEMS mode I) A short press on the function corresponding to the button will cycle as follows: Off > XBass+* > XSpace* > XBass+ + XSpace > Game > Movie (short press) (long press ≥ 2s) xMEMS *XBass+ was uniquely designed to extend bass response to suit different headphones.
  • Page 6 This port is disabled, (with no audio output) when the device is in xMEMS mode, and being used with xMEMS headphones Tip: To use this balanced output with a single ended connection, please use the iFi 3.5mm to 4.4mm adapter (This adapter does not convert a single ended connector into a balanced one –...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    12. DC 5V Power supply connection The ZEN CAN 3 is powered by a 5V supply only. Please connect the ZEN CAN 3 to the enclosed power supply. Tip: For best performance upgrade the enclosed power supply to a super-low noise power adapter such as iPower2 5V or iPower X 5V. SPECIFICATIONS Analogue Input: Balanced 4.4mm...
  • Page 8 DNR: ≥119dB(A) THD + N: 0.006% (0dB 200kΩ load) Headphone Output Section Headphone Outputs: Balanced 4.4mm Single-Ended 6.35mm Headphone Output power: Balanced (Max.) >15.1V/385mW (@ 600Ω) >6.2V/1,200mW (@ 32Ω) Single-Ended (Max.) >7.6V/98mW (@ 600Ω) >7.2V/1,600mW (@ 32Ω) Balanced (RMS) >11.5V/2000mW (@ 64Ω) Single-Ended (RMS) >7.2V/1,600mW (@ 32Ω) xMEMS...
  • Page 9 Balanced <0.006% (@ 360 mW/2.4V 16Ω) Single-Ended <0.006% (@ 100mW/1.27V 16Ω) Gain: 0dB, 6dB, 12dB and 18dB Frequency Response: 10Hz-200kHz (-3dB) Power supply requirement: DC 5V/Max. 2.5A (centre +ve) Power consumption: No Signal Max Signal ~13W Dimensions: 158 x 117 x 35 mm (6.2" x 4.6" x 1.4") Net Weight: 495 g (1.09 lbs) Limited Warranty:...

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