--- product_id: 311641170 title: "iFi ZEN DAC V2 - Desktop Digital Analog Converter With USB 3.0 B Input only/Outputs: 6.3mm Unbalanced / 4.4mm Balanced/RCA - MQA DECODER - Audio System Upgrade (Unit Only)" brand: "ifi" price: "208038 Ft" currency: HUF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "I Fi" url: https://www.desertcart.hu/products/311641170-ifi-zen-dac-v2-desktop-digital-analog-converter-with-usb store_origin: HU region: Hungary --- # Balanced 4.4mm & Unbalanced 6.3mm Outputs 384kHz/24bit Hi-Res Audio USB 3.0 B Input iFi ZEN DAC V2 - Desktop Digital Analog Converter With USB 3.0 B Input only/Outputs: 6.3mm Unbalanced / 4.4mm Balanced/RCA - MQA DECODER - Audio System Upgrade (Unit Only) **Brand:** ifi **Price:** 208038 Ft **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your audio game — hear every detail like never before! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** iFi ZEN DAC V2 - Desktop Digital Analog Converter With USB 3.0 B Input only/Outputs: 6.3mm Unbalanced / 4.4mm Balanced/RCA - MQA DECODER - Audio System Upgrade (Unit Only) by ifi - **How much does it cost?** 208038 Ft with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hu](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/311641170-ifi-zen-dac-v2-desktop-digital-analog-converter-with-usb) ## Best For - ifi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ifi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Sleek, Durable Design:** Military-grade aluminium chassis with smooth curves adds a premium, minimalist aesthetic to your desk or office space. - • **Audiophile-Grade Clarity:** Experience pristine sound with Burr Brown True Native DAC supporting PCM 384kHz/24bit, DSD256, DXD 384kHz, and native MQA decoding. - • **Versatile Output Options:** Switch effortlessly between headphones and speakers with balanced 4.4mm, unbalanced 6.3mm, and RCA outputs tailored for any setup. - • **Customizable Sound Control:** Fine-tune your listening with Variable Analogue Volume, PowerMatch for iEMs, and TrueBass for rich, immersive low-end impact. - • **Seamless USB 3.0 Connectivity:** Plug-and-play USB 3.0 B input ensures ultra-low latency and compatibility with all your digital sources, from PCs to DAPs. ## Overview The ZEN DAC V2 is a compact, high-performance desktop digital-to-analog converter featuring USB 3.0 input and multiple output options including balanced 4.4mm, unbalanced 6.3mm, and RCA. Powered by Burr Brown True Native DAC technology, it supports high-resolution audio formats up to PCM 384kHz/24bit, DSD256, DXD 384kHz, and native MQA decoding for authentic sound reproduction. With advanced features like variable analogue volume, PowerMatch, and TrueBass, it offers customizable listening experiences in a sleek military-grade aluminium design, perfect for audiophiles and professionals seeking a premium audio upgrade. ## Description Product Description Review: Astonishing! - I have given this little beauty 6 months on my desk before committing to a review. I chose this version instead of the Zen Blu V2 as I wanted to have a front facing headphone output to use my balanced 4.4mm IEMs at night. This tiny desktop DAC Amp is powered by my PC (using a 4-way Anker USB hub) as I wanted to see whether I would regret not buying the separate power supply. I don't regret it, it works really well, although I am sure someone will tell me that there might be a marginal improvement in sound quality if I do. I have the RCA outputs connected to my RuarkAudio MR1 Mk2 speakers and they have an output to a small Rel (Quake) subwoofer. Initial thoughts were 'wow'! I predominantly listen to BBC sounds and desertcart music but I do watch a few movies and stare at a lot of YT vids, and this system is absolutely perfect for it. Clarity is exceptional, the volume knob is perfect for reach and it feels great too, and the added bass-boost comes in great when I want to annoy the village. Oh, it's loud enough alright. I haven't had anything other than MQA codec passing through it so the light has always been green. I'm in my 50's, and the difference between some codecs is too subtle for my ears to detect despite having been a musician for many many years. I find the sound amazing. There are 3 'less than perfect' aspects to describe: Firstly, I sometimes leave my PC on, and after it switches back on after sleeping it reverts to PC speaker system. As I have the desktop 4-way USB hub it is not a problem as it just requires pulling out and reinserting but some commenters have found this a bit annoying. Secondly, there is no 'power' switch. If my PC stays in sleep mode it remains on, but if I hibernate the PC it does turn off. Again, not a deal breaker, and I prefer to have it turn off when I shut down as it would stay on if it had its own power supply. Finally, if you are listening with headphones, the output to speakers from the rear is still live and so I have to remember to turn my Ruarks off. It does mention this somewhere in the blurb, but I hadn't noticed until my wife told me to turn it down at 1am!! A weird setup, but it isn't a dedicated headphone amp and I can live with it. Regardless of these issues I'm more than happy with my setup. There was some annoying background noise coming from my sub initially but this has been resolved with the iFi iSilencer+ USB-A plugging directly into the USB hub. I wasn't sure it would work but it actually did. This system looks gorgeous, feels sublime, and sounds utterly brilliant. I can't think of anything that can do the job better for this price. I'm not being sponsored, these are my own words and not AI generated cos I wouldn't know how to! Will I get more iFi desktop stuff? I think that will probably happen in the future, I just don't know what, when, why, and how to tell the wife! Go on ... treat yourself, you know you want to. EDIT: Jan 2026 It is still sublime. We've moved house, I got a clever under-counter bracket thing to hold it, I've changed PC, but it is still amazing. Review: DAC’s magic! - This is a serious bit of kit for just under £150 (and with an iSilencer thrown in for free). I’ve bought a few bits of Ifi Audio kit over the past year and it’s really good gear - great sound and excellent build quality. There are 2 x outputs at the front: a 4.4mm balanced and a 6.25mm with inc 3.5mm to 6.25mm adaptor so you can plug in straight away. It’s easy to attach to an iMac via included USB cable and I played my high res Qobuz stream without any issues. The sound is very nice through active speakers (via RCA outs) and headphones alike with both not needing to be pushed anywhere near half volume before being too loud. The sound has a nice warmth to it. I upgraded from an Ifi Uno, which, to be fair, punches well above its weight. There seems to be more room and depth in the DAC v2 soundstage but it’s not many times better. One point to note where the Uno beats it is that the volume knob turned all the way anti-clockwise acts as an off switch. The v2 doesn’t do this. I’ve attached it via a USB hub with individual on/off switches so can turn it off that way. I may get the Zen Can at some point to give a bit more oomph but think a v2 will be on the horizon soon so will wait for now. I’ve heard that using the iPower shielded plug makes a difference too so may try that too. All in all a great product and the Sevenoaks price is unbeatable. I’ve bought a few things from them in store (Nottingham) and the prices are good but the customer service was excellent. My go to audio visual store. Glad to see them trading on desertcart. ## Features - UPGRADE YOUR SYSTEM - With this state-of-the-art compact Digital Analogue Converter for home audio, office, or desktop use, you will hear a difference and clarity in your audio system whether you use speakers or headphones. - EASY CONNECTIVITY - Connect via USB3.0 (USB2.0 compatible) input from your USB source such as a computer or Digital Audio Player (DAP). Output to headphones, active speakers, or amplifier with 6.3mm Unbalanced / 4.4mm Balanced / RCA connections. - HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO - Hear familiar songs in a whole new light with rich detail and warm natural tones created by the Burr Brown True Native digital to analogue converter which can process any hi-res audio format up to PCM 384kHz/24 bit, DSD256, DXD 384kHz, and decodes MQA all without additional conversion so you can listen exactly as the artist intended. - TECH PACKED - With technology like: Variable analogue volume control, PowerMatch adjustment for iEMs/On & Over Ears, and TrueBass to add bass to iEMs and a new and improve low jitter clock with >20dB improved performance, you can listen to your music with smoother, cleaner, playback. - SLEEK DESIGN - Military Grade Aluminium makes up a sturdy and sleek exterior. The smooth curves and edges will bring a sense of peace and tranquillity to your home or office. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B091B2JCXQ | | Best Sellers Rank | 68,965 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 196 in Digital-Analog Converters | | Brand | iFi | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,781 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05060738784738 | | Interface | RCA, USB | | Interface type | RCA , USB | | Item Dimensions L x W | 16L x 11.7W centimetres | | Manufacturer | Abbingdon Music Research | | Manufacturer Part Number | V2 | | Material | Aluminium | | Model Number | V2 | | Mounting Type | Tabletop | | Mounting type | Tabletop | | Number of Channels | 2 | | Number of Pins | 9 | | Number of channels | 2 | | Number of pins | 9 | | Product dimensions | 16L x 11.7W centimetres | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** iFi - **Interface type:** RCA, USB - **Mounting type:** Tabletop - **Number of channels:** 2 - **Number of pins:** 9 ## Images ![iFi ZEN DAC V2 - Desktop Digital Analog Converter With USB 3.0 B Input only/Outputs: 6.3mm Unbalanced / 4.4mm Balanced/RCA - MQA DECODER - Audio System Upgrade (Unit Only) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fSM-o30mL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: unit only? what does it mean?** A: Hi Thanks for your question. This means that you will only get the ZEN DAC V2, we have included this as occasionally we sell bundles with products and we wanted to make it clear that this was only the ZEN DAC V2 on its own. I hope this makes sense. Thanks iFi audio **Q: If i get the zen dac and the zen can, which one do i plug my headphones into and control volume from?** A: You can use the line out on the dac and use the Can with the headphones plugged into it to control the volume. There are other options as well. Typically the worry is that you under or over drive the amp with the dac, but in this case they are paired well so over driving shouldn't be a concern. But take a few opinions **Q: Hi. will this work well with the ifi zen can?** A: Hi, Thanks for your question. The ZEN CAN is a perfect pairing for the ZEN DAC, you can connect them together VIA a 4.4mm to 4.4mm interconnect cable or the included RCA cables. I hope this helps. Thanks iFi audio **Q: can I set the volume knob at a fixed position and then ride the volume on the software UI for playback control, like winamp or on youtube videos?** A: Yes you can. But keep in mind, that when you turn down the volume digitally before it gets to the dac/amp you are effectively reducing the bit depth of the audio. In other words you are removing "range" of volume, whereas lowering the volume on the amp does not do this. Does this matter? Not usually, but just keep it in mind. I'd try to keep thy computer volume in the upper ranges and do small adjustments. If you want to listen quite low then turn the dac down a bit rather than letting the pc volume be very low. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Astonishing! *by K***S on 3 March 2024* I have given this little beauty 6 months on my desk before committing to a review. I chose this version instead of the Zen Blu V2 as I wanted to have a front facing headphone output to use my balanced 4.4mm IEMs at night. This tiny desktop DAC Amp is powered by my PC (using a 4-way Anker USB hub) as I wanted to see whether I would regret not buying the separate power supply. I don't regret it, it works really well, although I am sure someone will tell me that there might be a marginal improvement in sound quality if I do. I have the RCA outputs connected to my RuarkAudio MR1 Mk2 speakers and they have an output to a small Rel (Quake) subwoofer. Initial thoughts were 'wow'! I predominantly listen to BBC sounds and Amazon music but I do watch a few movies and stare at a lot of YT vids, and this system is absolutely perfect for it. Clarity is exceptional, the volume knob is perfect for reach and it feels great too, and the added bass-boost comes in great when I want to annoy the village. Oh, it's loud enough alright. I haven't had anything other than MQA codec passing through it so the light has always been green. I'm in my 50's, and the difference between some codecs is too subtle for my ears to detect despite having been a musician for many many years. I find the sound amazing. There are 3 'less than perfect' aspects to describe: Firstly, I sometimes leave my PC on, and after it switches back on after sleeping it reverts to PC speaker system. As I have the desktop 4-way USB hub it is not a problem as it just requires pulling out and reinserting but some commenters have found this a bit annoying. Secondly, there is no 'power' switch. If my PC stays in sleep mode it remains on, but if I hibernate the PC it does turn off. Again, not a deal breaker, and I prefer to have it turn off when I shut down as it would stay on if it had its own power supply. Finally, if you are listening with headphones, the output to speakers from the rear is still live and so I have to remember to turn my Ruarks off. It does mention this somewhere in the blurb, but I hadn't noticed until my wife told me to turn it down at 1am!! A weird setup, but it isn't a dedicated headphone amp and I can live with it. Regardless of these issues I'm more than happy with my setup. There was some annoying background noise coming from my sub initially but this has been resolved with the iFi iSilencer+ USB-A plugging directly into the USB hub. I wasn't sure it would work but it actually did. This system looks gorgeous, feels sublime, and sounds utterly brilliant. I can't think of anything that can do the job better for this price. I'm not being sponsored, these are my own words and not AI generated cos I wouldn't know how to! Will I get more iFi desktop stuff? I think that will probably happen in the future, I just don't know what, when, why, and how to tell the wife! Go on ... treat yourself, you know you want to. EDIT: Jan 2026 It is still sublime. We've moved house, I got a clever under-counter bracket thing to hold it, I've changed PC, but it is still amazing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ DAC’s magic! *by N***S on 17 May 2023* This is a serious bit of kit for just under £150 (and with an iSilencer thrown in for free). I’ve bought a few bits of Ifi Audio kit over the past year and it’s really good gear - great sound and excellent build quality. There are 2 x outputs at the front: a 4.4mm balanced and a 6.25mm with inc 3.5mm to 6.25mm adaptor so you can plug in straight away. It’s easy to attach to an iMac via included USB cable and I played my high res Qobuz stream without any issues. The sound is very nice through active speakers (via RCA outs) and headphones alike with both not needing to be pushed anywhere near half volume before being too loud. The sound has a nice warmth to it. I upgraded from an Ifi Uno, which, to be fair, punches well above its weight. There seems to be more room and depth in the DAC v2 soundstage but it’s not many times better. One point to note where the Uno beats it is that the volume knob turned all the way anti-clockwise acts as an off switch. The v2 doesn’t do this. I’ve attached it via a USB hub with individual on/off switches so can turn it off that way. I may get the Zen Can at some point to give a bit more oomph but think a v2 will be on the horizon soon so will wait for now. I’ve heard that using the iPower shielded plug makes a difference too so may try that too. All in all a great product and the Sevenoaks price is unbeatable. I’ve bought a few things from them in store (Nottingham) and the prices are good but the customer service was excellent. My go to audio visual store. Glad to see them trading on Amazon. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to use, decent sound for your pound *by J***S on 15 October 2023* Tidy looking, fairly small and easy to find space for, makes my Beyer Dynamics sound much better than my onboard sound (ASUS TUF motherboard). Am sure there's more swanky units but at this price point, I doubt you'll find anything much better, I certainly couldn't. The difference between source qualities became much more apparent, over both the onboard sound and another £80 baby DAC I'd tested before I settled on this item. I use BD 880 and Amiron Home cans, also tested Sennheiser HD560 and 660 with good results. I find headphone and DAC choice is very much down to the individual... but I'd recommend this DAC to anyone with reasonably good over the ear cans, who doesn't want to break into audiophile territory/money. ## Frequently Bought Together - iFi Zen DAC V2 | Desktop Digital Analog Converter with USB 3.0 B Input only/Outputs: 6.3mm Unbalanced / 4.4mm Balanced/RCA - MQA DECODER - Audio System Upgrade (Unit only) - Amazon Basics USB-A to USB-B 3.0 Cable, 4.8Gbps High-Speed with Gold-Plated Plugs, 6 Foot, Black - Cable Matters 5Gbps Long USB 3.0 Cable - 15ft, USB A to B Cable, USB3 Cord with Type-B 3.0 Connector for Hard Drive Enclosure/Built-in Hub and More, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hu/products/311641170-ifi-zen-dac-v2-desktop-digital-analog-converter-with-usb](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/311641170-ifi-zen-dac-v2-desktop-digital-analog-converter-with-usb) --- *Product available on Desertcart Hungary* *Store origin: HU* *Last updated: 2026-08-29*