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iFi Audio ZEN CAN Signature 6XX
Headphone Amp
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With enhanced components and unique audio tailoring for Sennheiser headphones, the iFi Audio CAN Signature 6XX takes headphone listening above the ordinary.
Award-winner made better
The original ZEN CAN swept the board, winning multiple awards. This Signature version builds on this by using higher quality electronics for an even more detailed, purer sound. It also takes audio tailoring to the next level with ActiveEQ. A custom EQ setting precisely tailors the sound to Sennheiser’s HD6XX/HD650 models, for optimised sound quality.
Highest quality components for class-leading sound
Various component upgrades have been made, including Elna Silmic II and Panasonic OS-CON capacitors. It’s rare to find these electronics in components under £1000, let alone at the ZEN CAN Signature’s price, making this headphone amp punch well above its weight.
High on detail. Low on noise
The result of using these high quality components, plus painstaking development and engineering, means that the ZEN CAN Signature produces a level of musical detail and realism that’s sensational at this price. Background noise and distortion are reduced to vanishingly low levels, meaning you get to hear even the tiniest musical details. If it’s on the recording, the ZEN CAN Signature will reproduce it.
The perfect pairing for the Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX and HD650
Based on the Sennheiser HD650, the Massdrop tuned HD 6XX have been a sales sensation. Along with the original Sennheiser HD650, these two pairs of headphones have proved so popular that the ZEN CAN signature features a customised EQ curve, specifically for them. Switch to the HD 6XX setting and enjoy a sound that’s precisely tailored to these headphones, enhancing what’s best and minimising their minor weaknesses.
XSpace for a broader sound
This analogue processor compensates for recordings that suffer from a compressed sound. Widening the soundstage, XSpace maximises the potential of your headphones, giving a more ‘out of the head’ experience.
Maximise your headphones’ potential
Delivering up to 52x more power than your smartphone or laptop’s output, the Zen CAN Signature 6XX has the power to bring your headphones to life. As well as improving your headphones’ power and dynamics, the Class A amp ensures beautifully smooth and detailed sound. What’s more, you can also adjust the gain to suit your headphones needs more precisely.
Precise headphone pairing, with selectable gain
Featuring four stages of gain control, in steps of 6dB, the Zen CAN Signature seamlessly matches your headphones. By selecting the correct gain, you not only maximise the volume potential but also reduce distortion and maximise the volume control’s sensitivity.
Balanced output
Boasting a dedicated, balanced output, the Zen CAN Signature 6XX provides your headphones with a dynamic, punchy sound. You can choose between balanced and unbalanced outputs, giving the chance for higher spec headphones with balanced inputs to truly excel.
Trio of inputs
With three inputs to hand, this is a flexible headphone amp. Choose from 3.5mm (single-ended), RCA phono and 4.4mm balanced inputs to connect to your choice of source. The 4.4mm balanced input is the ideal, studio-grade, connection when paired with the ZEN DAC Signature.
Made to match the ZEN DAC Signature
Looking for an ultimate, digital-source, reference quality headphone amp? Simply add the ZEN DAC Signature and you’ve got a two-box solution to match the best. Once connected via a balanced cable, the sound quality produced by this duo is breath-taking. Just make sure you have the headphones to do it justice!
Listen up to a whole new level of sound quality, with the iFi Audio Can Signature 6XX.
Award-winner made better
The original ZEN CAN swept the board, winning multiple awards. This Signature version builds on this by using higher quality electronics for an even more detailed, purer sound. It also takes audio tailoring to the next level with ActiveEQ. A custom EQ setting precisely tailors the sound to Sennheiser’s HD6XX/HD650 models, for optimised sound quality.
Highest quality components for class-leading sound
Various component upgrades have been made, including Elna Silmic II and Panasonic OS-CON capacitors. It’s rare to find these electronics in components under £1000, let alone at the ZEN CAN Signature’s price, making this headphone amp punch well above its weight.
High on detail. Low on noise
The result of using these high quality components, plus painstaking development and engineering, means that the ZEN CAN Signature produces a level of musical detail and realism that’s sensational at this price. Background noise and distortion are reduced to vanishingly low levels, meaning you get to hear even the tiniest musical details. If it’s on the recording, the ZEN CAN Signature will reproduce it.
The perfect pairing for the Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX and HD650
Based on the Sennheiser HD650, the Massdrop tuned HD 6XX have been a sales sensation. Along with the original Sennheiser HD650, these two pairs of headphones have proved so popular that the ZEN CAN signature features a customised EQ curve, specifically for them. Switch to the HD 6XX setting and enjoy a sound that’s precisely tailored to these headphones, enhancing what’s best and minimising their minor weaknesses.
XSpace for a broader sound
This analogue processor compensates for recordings that suffer from a compressed sound. Widening the soundstage, XSpace maximises the potential of your headphones, giving a more ‘out of the head’ experience.
Maximise your headphones’ potential
Delivering up to 52x more power than your smartphone or laptop’s output, the Zen CAN Signature 6XX has the power to bring your headphones to life. As well as improving your headphones’ power and dynamics, the Class A amp ensures beautifully smooth and detailed sound. What’s more, you can also adjust the gain to suit your headphones needs more precisely.
Precise headphone pairing, with selectable gain
Featuring four stages of gain control, in steps of 6dB, the Zen CAN Signature seamlessly matches your headphones. By selecting the correct gain, you not only maximise the volume potential but also reduce distortion and maximise the volume control’s sensitivity.
Balanced output
Boasting a dedicated, balanced output, the Zen CAN Signature 6XX provides your headphones with a dynamic, punchy sound. You can choose between balanced and unbalanced outputs, giving the chance for higher spec headphones with balanced inputs to truly excel.
Trio of inputs
With three inputs to hand, this is a flexible headphone amp. Choose from 3.5mm (single-ended), RCA phono and 4.4mm balanced inputs to connect to your choice of source. The 4.4mm balanced input is the ideal, studio-grade, connection when paired with the ZEN DAC Signature.
Made to match the ZEN DAC Signature
Looking for an ultimate, digital-source, reference quality headphone amp? Simply add the ZEN DAC Signature and you’ve got a two-box solution to match the best. Once connected via a balanced cable, the sound quality produced by this duo is breath-taking. Just make sure you have the headphones to do it justice!
Listen up to a whole new level of sound quality, with the iFi Audio Can Signature 6XX.
Connectivity
Analogue Input
3 (3.5mm/4.4mm Balanced/RCA Phono)
Headphone Output
6.35mm/4.4mm (Unbalanced/Balanced)
Pre Output
Yes - Balanced 4.4mm
XLR Balanced Outputs
Yes (4.4mm)
General
Manufacturer's Warranty
1 year
Audio
Frequency Response (Hz)
10 - 200,000
Dimensions
Dimensions WxHxD (mm)
160 x 35 x 117
Weight
Weight (KG)
0.85
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Frustratedfool from
Changed my entire setup.
I picked up this headphone amp and was very impressed with the improvement in sound across the board. My son, who has ears that are 35 years younger than mine did a blind test and picked these across several jeneres with ease as the best. After I coupled this with the iFi zen one signature, I now can connect directly to headphones or my valve (or any) amplifier. So good, I bought a second for my office.
Date published: 2023-06-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Travers from
Ifi zen can
Having already purchased the zen one signature was looking at a headphone amp but not sure all the hype was true about them so was contemplating the zen can but being rather ocd had to go for the more expensive zen can signature 6xx. Oh and am i glad i did, it just makes all my headphones sound better and at the end of the day when people are spending their money thats what we want
So if you want your headphones to sound better buy the ifi zen can signature 6xx it will give a new lease of life
Date published: 2023-04-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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Johnny 54 from
Amazing sound
I have had this littlle work of art for 2 weeks now and what an upgrade for my headphones,I firstly bought the IFI go blu for my phone and was blown away so I thought try the signature 6xx and what a difference than the headphone output on my Cambridge cx81.The soundstage is immense,I’m hearing things I’ve never heard of on albums,playing through share 1540 headphones and Bose quiet comforts are amazing.well done IFI for a brilliant piece of kit and richer sounds for stocking it.
Date published: 2023-03-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mikeh yorks from
Sounds great!!!
Best thing I have bought. Makes all my music sound 10 times as good.
Date published: 2022-12-31


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