iFi Pro iCan Headphone Amplifier

About this product

The iFi Pro iCAN studio-grade headphone amplifier and audiophile-caliber preamplifier is a flagship high-end component of firsts. The first reference headphone amp that can claim to literally drive any pair of 'phones under the sun with absolute confidence, natural ease, and staunch authority. The first such device that allows listeners to enjoy solid-state and tube sound from a single chassis – and have the ability to switch in real time. And the first commercial product to employ 3D Holographic for Headphones – not crossfeed, and not crossfeed mixed with another technology. Outfitted with four balanced headphone outputs (3.5mm, 6.3mm, XLR 3-pin, XLR 4-pin) and two single-ended headphone outputs (3.5mm, 6.5mm), the fully balanced Pro iCAN also boasts the ultimate in flexibility as well as head-spinning power. Outputting 20V and 14,000mW in balanced mode (the equivalent of 100W into a 4-ohm speaker), it is a true juggernaut by which other models in the field will be measured. And yes, its sound – clean, resolving, detailed, fluid, smooth, dynamic, transparent to the source – is the stuff of wish lists.

Anchored by two separate amplifiers, one solid-state and one tube, Pro iCAN is literally and figuratively loaded with superlative parts and optimized with sensational topology. A six-track Japan Alps motorized rotary volume potentiometer resides at its core, permitting true beginning-to-end balance. Indeed, Pro iCAN is True Differential Balanced, meaning it is balanced from the input all the way through to the outputs and operate with full-differential internal signaling so that the signal always remains two separate signals of equal level with opposite polarity. (For a more detailed explanation, see below.) The plain-English upshot: Significantly lowered noise and total harmonic distortion, plus three times the dynamic range of traditional "balanced" designs. Pro iCAN's tube stage boasts premium General Electric 5670s and two tube settings (Tube, Tube+) for transient variation. On the other side, the fully discrete, fully balanced solid-state section is equally sublime: Tube or J-FET input switchable, bipolar second stage, and MOSFET-buffered bipolar Class A power stage. Factor in a thoroughly enhanced version of iFi's XBass bass enhancement and the fact Pro iCAN also doubles as a preamplifier at home with most high-end systems, and this 4.3-pound wonder transforms into a heavyweight miracle.

"In every case, iFi's flagship amplifier behaved brilliantly. The amp offers a powerful, ultra-refined, and highly articulate interpretation of the unfailingly musical sound for which iFi Audio components are justly famous. This 'house' sound consistently expresses the natural and 'organic' warmth of live music, while at the same time delivering plenty of resolution, transient articulation, and extremely expressive dynamics."
—Chris Martens, Hi-Fi+

"Though quite detailed, the amp prioritizes musicality over a strictly analytical sound."
—The Absolute Sound, Editors' Choice Award

"It's got a clean, resolving, and technically excellent signature which can be adjusted ever so slightly with a myriad options, ranging from a simple bass enhancement (XBass) to completely changing the core operation of the amplifier from solid state to tubes. As a flagship, the iCAN Pro has got just about everything that I'd expect and hope for!"
– Ken Ho, PMReviews

SKU

UTRA1437530

Warranty

This unit comes with a 45 day Music Direct warranty.

What's Included:

User manual, power transformer, power cord, remote control, CR2025 battery.

Notes

9/10 condition, with no signs of wear or abuse. All inputs/outputs tested, and in flawless sonic shape.

Shipping Policy

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Payment details

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Returns

This product comes with a 14 day return policy. If you're not satisfied with it's performance, let us know and we'll be happy to help. In the rare case this product comes to you defective, we'll pick up the shipping charges to bring it back here.

Contact Information

Have questions? Feel free to call us at 800-449-8333. We're happy to help!