IFi Audio Micro ICAN SE – Headphone Amplifier – Special Edition

iFi Audio Micro iCAN SE

Taking the ever popular and top-selling iFi Audio Micro iCan to higher levels with the special edition Micro iCAN SE. This specially-tuned edition headphone amplifier features high-quality components that mimic the sound of tube amplifiers, but without the common noise and distortion. Together with newly-refined XBass, 3D Holographic for headphones and 0dB, 12dB and 24dB Gain adjustment, the Micro iCAN SE conveys warm and pure sound with persuasive might.

A high power output of the iPower Turbo headphone amplifier circuit inside the Micro iCan SE is able to drive even the most power-hungry headphones with authority. Together with the polished XBass and 3D Holographic Sound technology, the Micro iCan SE provides a head-on sound image that allows the headphones to produce a more natural sound experience.

With iFi’s DirectDrive circuit of the Micro iCan SE is sonically transparent without the need for output capacitors. This means no output coupling, which provides the most direct signal path to retain the essence of the music. Using the latest Active Noise Cancellation technology trickled-down from AMR, the noise floor is even lower than the original.

Engaging, compelling sound.

 

 

TubeState Technology
Micro iCAN uses a discrete circuit that deliberately mimics the way tubes amplify sound. The TubeState creates a warm, spacious and natural sound, without the noise and distortion most tube circuits produce. This TubeState circuit is exclusive to iFi, and it dishes out quite a large dollop of sonic improvement, over and above other mains powered Class A headphone amplifiers.

Abundant Power
The micro iCAN SE also receives the same technology as output power has been upped ten-fold to 4,000mW. Coupled with user-adjustable gain settings, from the most smallest to the largest of headphones, the iCAN SE is able to handle them all.

Three Dimensional Sound
Because recordings are almost exclusively made for speakers rather than for headphones (which are polar opposites), this explains the often found ‘inside the head’ headphone listening experience. The 3D HolographicSound system for headphones corrects this to make the headphones disappear as if the performer is not inside the head, but in the room.

DirectDrive
Another of the core reasons that gave the original iCAN its cult status is DirectDrive which means there are no output coupling capacitors. This ‘direct signal’ path is without peer and the micro iCAN SE retains this circuit topology. The sonic transparency is there for all to hear.

iPower Power Supply
iPower has an astonishingly low audio band noise floor of just 1uV. To put this into context, iFi’s very own Ultra-Low Noise AC/DC adaptor was in a class of its own at 10uV. Compared to a very good audiophile Linear Power Supply which measured at 20uV, it is demonstrably clear AMR/iFi power supply technology is unparalleled.

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Gain: 0dB, 12dB and 24dB user-selectable
• Signal to Noise Ratio: >123dB (A)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.003% (400mV/150R)
• Frequency Response: 0.5Hz to 500KHz (-3dB)
• Output Impedance: <1 ohm
• Output Power: >4000mW(16Ω)
• Output Voltage: >10V (>600Ω)
• Input Voltage: AC 100 – 240V, 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: < 5W idle, 12W max.
• Dimensions: 158(l) x 68(w) x 28(h) mm
• Weight: 216g

 

FEATURES

• Warm, spacious and natural sound without distortion
• Advanced circuit design minimises signal distortion and enhances dynamics
• TubeState Technology mimics the way tubes amplify sound
• ELNA Silmics, MELF resistors and C0G capacitors
• High-performance Hi-Fi quality with any headphone
• Built-in iPower with active noise cancellation creates a clean signal
• Drives the most demanding headphones and sensitive IEMs

 

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• iFi Audio Micro iCAN SE Headphone Amplifier
• 3.5mm rubber feet
• 6.35mm to 3.5mm adaptor
• 2mm screwdriver
• Caps for RCA sockets
• RCA cable
• Adaptor for iPower
• iPower ultra-low noise power supply
• 3.5mm to 3.5mm sync cord
• User manual
• Warranty Card
• STS Card