iFi Audio xCAN Bluetooth Portable Amp

Wicked wiring

Using a high-end DAP that has an adequate on-board DAC but lacks power? Happy with your existing source but need more juice? Just add the xCAN to drive bigger and better headphones and boost your tunes. Connect via analog 2.5/3.5 connection. iFi’s exclusive S-Balanced technology means that you gain the advantages of a balanced connection even when using an unbalanced one. On headphones this means lower distortion, less interference, and less crosstalk. It also enables you to take advantage of the growing number of balanced sources, such as high-end DAPs.

The xCAN is a dual-mono headphone amplifier with 1000mW of power per channel. It will happily drive your favorite headphones. As a bonus, iFi Audio included their signature sonic extras as well. 3D+® opens up your music to give you the spaciousness of a live-concert atmosphere. The XBass Ⅱ® bass correction system corrects headphone/speaker bass response to deliver a more natural sound to the midrange frequencies.

Clever. Curvy.

The xCAN delivers CD-quality Bluetooth via AAC, aptX and aptX LL with added iFi magic. Stream wirelessly from your smartphone or do Bluetooth from your TV to the xCAN. No need for wires. Just plug your headphones into the xCAN at your side. Give soundtracks extra energy or add oomph to your gaming! Hear the whoosh of an arrow or the full throttle of an F1 car in all their glory.

Additionally, each of the above is on the iFi digital platform where each section is distinct. They have QC5100 for reception > Global Master Clock for jitter > Burr-Brown for DAC conversion. It might be more effort but that’s why Gryphon's wireless gives wired a run for its money.

Wired to the nines

The xCAN smart battery provides up to 18 hours of playback time (analog) or 12 hours (Bluetooth) depending on your choice of headphones. That’s one very long train journey! Last but not least, check out the curvy chassis and lush LEDs. The xCAN is one lovely lady.