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iFi AUDIO xCAN Portable Balanced Bluetooth Headphones Amplifier
$170
$299
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Adorama has iFi AUDIO xCAN Portable Balanced Bluetooth Headphones Amplifier on sale for $169.99. Shipping is free.
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- Powerful dual-mono headphone amplifier that can unleash the full dynamic range of hard to drive 600 ohm over ear phones while still driving many sensitive 32 ohm IEM with a silent background. Delivers 1000mW of power per channel Balanced and also a specially designed 'S-Balanced' circuit for Balanced (TRRS) 2.5mm and Single-Ended with (TRS) 3.5mm connectors Both offer exceptional low crosstalk and low distortion
- 'Cut the cord' and upgrade your existing wired headphones by using the built-in wireless Bluetooth input, which uses the aptX and AAC codecs with a dedicated DAC chip, for streaming music from your portable or home device to the xCAN receiver with 16 bit 44kHz CD quality sound. Compatible with your DAP ( digital audio player ), Android or Apple smartphone or tablet, laptop, smart TV or even Alexa and similar smart speakers
- Start listening right away and all day with a 2220mAh battery that can supply 12-18 hours of playback. Accessories include a USB C charging cable, a mini to mini connector, and a 2.5mm balanced interconnect so you can connect to most any audio system component or converter right out the box
- 3D Holographic + and XBass II offer advanced analogue signal processing circuits that provide a more accurate and enjoyable sound by correcting low end bass and/or mid range frequencies and widening the soundstage to bring the music 'out of your head' creating a more a engaging sound. Puts the performer on stage in your home to add that extra natural quality to the mid range
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Written by SaltyOne | Staff- About this deal:
- At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $129.01 lower (43.1% savings) than the next best available prices from reputable merchants with prices starting from $299.
- About this product:
- 1 Year Limited Warranty.
- About this store:
- Details of Adorama's return policy here.
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Adorama has iFi AUDIO xCAN Portable Balanced Bluetooth Headphones Amplifier on sale for $169.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.
Features:
Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.
Features:
- Powerful dual-mono headphone amplifier that can unleash the full dynamic range of hard to drive 600 ohm over ear phones while still driving many sensitive 32 ohm IEM with a silent background. Delivers 1000mW of power per channel Balanced and also a specially designed 'S-Balanced' circuit for Balanced (TRRS) 2.5mm and Single-Ended with (TRS) 3.5mm connectors Both offer exceptional low crosstalk and low distortion
- 'Cut the cord' and upgrade your existing wired headphones by using the built-in wireless Bluetooth input, which uses the aptX and AAC codecs with a dedicated DAC chip, for streaming music from your portable or home device to the xCAN receiver with 16 bit 44kHz CD quality sound. Compatible with your DAP ( digital audio player ), Android or Apple smartphone or tablet, laptop, smart TV or even Alexa and similar smart speakers
- Start listening right away and all day with a 2220mAh battery that can supply 12-18 hours of playback. Accessories include a USB C charging cable, a mini to mini connector, and a 2.5mm balanced interconnect so you can connect to most any audio system component or converter right out the box
- 3D Holographic + and XBass II offer advanced analogue signal processing circuits that provide a more accurate and enjoyable sound by correcting low end bass and/or mid range frequencies and widening the soundstage to bring the music 'out of your head' creating a more a engaging sound. Puts the performer on stage in your home to add that extra natural quality to the mid range
Editor's Notes
Written by SaltyOne | Staff- About this deal:
- At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $129.01 lower (43.1% savings) than the next best available prices from reputable merchants with prices starting from $299.
- About this product:
- 1 Year Limited Warranty.
- About this store:
- Details of Adorama's return policy here.
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1) the LiPo battery pack inside these units begins to degrade in battery life within 2 years of usage.
2) the Li-Po battery packs inside these units use a proprietary connector that makes it difficult to self-service.
3) The manufacturer offers replacement batteries but under the following conditions: You must ship your Xcan to them at YOUR expense. You must pay them approximately $40 for the battery and return shipping. They will NOT mail you the replacement battery to do the swap yourself.
4) The balanced headphone jack on the Xcan is a cheap module that lacks an anchor into the PCB. This means that it will break off from just light careful usage. Many complaints about this on Head-Fi.
Read up on this product on the official discussion thread on Head-Fi and also read over the negative reviews on Amazon. There are frequent complaints about the balanced jack breaking inside the Xcan. This is because the solder joints eventually fail and there's no through-PCB anchor to keep the jack secure.
Also review the lab tests for other iFi products at AudioScienceReview.com
Most of them don't test very well. It sort of a mixed bag.
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1) the LiPo battery pack inside these units begins to degrade in battery life within 2 years of usage.
2) the Li-Po battery packs inside these units use a proprietary connector that makes it difficult to self-service.
3) The manufacturer offers replacement batteries but under the following conditions: You must ship your Xcan to them at YOUR expense. You must pay them approximately $40 for the battery and return shipping. They will NOT mail you the replacement battery to do the swap yourself.
4) The balanced headphone jack on the Xcan is a cheap module that lacks an anchor into the PCB. This means that it will break off from just light careful usage. Many complaints about this on Head-Fi.
Read up on this product on the official discussion thread on Head-Fi and also read over the negative reviews on Amazon. There are frequent complaints about the balanced jack breaking inside the Xcan. This is because the solder joints eventually fail and there's no through-PCB anchor to keep the jack secure.
Also review the lab tests for other iFi products at AudioScienceReview.com
Most of them don't test very well. It sort of a mixed bag.
Too bad it was heavy that's why it wasn't portable enough for me.
Granted the use case is different, it is technology stuff that always gets cheaper over time.
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