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The AMP in great condition. It comes with linear power supply: ipower eliteComes with original box, and remote. From the Web:The iFi Pro iCAN Signature headphone amp offers more than enough power to drive high-performance headphones.iFi turns their most powerful amp up a notchThe original iFi Audio Pro iCAN headphone amplifier was such a powerhouse and statement piece — at Crutchfield HQ, we chose it as the muscle for our in-house premium personal listening rig. Now iFi has enhanced the performance even further. This Signature edition adds a 4.4mm balanced headphone output, higher-grade parts and circuitry, along with a beefier power supply designed to filter out line noise. It features a bunch of balanced and unbalanced connections and serves up a LOT of power. Up to 14,000mW in balanced mode to be exact. Thats enough to drive even the most power-hungry, high-impedance headphones out there. In fact, the Pro iCAN Signature will replace the original as our best high-power headphone amp. Tube or solid-state amp? You choose. Its an age-old amplifier debate: solid-state vs vacuum tubes. Each type of amp has its own distinct sonic footprint, and it really boils down to personal preference. Some want the clarity and detail that solid-state circuitry provides, while others dig the extra warmth and emotion that are often associated with tubes. And some of us change our mind every time we sit down to listen to music! The top of the well-built Pro iCAN Signature amp gives you a glimpse of the GE 5670 vacuum tubes under the hood.This is one of the few combination headphone amps Ive ever seen that lets you choose between using solid-state circuitry or vacuum tubes. And iFi isnt just adding some sort of fake tube effect or processing. This amp uses two new, old stock (NOS) GE 5670 vacuum tubes inside — classic, reliable audio tubes originally developed for the military. There are three operation modes in all: Solid-state, Tube, and Tube+ modes. The third uses the tube input stage, but special circuitry helps reduce feedback. When youre in a tube type of mood, just let them warm up for about 15 minutes and theyll be ready to play. Works well with all types of headphonesThe role of an amplifier is not always to deliver the most power, but to provide just the right amount of power for your headphones or speakers to perform their best. In other words, you need them to handle large sonic peaks in your favorite songs with effortless grace. The Pro iCAN Signature has a three-position gain switch on the front panel, so you can properly match up the power with your headphone impedance. Also, the two 3.5mm minijack outputs have been optimized for highly sensitive headphones, like in-ear monitors (IEMs). PSA: turn it down before you turn it upHeres a pro tip: always turn the knob to the lowest gain setting and lower the volume when you connect new headphones. That will help prevent this workhorse from overpowering your headphone drivers. Plus it can help protect your ears. And Ill admit I get a kick out of adjusting that large Alps Electric volume dial. It gives you precise volume control and has an old-school, satisfying feel.Built to perform This heavy-duty amplifier fits in well with iFi Audios other high-end desktop components, like the Pro iDSD Signature digital-to-analog converter (DAC). iFi gear is always well-built and packed with sophisticated circuitry to deliver the sonic goods. The Pro iCANs all-metal frame and chassis help keep vibrations at a minimum, while the isolation base keeps it sturdy and stable. That solid foundation is created by a quad-damped design that sandwiches layers of materials together to absorb unwanted resonance.The back-panel ins and outsThe back panel of the Pro iCAN Signature features balanced XLR and three sets of unbalanced RCA audio inputs for connecting music sources or other gear (like aforementioned Pro iDSD Signature DAC). Youll also find ways to pass audio signal out of the Pro iCAN Signature back there. There are unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR outputs for connecting a wide range of power amplifiers, and a proprietary connector for the iFi Pro iESL electrostatic headphone energizer (sold separately).Several headphone outputsAlong with the 4.4mm balanced headphone output, youll find several other balanced and unbalanced options. In the center, theres an XLR 4-pin balanced output. To the left and right of that, there are combination outputs with both XLR 3-pin and 1/4 outputs. They can be used for balanced headphone connections, or to power two headphones with unbalanced 1/4 plugs simultaneously. (Use the right 1/4 jack if youre just listening to a single set of headphones.)Below, there are two 3.5mm mini outputs for both balanced and unbalanced connections. iFi ensures all the connections sound clean with what they call S-balanced headphone amp technology. Their dual-mono circuitry keeps the left and right audio channels separate for as long as possible to avoid cross-talk and distortion. Heavy-duty remote and power supplyThe included polished aluminum remote feels substantial and offers more control than the original Pro iCAN remote. Also new to this Signature edition is iFis top-of-the-line iPower Elite outboard power supply. It sports an aircraft-grade aluminum chassis and provides ultra-quiet, clean power. To put it in perspective, a typical power supply has an audio band noise floor of 1,000 microvolts (?V); the iPower Elite achieves an amazing 1 ?V.
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