iFi Audio ZEN DAC V2

Mr G · 8 Aug 2022 at 12:32

Thinking of replacing my G6 with the iFi Audio ZEN DAC V2.

I have the DT990 Pro headphones to pair with this DAC, but wondered whether it's worth the replacement as I've been reading user feedback stating it's night and day over the G6 in term of sound quality.

PieEater · 8 Aug 2022 at 19:04

I have both, they are both designed for different roles. the ZEN DAC V2 is noticeabley better for bringing the best out of music and is pretty much focused on that role. I would only really recommend the iFi if your priority is listening to music over gaming as you don't have anything like the creative software and gaming specific hardware to get the most out of games that the G6 has and you'd probably miss that when gaming.

JollyJamma · 9 Aug 2022 at 21:57

I’ve never heard the G6 (is it fly?) but I do have the ifi Zen v2 and I love it.

I do listen to a lot of music so I don’t mind compromising with the Zen.

erill1971 · 27 Aug 2022 at 11:16

Paired my Zen DAC with a Zen Can, love the combo.
Really nice with Sundara's.
Cant say I miss my creative sound card and the crap it comes with.

moon man · 7 Oct 2022 at 08:12

I ordered it ,last in stock but missed it, so instead of waiting for stock (these guys give free 5yr warranty) i have gone for its portable brother https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/ifi-hip-dac-2 I think it will be more suitable for me regarding portability and the built in battery, i can stream a little lossless from my oppo without too much battery drain when out and about (not walking just sat on a random rock looking out to sea)

JollyJamma · 7 Oct 2022 at 08:36

moon man said:
I ordered it ,last in stock but missed it, so instead of waiting for stock (these guys give free 5yr warranty) i have gone for its portable brother https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/ifi-hip-dac-2 I think it will be more suitable for me regarding portability and the built in battery, i can stream a little lossless from my oppo without too much battery drain when out and about (not walking just sat on a random rock looking out to sea)

I think your rubber arm will bend and youll end up with the Zen v2 in the end as well.

I would get a DAC for my iPhone but I find using a cable just works for me for now and if I do upgrade, I will be gettin the airpods pro max.

moon man · 7 Oct 2022 at 08:41

JollyJamma said:
I think your rubber arm will bend and youll end up with the Zen v2 in the end as well.

I would get a DAC for my iPhone but I find using a cable just works for me for now and if I do upgrade, I will be gettin the airpods pro max.

yes may end up with both or even v3 eventually , I tried a mojo 2 but received a faulty unit ,put me off a little at that price point ,have some beyer 700x coming this weekend to go with the denon d2000 ,i will go open back at some point
edit 700 pro x

JollyJamma · 7 Oct 2022 at 08:51

I'll keep my eye open for the v3. Can't say I'll need it but I'm starting to have serious faith in the brand to deliver good DACs.

moon man · 12 Oct 2022 at 19:40

Enjoying the hipdac2 very much, a very big detailed sound and over the moon with the beyer 700 pro x , feeding it via foobar 2000 and wasapi drivers so it's definitely bypassing windows direct sound .
Using a free and legal hi res sample site.
Had some issues with Amazon hd ,thinking tidal or even Apple music ,not sure.