The iFi Audio Pro iCAN Studio is a flagship headphone amplifier and monitor controller built for mastering engineers and audiophiles who demand precision and power. With over 14,000mW of balanced output and a switchable tube/solid-state stage, it drives any headphone with ease. Featuring the exclusive S-Balanced 3.5mm output, XBass EQ, and multiple input/output options, this is a true professional studio-grade solution. Monitor, mix, or master with total confidence and sonic accuracy.
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Features & Specs
14,000mW Balanced Power: Drives any headphone with authority
Switchable Tube/Solid-State Output: Choose your analog flavor
S-Balanced 3.5mm Output: Balanced performance from single-ended headphones
XBass EQ Circuit: Precision bass enhancement
Studio & Live Compatibility: Control room or live room ready
Ultra-Clean Circuit Design: Custom op-amps and balanced layout reduce distortion
14,000mW Balanced Power: Drives any headphone with authority
Switchable Tube/Solid-State Output: Choose your analog flavor
S-Balanced 3.5mm Output: Balanced performance from single-ended headphones
XBass EQ Circuit: Precision bass enhancement
Studio & Live Compatibility: Control room or live room ready
Ultra-Clean Circuit Design: Custom op-amps and balanced layout reduce distortion
Expert Insight
The Pro iCAN Studio delivers remarkable clarity and drive, making it the centerpiece of my mixing workflow. The tube option adds a lush, warm tone when needed, while the XBass feature subtly corrects headphones lacking low-end weight. It’s versatile, clean, and perfectly tailored for serious studio work.
Dylan Crane
Brand Manager
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iFi Audio Pro iCAN Studio – Reference-Class Headphone Amplifier & Monitor Controller
The iFi Audio Pro iCAN Studio is the ultimate reference-grade headphone amplifier and monitor controller, crafted for professional engineers and creators who demand flawless precision. Whether you're mastering in the studio or monitoring in a live environment, this powerhouse provides crystal-clear output, seamless control, and robust flexibility. Designed with an audiophile-grade J-FET/tube switchable output stage and industry-leading S-Balanced technology, it accommodates any headphone type—from sensitive IEMs to high-impedance flagships. Its superior gain control, ultra-clean circuit architecture, and dynamic power delivery ensure the most faithful reproduction of your audio—exactly as intended.
Key Features List
Flagship-Grade Power & Control: Offers more than 14,000mW of balanced output power, ensuring effortless drive for all headphone types including planar magnetics and high-impedance models.
Versatile Headphone Compatibility: Includes 4.4mm balanced, XLR, 6.3mm, and S-Balanced 3.5mm outputs to support a wide range of headphones—from sensitive IEMs to studio workhorses.
Custom EQ with XBass Circuit: Active/passive hybrid XBass EQ enhances low-end response without distortion, perfect for open-back headphones or bass-light tracks.
Switchable Analog Output Stage: Toggle between the transparency of a J-FET solid-state circuit or the warmth of a GE5670 tube-based Class A stage, tailored to your sonic preference.
Studio-Optimized Architecture: Fully differential balanced circuit with custom OV op-amps ensures ultra-low distortion, low crosstalk, and pinpoint accuracy.
Specifications
Inputs: 1 x balanced, 3 x single-ended
Pre-Amp Outputs: Balanced XLR and single-ended for active monitors
S-Balanced Technology: Provides balanced signal benefits via 3.5mm output
Use Case Flexibility: Optimized for both control room and live room setups
Chassis & Build: Studio-grade, designed for noise isolation and minimal crosstalk
Q&A Section
Q: What type of headphones can I use with the Pro iCAN Studio? A: You can use anything from sensitive IEMs to high-impedance audiophile headphones thanks to its switchable gain and powerful output.
Q: How does the XBass feature work? A: XBass is a hybrid active/passive EQ circuit designed to enhance bass response with precision, especially beneficial for open-back headphones.
Q: What’s unique about the S-Balanced 3.5mm output? A: It brings the benefits of balanced audio—reduced crosstalk and noise—to single-ended headphones through a specially designed circuit.
Q: Can I use it to control active speakers? A: Yes, it has both balanced and single-ended preamp outputs for active monitors, making it perfect for studio speaker setups.
Q: What is the power output of the Pro iCAN Studio? A: It delivers over 14,000mW in balanced mode and 4,800mW in single-ended mode, enough for the most demanding headphones.
Q: Does it include a tube stage? A: Yes, it includes a switchable GE5670 tube-based Class A stage for a warmer, more analog sound option.
Q: Can I use it in both control and live rooms? A: Absolutely. It's engineered for flexible use, making it ideal for both mixing/mastering and high-quality musician monitoring.
Q: How clean is the output signal? A: With its fully differential balanced circuit and custom op-amps, the Pro iCAN Studio delivers ultra-low distortion and high signal integrity.
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Product Description
Product Description
The iFi Audio Pro iCAN Studio is a flagship headphone amplifier and monitor controller built for mastering engineers and audiophiles who demand precision and power. With over 14,000mW of balanced output and a switchable tube/solid-state stage, it drives any headphone with ease. Featuring the exclusive S-Balanced 3.5mm output, XBass EQ, and multiple input/output options, this is a true professional studio-grade solution. Monitor, mix, or master with total confidence and sonic accuracy.
Get the Details
Features & Specs
Features & Specs
14,000mW Balanced Power: Drives any headphone with authority
Switchable Tube/Solid-State Output: Choose your analog flavor
S-Balanced 3.5mm Output: Balanced performance from single-ended headphones
XBass EQ Circuit: Precision bass enhancement
Studio & Live Compatibility: Control room or live room ready
Ultra-Clean Circuit Design: Custom op-amps and balanced layout reduce distortion
14,000mW Balanced Power: Drives any headphone with authority
Switchable Tube/Solid-State Output: Choose your analog flavor
S-Balanced 3.5mm Output: Balanced performance from single-ended headphones
XBass EQ Circuit: Precision bass enhancement
Studio & Live Compatibility: Control room or live room ready
Ultra-Clean Circuit Design: Custom op-amps and balanced layout reduce distortion
Expert Insight
Expert Insight
The Pro iCAN Studio delivers remarkable clarity and drive, making it the centerpiece of my mixing workflow. The tube option adds a lush, warm tone when needed, while the XBass feature subtly corrects headphones lacking low-end weight. It’s versatile, clean, and perfectly tailored for serious studio work.
Dylan Crane
Brand Manager
Details
Details
iFi Audio Pro iCAN Studio – Reference-Class Headphone Amplifier & Monitor Controller
The iFi Audio Pro iCAN Studio is the ultimate reference-grade headphone amplifier and monitor controller, crafted for professional engineers and creators who demand flawless precision. Whether you're mastering in the studio or monitoring in a live environment, this powerhouse provides crystal-clear output, seamless control, and robust flexibility. Designed with an audiophile-grade J-FET/tube switchable output stage and industry-leading S-Balanced technology, it accommodates any headphone type—from sensitive IEMs to high-impedance flagships. Its superior gain control, ultra-clean circuit architecture, and dynamic power delivery ensure the most faithful reproduction of your audio—exactly as intended.
Key Features List
Flagship-Grade Power & Control: Offers more than 14,000mW of balanced output power, ensuring effortless drive for all headphone types including planar magnetics and high-impedance models.
Versatile Headphone Compatibility: Includes 4.4mm balanced, XLR, 6.3mm, and S-Balanced 3.5mm outputs to support a wide range of headphones—from sensitive IEMs to studio workhorses.
Custom EQ with XBass Circuit: Active/passive hybrid XBass EQ enhances low-end response without distortion, perfect for open-back headphones or bass-light tracks.
Switchable Analog Output Stage: Toggle between the transparency of a J-FET solid-state circuit or the warmth of a GE5670 tube-based Class A stage, tailored to your sonic preference.
Studio-Optimized Architecture: Fully differential balanced circuit with custom OV op-amps ensures ultra-low distortion, low crosstalk, and pinpoint accuracy.
Specifications
Inputs: 1 x balanced, 3 x single-ended
Pre-Amp Outputs: Balanced XLR and single-ended for active monitors
S-Balanced Technology: Provides balanced signal benefits via 3.5mm output
Use Case Flexibility: Optimized for both control room and live room setups
Chassis & Build: Studio-grade, designed for noise isolation and minimal crosstalk
Q&A Section
Q: What type of headphones can I use with the Pro iCAN Studio? A: You can use anything from sensitive IEMs to high-impedance audiophile headphones thanks to its switchable gain and powerful output.
Q: How does the XBass feature work? A: XBass is a hybrid active/passive EQ circuit designed to enhance bass response with precision, especially beneficial for open-back headphones.
Q: What’s unique about the S-Balanced 3.5mm output? A: It brings the benefits of balanced audio—reduced crosstalk and noise—to single-ended headphones through a specially designed circuit.
Q: Can I use it to control active speakers? A: Yes, it has both balanced and single-ended preamp outputs for active monitors, making it perfect for studio speaker setups.
Q: What is the power output of the Pro iCAN Studio? A: It delivers over 14,000mW in balanced mode and 4,800mW in single-ended mode, enough for the most demanding headphones.
Q: Does it include a tube stage? A: Yes, it includes a switchable GE5670 tube-based Class A stage for a warmer, more analog sound option.
Q: Can I use it in both control and live rooms? A: Absolutely. It's engineered for flexible use, making it ideal for both mixing/mastering and high-quality musician monitoring.
Q: How clean is the output signal? A: With its fully differential balanced circuit and custom op-amps, the Pro iCAN Studio delivers ultra-low distortion and high signal integrity.
