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At the prestigious High-End Munich event, iFi has taken the audio world by storm with the official unveiling of its latest masterpiece, the iCan Phantom. Building upon the resounding success of its flagship iCan Pro Signature model, the iFi iCan Amp is a high-end pure-analog headphone amplifier with enhanced hardware tuning, specifically designed to excel with electrostatic headphones.
The iFi iCan Phantom boasts a cutting-edge full-differential-balanced circuit design, delivering exceptional performance with remarkably low noise levels. This allows it to seamlessly integrate and perform flawlessly with a wide range of headsets available on the market, catering to everything from high-sensitivity in-ear monitors to heavy-duty electrostatic headphones. To accommodate diverse needs, the iCan Phantom is equipped with multiple plugs, including 4-pin balanced, 3-pin balanced, 4.4mm, and 3.5mm connections.
In a departure from the classic design of its predecessor, the iCan Pro Signature, the iCan Phantom features a stylized aesthetic that gives the illusion of two separate units while remaining a cohesive and complete entity. The unique design is further enhanced by a captivating black-and-white color scheme, which plays a visual trickery that can deceive even the most discerning eye.
The front panel of the iCan Phantom showcases two knobs—one for input options and the other for volume adjustment—as well as a prominent OLED screen positioned at the center. The back panel, made of frosted gray tempered glass, offers a glimpse into the intricate circuitry and internal components, adding a touch of elegance to the overall design.
Like its predecessor, the iCan Phantom incorporates two distinct input stages that can be effortlessly switched between, providing users with the flexibility to tailor the sound to suit various musical genres and personal preferences.
One of the notable innovations of the iCan Phantom is its utilization of SD memory cards. These cards come pre-loaded with six preset voltage configurations, meticulously calibrated to match the specific requirements of different electrostatic headsets, taking into account their nominal current capacity. By adopting this approach, iFi has eliminated the traditional switch knob found in the Pro-series, thereby minimizing the risk of inadvertently selecting an incorrect setting that could potentially damage valuable headphones. Users simply need to insert the appropriate card into the optional slot located on the front panel of the amplifier.
iFi iCan Phantom price and availability
The iFi iCan Phantom has been priced at $3,749 and is now available for purchase at the Bhphotovideo.com online store.
