iCAN Phantom

Reference-class analogue headphone amp with incorporated electrostatic energiser with advanced user interface and network-connected control system.

iFi’s new reference-class analogue headphone amp, the iCAN Phantom, takes the Pro iCAN, refines and enhances every element of its circuitry to further elevate its performance, incorporates technology from the Pro iESL ­– previously a separate component – for electrostatic headphones, and adds a new, advanced user interface and network-connected control system.

The result? A headphone amp truly worthy of its flagship status.

Exemplary build quality, sophisticated technology, an unrivalled specification and remarkable versatility, expertly engineered to drive every headphone type to its full sonic potential. From ultra-sensitive IEMs, to the finest dynamic driver and planar magnetic headphones, to the most power-hungry electrostatic designs, the iCAN Phantom delivers a truly exceptional headphone experience – exquisitely tailored to the requirements of the listener.

The iCAN Phantom also performs as a high-end preamplifier – to feed a power amp and speakers (or powered speakers) – enabling headphone and speaker listening to be combined in a single high-performance audio system.

• Gain: 0 dB, 9 dB and 18 dB user-selectable
• Frequency Response: 0.5 Hz to 500 kHz (-3 dB)
• THD + N Solid-State: Balanced: ≤ 0.0015%, unBalanced: ≤ 0.007%
• THD + N Tube: Balanced: ≤ 0.002%, unBalanced: ≤ 0.006%
• THD + N Tube+: Balanced: ≤ 0.012%, unBalanced: ≤ 0.2%
• SNR: Balanced: > 145 dB (A), unBalanced: > 130 dB (A)
• Output Power: Balanced: > 15,000 mW (@ 16 Ω), unBalanced: > 5,760 mW (@ 16 Ω)
• Output Voltage: Balanced: > 27 V (@ 600 Ω), unBalanced: > 14 V (@ 600 Ω)
• ESL Output Voltage: Custom/Pro: 640 V RMS max., Normal: 320 V RMS max.
• Input voltage: DC 12V / 4A or 15V / 3A (iCAN Phantom)
• Input voltage: AC 85-265 V, 50/60 Hz (iPower Elite)
• Power consumption: < 27 W idle, 75 W max.