{"product_id":"ifi-audio-ican-phantom-analogue-headphone-amplifier","title":"iFi Audio iCAN Phantom analogue headphone amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNEW reference-class analogue headphone amp with incorporated electrostatic energiser with advanced user interface and network-connected control system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new extraordinary reference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column dp2-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiFi’s new reference-class analogue headphone amp, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiCAN Phantom,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etakes 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe result? A headphone amp truly worthy of its flagship status.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExemplary 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiCAN Phantom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edelivers a truly exceptional headphone experience – exquisitely tailored to the requirements of the listener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiCAN Phantom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealso 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rolls-Royce of flagships\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiCAN Phantom’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003edesign gives the appearance of two units but in fact it is a single, dual-level device, the full depth of which is fully utilised by its multi-layer circuit design. Its enclosure is sturdily constructed from aluminium, with the bottom layer sporting cable connections front and back, and the top layer offering tactile controls and a colourful OLED display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiCAN Phantom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincorporates a flush-fitting smoked glass panel enabling you to see the amp’s circuitry and its glowing audio valves. Circular aluminium vents ensure the circuitry within does not overheat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen not in use the sockets at the front or back can be hidden by a neat aluminium panel that attaches magnetically. This panel also holds the data cards for the electrostatic bias voltage settings. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiCAN Phantom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealso comes with an attractive, easy to use aluminium, high quality, remote control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tale of two input stages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column dp2-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiCAN Phantom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esports two input stages – one valve\/tube-based, the other solid state – enabling the user to switch between the two in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is, indeed, like having three amplifiers in one, each with a different sonic presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid-state offers pace and immediacy. Tube mode adds fluidity and a free-breathing dynamic quality. Tube+ accentuates the sonic influence of the valves, delivering a spellbinding romantic warmth that may suit, for example, acoustic and vocal musical styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe GE5670 valves have an expected lifespan of around 10,000 hours of use. When the time eventually comes to replace them, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiCAN Phantom’s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esmoked glass panel is easily removed to provide access, meaning the job can be completed in minutes. The amp is compatible also with 6922 valves.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrostatically good!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost headphones create sound by using dynamic (or moving coil) drivers to move air. A smaller number use planar magnetic diaphragms, which are different in form and operation, but still use magnetic fields to cause motion. At the high end of the headphone scene there is another, rare but fabulous sounding driver type – electrostatic headphones.\u003ci class=\"far fa-info-circle pop-elect orange\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrostatic drivers need an separate energiser. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiCAN Phantom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincorporates our original standalone iESL energiser technology with regular amplifier technology to make a single amplifier that can handle every headphone type with aplomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd all users benefit as the component quality and clever circuit design required to deliver such a high level of performance with electrostatic headphones elevates the amp’s performance with other headphone types too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBias voltage simplified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column dp2-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrostatic headphones have varying requirement when it comes to bias voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiCAN Phantom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas two outputs for electrostatics – one set at the ‘normal’ bias voltage of 230V, the other offering variable bias voltage between 500V and 640V, selected by the user. If the wrong voltage is selected, it is possible to damage the headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make this far less likely, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiCAN Phantom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas a series of data cards that specify different bias voltages (these are supplied with the amp). Simply select the card that matches the headphone’s specification and pop it in the card slot – there are cards for 500V, 540V 580V, 600V, 620V and 640V each with a handy guide on the back showing which headphone brand is compatible with that voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery connection covered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiCAN Phantom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupplies a wide array of balanced and single-ended connection options. The headphone outputs are at the front, with the source inputs and preamp outputs at the rear. Here’s a summary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource inputs –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1x balanced XLR (L\/R), 3x RCA (L\/R)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone outputs –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1x 3-pin balanced XLR (L\/R), 1x 4-pin balanced XLR, 1x 4.4mm balanced, 1x 6.3mm (positive phase), 1x 6.3mm (inverted phase) and 1x 3.5mm (includes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eS-Balanced\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etechnology to cut distortion by 50 per cent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrostatic headphone outputs – \u003c\/strong\u003e1x 5-pin normal bias, 1x 5-pin custom bias\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier outputs –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1x balanced XLR (L\/R), 1x RCA (L\/R)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eiCAN Phantom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an extraordinarily powerful headphone amplifier, capable of delivering more than 15,000mW from its balanced outputs and more than 5,760mW from its single-ended outputs in a 16-ohm load. In terms of voltage, it can supply more than 27V into a 600-ohm load; when it comes to electrostatic headphones delivers up to 640V.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"iFi audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56215689200002,"sku":null,"price":3749.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/6652\/0962\/files\/ifi_ican-phantom_photo-12_1.jpg?v=1768428299","url":"https:\/\/premiumhomeaudio.co.uk\/products\/ifi-audio-ican-phantom-analogue-headphone-amplifier","provider":"Premium Home Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}