{"product_id":"ifi-ican-phantom","title":"iFi iCAN Phantom | Hybrid Tube Conventional and Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 70%;\" alt=\"iFi iCAN Phantom logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-ican-phantom-logo.jpg?v=1685977888\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eiFi iCAN Phantom Offers Powerful, Transparent Amplification for Conventional and Electrostatic Headphones\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredible, versatile hybrid tube power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses iFi iESL technology to power EST headphones as well as conventional types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference class, transparent amp design with flexible inputs and outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for those seeking an all-in-one solution to drive their entire fleet of headphones and IEMs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-ican-phantom-ba0-lifestyle.jpg?v=1697042788\" alt=\"iFi iCAN Phantom front 3 quarter with connected Meze Audio cable and headphones on wood table\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\ntable, th, td {\n  background-color: #f6f6f6;\n}\nth, td {\n  padding: 20px;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable bgcolor=\"”#f6f6f6”\" width=\"90%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a30e0b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iCAN Phantom is a reference-class analog headphone amp that combines 2 of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/collections\/ifi-audio\" title=\"iFi Audio Collection Page\"\u003eiFi Audio’s\u003c\/a\u003e greatest hits into one of the most versatile headphone amps out there. It’s half \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ifi-pro-ican-signature\" title=\"iFi Pro iCAN Signature Merchant Listing\"\u003eiFi Pro iCAN Signature\u003c\/a\u003e, iFi’s flagship hybrid-tube amp, and half \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ifi-audio.com\/products\/pro-iesl\" title=\"iFi Pro iESL EST Energizer Official Page\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eiESL electrostatic energizer\u003c\/a\u003e. Visually, the combo is pretty obvious as well, resembling 2 stacked devices rather than a single unit. The translucent window on top is a bonus, allowing you to glance under the hood at those warm, glowing tubes for a cool visual pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic setup is simple: connect your source, plug in your headphones, and turn it up! Beyond that, it can get complex once you move into custom tuning or the electrostatic-side of things. However, if you’re not afraid to dive in, Phantom is powerful with very little it can’t handle, easily managing tough-to-drive cans along with even sensitive IEMs thanks to IEMatch (the only caveat being that electrostatic headroom isn’t quite as good as that for conventional.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhantom’s sound signature tends to be slightly warm with \u003cstrong\u003eTube+\u003c\/strong\u003e mode going all-in with a sweet, musical tonality that pairs well with brighter headphones like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/hifiman-arya-organic-2023\" title=\"HiFiMAN ARYA Organic Headphone Merchant Listing\"\u003eHiFiMAN’s Arya Organic\u003c\/a\u003e, and adding weight and thickness to electrostats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiCAN Phantom is feature-rich and can even moonlight as a preamp (feed your power amp and passive\/active speakers.) While not a great fit for those simply hunting for a TOTL conventional headphone amp only, it’s a perfect match for those seeking a single solution to drive a complete headphone collection from IEMs to Electrostats. For under $5k, it’s probably the best on the street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/articles\/extreme-versatility-ifi-ican-phantom-review\" title=\"Extreme Versatility iFi iCAN Phantom Review\"\u003eRead our full review here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1EdvUwf1hrw?si=P-NVrXLJq-I3OLvm\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Tale of Two Input Stages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iCAN Phantom sports two input stages: one valve\/tube-based, the other solid state with real-time switching between the two. Solid-state offers pace and immediacy. Tube-mode adds fluidity and dynamic quality. Tube+ accentuates the sonic influence of the valves, delivering a spellbinding, romantic warmth suiting both acoustic and vocal musical styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-ican-phantom-ba1-tubes.jpg?v=1697043155\" alt=\"iFi iCAN Phantom top revealing active glowing tubes\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE5670 valves (compatible with 6922 valves) have an expected lifespan of about 10,000 hours of use. When it's time to replace them, the Phantom’s smoked glass panel is easily removed to provide easy access for a swap that can be done in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrostatically Good!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the high-end of the headphone scene there is a less-common but fabulous sounding driver type: electrostatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrostatic drivers need a separate energizer. The iCAN Phantom incorporates the original standalone iESL energizer technology with regular amp technology to make a single amp that can handle every headphone type with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-ican-phantom-ba2-est.jpg?v=1697043394\" alt=\"iFi iCAN Phantom front with connected Dan Clark Corina electrostatic headphones on wood table\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eiFi Nexus: Network Connected Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iCAN Phantom incorporates iFi Nexus, a module that combines with an app to provide a comprehensive, network-attached control system. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/ifi-nexis\/id6450503655\" title=\"iFi Nexis iOS App\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNexus app\u003c\/a\u003e enables your mobile device to act as a super remote for the iCAN Phantom, providing access to features not accessible via the amp’s dash or standard remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe app can display diagnostic information and allow real-time monitoring of the iCAN Phantom’s operational condition (EG. voltage, condition, tube life span, etc.) It can also be used to apply over-the-air firmware updating via your home Wi-Fi network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi iCAN Phantom front and rear connection diagram\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-ican-phantom-connections.jpg?v=1685990201\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(x1) BAL XLR (L\/R)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(x3) RCA (L\/R)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(x1) 3-pin BAL XLR (L\/R), (x1) 4-pin BAL XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(x1) 4.4mm BAL, (x1) 6.3mm (positive phase)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(x1) 6.3mm (inverted phase)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(x1) 3.5mm (includes S-Balanced, cuts distortion 50%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrostatic Headphone Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(x1) 5-pin normal bias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(x1) 5-pin custom bias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(x1) BAL XLR (L\/R)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(x1) RCA (L\/R)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0dB, 9dB and 18dB selectable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5Hz to 500kHz(-3dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid-state \/ Tube \/ Tube +\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≤0.0015% \/ ≤0.002% \/ ≤0.012%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnBAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≤0.007% \/ ≤0.006% \/ ≤0.2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNR:\u003c\/strong\u003e BAL: \u0026gt;145dB(A) | UnBAL: \u0026gt; 130dB(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Power, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;15000mW @ 16Ω | \u003cstrong\u003eUnBAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;5760mW @ 16Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;27.0V @ 600Ω | \u003cstrong\u003eUnBAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;14.0V @ 600Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESL Output Voltage, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro:\u003c\/strong\u003e 640V RMS max | \u003cstrong\u003eNormal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320V RMS max\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC 12V\/4A or 15V\/3A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eiPower Elite:\u003c\/strong\u003e AC 85 – 265V, 50\/60Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 27W idle, 75W max\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.1\" x 7.3\" x 4.7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.3 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFi iCAN Phantom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ifi-ipower-elite\" title=\"iFi iPower Elite Power Supply\"\u003eiPower Elite AC adapter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiR Remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/media.ifi-audio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iCAN-Phantom_QSC_V3-1.pdf\" title=\"iFi iCAN Phantom Quick Start Guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuick Start Guide\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"iFi iCAN Phantom User Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/media.ifi-audio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iCAN-Phantom-User-Manual_Ver0.21.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ifi-audio.com\/about-ifi\/warranty\" title=\"iFi Audio Terms and Conditions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIFi 1 Year Warranty Card\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-ican-phantom-accessories.jpg?v=1685995083\" alt=\"iFi iCAN Phantom and all accessories\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iFi Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":42342994673739,"sku":"IFI-PHANTOM","price":3749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":42342994706507,"sku":"IFI-PHANTOM-OB","price":3261.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-ican-phantom-thumb.jpg?v=1685981296","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ifi-ican-phantom","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}