I guess those using the Zen to feed powered monitors will disagree here. I think knowing this is a stand alone unit, I would have been inclined to skip the RCA cables and include the power supply if only providing one or the other. While the Zen does have a barrel jack for an external power supply, none is provided so if you wish to power it off something other than USB (which I recommend) you will need to purchase the power supply separately. An instruction card and warranty card round out the package. The Zen ships in a lift top style box with the main unit housed in an egg-crate surround with the USB cable and RCA cables in a small box to the right of the unit. If you are interested in the Zen series or other iFi products, check their website.

I have previously reviewed the Zen Blue and this is the other model in the Zen line and is a desktop DAC/Amp. I have no financial interest in iFi or its parent AMR. Disclaimer: The Zen is a loaner provided by iFi Audio for review and must be returned when the review is complete.

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