iFi Audio ZEN Blue Wireless Streamer | Audio Emotion

Product Description

High-resolution Bluetooth DAC.
iFi's ultra-affordable hi-res Bluetooth® DAC just got even better!

Features

Chill. Relax. Enjoy.
The ZEN Blue V2 is the same hi-res DAC you know and love but better!

iFi have added an improved Bluetooth® antenna that will increase range by up to 80%.

Just add a smartphone, tablet, PC or Mac to the ZEN Blue V2. And chillax.

Whether youre into Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, Qobuz or Tidal, the ZEN Blue V2 will deliver fabulously flawless music to suit your mood via breathtaking hi-res Bluetooth®.

Hi-res to the nth degree.
All current and future Bluetooth® audio formats are supported.

This includes Qualcomms aptX and aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX Adaptive, LDAC and HWA/LHDC, hi-res Bluetooth® codecs created by Sony and Huawei respectively, AAC, Apples favoured format and SBC, the standard Bluetooth® codec.

This means every possible source device is covered, at the highest resolution Bluetooth® specification. And future codecs can be added with Over the Air updates.

Not all Bluetooth is created equal.
Have utter confidence in the sound quality of the ZEN Blue V2.

It uses Bluetooth5.0®, the very latest version, and the newest Qualcomm 5100 chip to process all incoming Bluetooth® data. The ESS Sabre DAC chip is there to ensure an extremely smooth digital to analogue conversion.

Banish standard Bluetooth Blues with the ZEN Blue V2.

Enjoy. Your way.
Chill with the best of both worlds.

Analogue connect via RCA to amps or active speakers or via the 4.4mm output to amps/speakers with a balanced input.

Digital use the optical and coaxial connections to connect to anything with a built-in DAC and corresponding digital input your TV, an AV amp or an external DAC in your hi-fi set-up.

Balanced design is truly special.
The analogue output stage is balanced, not normally seen in DACs at this price point. Balanced means less noise, interference/crosstalk.

It has RCA and balanced outputs at HiFi standard level; 2V SE and 4V BAL and is therefore compatible with both HiFi and Pro systems.

All underpinned by high-quality circuit components such as C0G capacitors from TDK and its fed by a precision low-noise power supply from Texas Instruments to make this a rare entry-priced beastie.

Plus iFi have improved their Global Master Timing (GMT) clock circuitry to give you an even smoother musical ride. It means >20db better performance for even more ZEN.

Specifications

Product Type

Streamers / Music Servers

EAN

5060738784752

GTIN

5060738784752

Brand

iFi Audio

Condition

New

Product Code

IFI-ZENBLUE

Description

High-resolution Bluetooth DAC.
iFi's ultra-affordable hi-res Bluetooth® DAC just got even better!

Features

Chill. Relax. Enjoy.
The ZEN Blue V2 is the same hi-res DAC you know and love but better!

iFi have added an improved Bluetooth® antenna that will increase range by up to 80%.

Just add a smartphone, tablet, PC or Mac to the ZEN Blue V2. And chillax.

Whether youre into Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, Qobuz or Tidal, the ZEN Blue V2 will deliver fabulously flawless music to suit your mood via breathtaking hi-res Bluetooth®.

Hi-res to the nth degree.
All current and future Bluetooth® audio formats are supported.

This includes Qualcomms aptX and aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX Adaptive, LDAC and HWA/LHDC, hi-res Bluetooth® codecs created by Sony and Huawei respectively, AAC, Apples favoured format and SBC, the standard Bluetooth® codec.

This means every possible source device is covered, at the highest resolution Bluetooth® specification. And future codecs can be added with Over the Air updates.

Not all Bluetooth is created equal.
Have utter confidence in the sound quality of the ZEN Blue V2.

It uses Bluetooth5.0®, the very latest version, and the newest Qualcomm 5100 chip to process all incoming Bluetooth® data. The ESS Sabre DAC chip is there to ensure an extremely smooth digital to analogue conversion.

Banish standard Bluetooth Blues with the ZEN Blue V2.

Enjoy. Your way.
Chill with the best of both worlds.

Analogue connect via RCA to amps or active speakers or via the 4.4mm output to amps/speakers with a balanced input.

Digital use the optical and coaxial connections to connect to anything with a built-in DAC and corresponding digital input your TV, an AV amp or an external DAC in your hi-fi set-up.

Balanced design is truly special.
The analogue output stage is balanced, not normally seen in DACs at this price point. Balanced means less noise, interference/crosstalk.

It has RCA and balanced outputs at HiFi standard level; 2V SE and 4V BAL and is therefore compatible with both HiFi and Pro systems.

All underpinned by high-quality circuit components such as C0G capacitors from TDK and its fed by a precision low-noise power supply from Texas Instruments to make this a rare entry-priced beastie.

Plus iFi have improved their Global Master Timing (GMT) clock circuitry to give you an even smoother musical ride. It means >20db better performance for even more ZEN.

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Awesome value for money

This bluetooth DAC is exceptionally good and this (or any realistic) price point, effortlessly streams Tidal or Spotify to legacy equipment , in my case a Meridian F80. The sound in this setup is articulate and laid back - very Meridian. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend at this price point -so good that i'm now seriously considering an ifi NEO to fully unfold MQA for my Meridian M6's.

Allistair | North Yorks | September 2021

the iFi Audio shows that it's clearly a talented DAC. sounds sweet and tonally convincing... richness to the strings... This is comfortably the best that I've heard... three dimensionality, scale and tonal richness is immediately noticeable.

There is an effortless to the presentation...

iFi Audio has tied reliability, flexibility and outright performance together in a single package is very impressive. That it's also done all of this for £130 is nothing short of outstanding.

A genuine bargain but quite possibly the best Bluetooth device we've ever encountered.

Exceptional performance; build quality; price.

A brilliant Bluetooth DAC that delivers outstanding performance at a bargain price.

Hi-Fi Choice | | February 2020

About the Brand

Since launching in 2012, your love of music is why we continue to pour our heart and soul into creating audio devices that make a difference to how you live your life.

It's why we oversee the design, development and manufacture of more than 50 products from our headquarters in Southport, UK.

It's why we source parts from across the globe including Germany, USA and Japan.

And it's why we set up our distribution centre in the USA who serve industry leading retailers such as B&H and etailz and work hard on increasing our global network.

You are the reason.
You deserve the highest quality audio, wherever you are.
iFi delivers it.

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The materials used in many of our products improve sound performance by removing echo and irritating jitter.

iFi products and their packaging are made from recyclable materials, including Aluminium, Paper and Recycled plastics. There are no hazardous toxins in our components, and we ensure every product released meets environmental standards.

iFi prides itself on being an eco-friendly company.

Website

www.ifi-audio.com

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2 Customer Reviews

iFi Audio ZEN Blue V2

Name: iFi Audio ZEN Blue V2
Brand: iFi Audio
Price: 199.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

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