iFi Audio ZEN Air Blue 2 Bluetooth Receiver

iFi Audio ZEN Blue 2: The World’s First Bit-Perfect Lossless Bluetooth Receiver The ZEN Air Blue 2 is designed to breathe new life into your existing audio system. Whether you are streaming from a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, this device ensures your music maintains its soul. By incorporating cutting-edge aptX Lossless technology, the ZEN Blue 2 delivers CD-quality audio with zero data loss, finally bridging the gap between wireless convenience and high-fidelity performance. What's In The Box? Everything you need is included with the iFi Audio ZEN Air Blue 2. ZEN Air Blue 2 High-Resolution Bluetooth DAC USB-A to DC Power Cable (Power supply not included) Quick Start Guide Warranty Card World’s First aptX Lossless: Experience CD-Quality Audio Without the Wires The ZEN Air Blue 2 is a pioneer in wireless audio, featuring the Qualcomm QCC3095 chipset. It is among the first to support aptX Lossless, allowing you to enjoy 16-bit/44.1kHz audio exactly as it was recorded. By delivering bit-for-bit accuracy and bitrates up to 1,200kbps, it eliminates the "compressed" sound of standard Bluetooth, ensuring your wireless connection is indistinguishable from a wired one. Discrete Three-Stage Architecture: Eliminate Noise for a Cleaner, More Expansive Soundstage Unlike generic receivers that rely on a single "all-in-one" chip to handle everything, the ZEN Air Blue 2 employs a dedicated three-stage design. Bluetooth reception, digital-to-analog conversion, and the final amplification stage are all handled by specialized components - including a discrete ESS Sabre DAC and custom OV series op-amps. This architectural separation keeps the noise floor at an absolute minimum, resulting in a cleaner, more expansive soundstage. Jitter-Free GMT Precision: Restore Natural Musicality with Master-Clock Timing Timing is everything in digital audio. The ZEN Air Blue 2 utilizes our Global Master Timing (GMT) femto-precision clock system to eradicate jitter - the digital timing errors that cause harshness and a lack of detail. By combining this with TDK C0G Class 1 ceramic capacitors, the internal circuitry ensures high stability and vanishingly low distortion for a smooth, natural musicality that honors the original recording. Universal High-Res Compatibility: Automatically Unlock the Best Quality from Any Device While it leads the way with Lossless tech, the ZEN Air Blue 2 is built to work with every source. It supports the full spectrum of high-res codecs, including LDAC and LHDC/HWA at 96kHz, alongside aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, and AAC. The front-panel LED logo acts as a real-time indicator, changing color to confirm exactly which codec is being received, so you always know you're getting the best possible performance from your device. Seamless 5V–12V Integration: Enjoy High-Fidelity Streaming at Home or on the Road With new 5V–12V DC input compatibility, the ZEN Air Blue 2 works from your home, in a car, or even a boat. The Auto Power-On function mirrors your engine's start - giving you instant, hands-free wireless audio the moment you turn the key. Its gold-plated RCA outputs provide a high-quality 2.1V signal, making it a simple plug-and-play upgrade for any integrated amplifier, active speakers, or vintage receiver. ZEN Air Blue 2 Specs Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.4™ Chipset Qualcomm QCC3095 Series Supported Codecs aptX Lossless, LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC DAC Chipset Discrete ESS Sabre Hyperstream with GMT Clock Outputs RCA L/R (Gold-Plated) Output Voltage 2.1Vrms @ 0dBFS Frequency Response 10Hz - 20kHz (-3dB @ 44.1kHz) / 20Hz - 40kHz (-3dB @ 96kHz) Signal-to-Noise Ratio 109dB (A) THD+N <0.005% (10k Load @ 0dBFS) Power Requirement DC 5V-12V / ≥0.5A (Center Positive) Dimensions 158 x 100 x 35 mm (6.2" x 3.9" x 1.4") Net Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) ZEN Air Blue 2 Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide