iFi ZEN Air Blue 2 Hi-Fi Bluetooth Receiver & DAC Decoder for Desktop and Vehicle Use

Features：
The ZEN Air Blue 2 is equipped with Bluetooth 5.4 technology, powered by a Qualcomm QCC3095 series chipset. It’s the world’s first device capable of both sending lossless audio over Bluetooth using the aptX Lossless codec.
With aptX Lossless, you can enjoy CD-quality audio (44.1kHz, 16-bit) delivered with zero data loss. Additionally, the ZEN Air Blue 2 supports Hi-Res audio up to 96kHz, thanks to compatibility with LDAC and LDHC/HWA codecs.

We take inspiration from Hi-Fi architecture in our approach to Bluetooth implementation. Unlike the standard SOC (System On a Chip) used elsewhere, we combine high-quality components to optimise performance at every stage.
A Qualcomm chip handles the raw digital Bluetooth signal, passing it to a dedicated DAC chip for precise digital-to-analogue conversion. From there, the signal flows to our amp stage, featuring our custom OV series op amps. To ensure ultimate accuracy, our GMT femto-precision clock system eliminates jitter, delivering Bluetooth performance that stands above the rest.

With flexibly 5-12V DC input compatibility, the ZEN Air Blue 2 can easily be integrated into vehicles, 
seamlessly upgrading their sonic performance.

When installed in your vehicle, the ZEN Air Blue 2 powers up and shuts down automatically with the engine - seamless,
hands-free operation every time.

Your Hi-Fi, Set Free.
Lossless Bluetooth is here to stay, but most Hi-Fi systems need an upgrade to keep up.
Offering an instant upgrade to systems limited by little or no wireless connectivity,
the ZEN Air Blue 2 brings CD-quality Bluetooth, maximum compatibility with your devices,
and our very own three-stage Hi-Fi architecture to your home listening experience.

Cut the Cord. Keep the Quality.
Powered by Bluetooth 5.4 for stronger, more stable connectivity, aptX Lossless rewrites the rules of wireless audio - no longer convenience with compromise. With bitrates of up to 1,200kbps, you can hear your music in true CD-quality. As our most affordable Lossless Bluetooth DAC yet, the ZEN Air Blue 2 makes this breakthrough more accessible than ever.

Most Bluetooth audio devices rely on a single chipset to cover the three critical tasks of reception, conversion, and amplification. We don’t believe in that level of compromise.

The ZEN Air Blue 2 benefits from our custom three-stage Bluetooth design. Inspired by high-end home Hi-Fi systems, each task receives a dedicated critical component. Bluetooth reception is handled by a Qualcomm QCC3095 chipset; an ESS Sabre DAC is dedicated to signal conversion; and custom op-amps take care of amplification - completing a carefully tailored signal path. 

At Home. At Leisure. On the Road.
Over the years, we’ve seen users find homes for the ZEN units in cars, boats, and other places beyond the desk they were first meant for.
To celebrate and support these trailblazers, we’ve added 5-12V DC power compatibility, allowing direct integration into vehicles and other battery-powered setups.
Wherever you’re going, you can now take the power of a Lossless Bluetooth home setup with you. 

Cutting-Edge Compatibility.
For those yet to make the jump into an aptX Lossless compatible source device, the ZEN Air Blue 2 offers a wide range of Bluetooth codecs to ensure the best possible performance with your setup.

Alongside the standard SBC and AAC codecs, it includes Qualcomm’s aptX Classic, Adaptive and HD, all versatile and widely supported. For those looking for the highest available bitrate before going fully lossless, LDAC ensures premium-quality listening with bitrates of up to 990kbps.

Specifications
Bluetooth Parameters
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.4™
Supported Bluetooth Codecs: aptX Lossless, LDAC™, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Chipset: Qualcomm QCC3095
Audio Output Performance
Output Port: RCA L/R
Output Voltage: 2.1Vrms @ 0dBFS
Output Impedance: ≤51Ω
SNR: 109dB (A-weighted)
DNR: 110dB (A-weighted) @ 0 dBFS
THD+N: <0.005% with 10kΩ Load @ 0dBFS

Frequency Response:
10Hz - 20kHz (-3dB @ 44.1kHz sampling rate)
20Hz - 40kHz (-3dB @ 96kHz sampling rate)

Power Consumption
5V input: ≤0.25W
9V input: ≤0.34W
12V input: ≤0.45W
Physical Dimension & Weight
Dimensions: 158 x 100 x 35 mm (6.2” x 3.9” x 1.4”)
Net Weight: 305g (0.67lbs)

Payment Terms
 
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Return Terms
 
1. If you receive defective item, please kindly notify us within 14 days. We will guide you the returning instruction for replacement or refund.
2. If you purchased in improper condition, please NOTE that the sipping and handling fee will not be refund, all return shipping fee should paid by the buyer unless item DOA.
3. We reserve the right to refuse any returns for objective reasons.
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2. Avoiding some unnecessary trouble, please check with your country's customs office to inform us what we should declare its value before shipping.
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