ifi Audio 0311014-0001 Zen Air Bluetooth DAC Receiver - Blue (0311014-0001)

ifi Audio 0311014-0001 Zen Air Bluetooth DAC Receiver - Blue (0311014-0001)

The ifi Audio 0311014-0001 ZEN Air Blue is a high-quality Bluetooth audio receiver that adds HD Bluetooth streaming to existing hi-fi systems, amplifiers, or active speakers via RCA. It supports leading hi-res Bluetooth codecs and is built to maximize sound quality from smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Upgrade any system with hi-res Bluetooth

ZEN Air Blue converts Bluetooth audio streams from phones, computers, or tablets into an analog signal for your system. It is an easy, reliable way to add Bluetooth streaming or improve the sound quality of setups that use standard Bluetooth.

• Bluetooth audio receiver for smartphones, computers, and tablets
• Connects to amplifiers or active speakers via rear RCA outputs
• Excellent wireless range with superb stability and smooth performance

Broad codec support for HD wireless audio

It supports current high-definition Bluetooth audio formats for wide compatibility and high-quality playback. Among the 24-bit-capable codecs, aptX HD supports up to 48kHz, while aptX Adaptive, LDAC, and LHDC can reach 96kHz. The Bluetooth engine can be updated over the air, so future codecs may be added.

• aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, and aptX Low Latency
• LDAC and LHDC
• AAC and SBC

Engineered for clean, low-jitter sound

A discrete ESS Sabre Hyperstream DAC with a time domain jitter eliminator, discrete oscillator, and 112dB dynamic range handles conversion. Extensive jitter-eradication is applied to the digital stage, including GMT (Global Master Timing) femto-precision clocking and an intelligent memory buffer; the low-jitter crystal clock has been updated to provide over 20dB better performance.

• TDK C0G (Class 1 ceramic) capacitors minimize capacitor-induced distortion
• Texas Instruments low-noise ICs offer very low noise and distortion with high output drive capability

The Bluetooth system has been upgraded by iFi to avoid the typical 40% drop in audio quality associated with standard Bluetooth versus wired audio.

Simple setup

Pair your laptop, smartphone, or tablet to the ZEN Air Blue via Bluetooth, then connect it to your amplifier or active speakers using the RCA connections. It’s ideal for getting started with high-quality streaming from services such as Apple Music, Tidal, and Qobuz.

Future-ready Bluetooth engine

iFi’s Bluetooth engine is over-the-air updatable, making it ready for additional codecs as they become available.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What devices can I stream from, and how do I connect it?

  Stream from a smartphone, computer, or tablet via Bluetooth, then connect the ZEN Air Blue to an amplifier or active speakers using the rear RCA outputs.

• Can I use wireless headphones or earbuds?

  You will need to use wired speakers or wired headphones to output audio.

• Does it include a power supply?

  A power supply is not included. The device can be powered via its USB port; a 5V power source can be used.

• Which Bluetooth codecs are supported?

  It supports AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX Low Latency, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, and LHDC. Among 24-bit codecs, aptX HD supports up to 48kHz, while aptX Adaptive, LDAC, and LHDC can reach 96kHz.

• Do I need to update it?

  It works out of the box. If you want the newest features or encounter issues, iFi provides update guides for PC, Mac, and Android.

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