iFi IF0311014-0009 ZEN Air Blue 2 Bluetooth Receiver

iFi IF0311014-0009 ZEN Air Blue 2 Bluetooth Receiver

Your Hi-Fi, Set Free

The IF0311014-0009 ZEN Air Blue 2 brings CD-quality Bluetooth to home, car, and leisure audio systems with little or no wireless connectivity. It gives your existing setup a cleaner wireless upgrade, while keeping the listening experience simple, stable, and easy to enjoy.

CD-Quality Bluetooth Audio

With Bluetooth 5.4 technology and a Qualcomm QCC3095 series chipset, the IF0311014-0009 ZEN Air Blue 2 supports aptX Lossless for true CD-quality audio at 44.1kHz and 16-bit. As a result, your music can play with zero data loss when paired with a compatible source device.

Need more than standard Bluetooth? This receiver also supports Hi-Res audio up to 96kHz. So, instead of choosing between convenience and quality, you get both in one compact Bluetooth DAC.

Hi-Fi Inspired Circuit Design

The IF0311014-0009 ZEN Air Blue 2 uses a three-stage Hi-Fi architecture instead of relying on one standard SoC to handle everything. Bluetooth reception is managed by the Qualcomm QCC3095 chipset, digital-to-analogue conversion is handled by an ESS Sabre DAC, and custom op-amps take care of amplification.

Think of it like giving each part of the audio chain its own job. Because each stage is handled separately, the signal path is more carefully tailored from reception to output.

Wide Bluetooth Codec Compatibility

The IF0311014-0009 ZEN Air Blue 2 supports aptX Lossless, LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, and SBC. Therefore, it works with a wide range of source devices while still offering high-quality playback options.

For listeners not yet using an aptX Lossless compatible device, LDAC supports bitrates up to 990kbps. Meanwhile, aptX Classic, Adaptive, and HD provide flexible performance across many supported devices.

Built for Home, Car, and Leisure Setups

Thanks to flexible DC 5-12V power compatibility, the IF0311014-0009 ZEN Air Blue 2 can be used in home audio systems, vehicles, boats, and other battery-powered setups. It brings the feel of a home Lossless Bluetooth system into more places.

When used in a vehicle, it can power on and shut down automatically with the engine. Plus, the physical power button gives you direct control when you need it.

Key Specifications

• Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.4
• Chipset: Qualcomm QCC3095
• Bluetooth Formats: aptX Lossless, LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
• Output: RCA L/R
• Power Requirement: DC 5-12V/≥0.5A, centre positive
• Dimensions: 158 x 100 x 35 mm
• Net Weight: 305g
• SNR: 109dB(A)
• DNR: 110dB(A) @ 0dBFS
• THD+N: <0.005% 10k Load @ 0dBFS

What’s in the Box

• 1 x ZEN Air Blue 2
• 1 x USB to DC Cable, 1.2m
• 1 x Short Antenna
• 1 x Long Antenna
• 1 x Quick Start Guide
• 1 x Warranty Card

A Smarter Way to Add Wireless Audio

The IF0311014-0009 ZEN Air Blue 2 is a practical upgrade for systems that need modern Bluetooth without losing the character of a proper Hi-Fi setup. With Bluetooth 5.4, aptX Lossless, LDAC support, RCA output, and dedicated Bluetooth, DAC, and amp stages, it brings cleaner wireless listening to your home, vehicle, or leisure audio system.

FAQs

Does the IF0311014-0009 ZEN Air Blue 2 support aptX Lossless? Yes, it supports aptX Lossless for CD-quality Bluetooth audio at 44.1kHz and 16-bit with zero data loss when used with a compatible source device.

What Bluetooth version does it use? It uses Bluetooth 5.4 technology.

Which Bluetooth codecs are supported? It supports aptX Lossless, LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, and SBC.

Can it be used with car or leisure batteries? Yes, it supports flexible DC 5-12V power compatibility for home, vehicle, boat, and battery-powered setups.

What audio output does it have? The ZEN Air Blue 2 uses RCA left and right outputs.