iFi Zen Air Blue - Bluetooth Audio Receiver
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Key Features
- Wireless Bluetooth DAC
- Supports any current Bluetooth codec including LDAC and aptX Adaptive
- RCA output makes the connection to amplifiers and speakers simple
- Negates the 40% drop in quality between standard Bluetooth and wired audio
iFi Zen Air Blue - Bluetooth Audio Receiver Overview
The iFi Zen Air Blue - Bluetooth Audio Receiver is a Bluetooth DAC that enables you to get the best audio out of your smartphones, computers or tablets. Connecting wirelessly to your smart devices you're then free to connect to your sound system via the RCA output with retained super hi-res brilliance. The ZEN Air Blue supports all current Bluetooth codecs so you're covered no matter what device or operating system you favour. Easy, reliable and simple to operate, the ZEN Air Blue will fast become essential in your set-up.
Product Ref: 223989
Full Description
View Full DescriptionBluetooth implementation
Standard Bluetooth components use a SOC (System On a Chip) design but iFi opts for a combination of elements that are tasked with different jobs to ensure the highest quality from each stage. A Qualcomm chip draws the raw Bluetooth signal which then feeds it to a Sabre DAC chip that uses a time-domain jitter eliminator, discrete oscillator and 112dB dynamic range to convert the signal to analogue. This delivers the highest resolution audio possible so you can enjoy your favourite tracks the way the artist intended
Flexible formats
The Zen Air Blue supports all current Bluetooth stereo codecs. This includes SBC – standard Bluetooth used by most audio devices, aptX – better than SBC, widely used, found in Android devices, AAC – better than SBC, widely used, found in Apple devices, aptX HD, aptxLL and aptX Adaptive – variations on an improved aptX, LDAC – extremely high quality, designed by Sony and LHDC – extremely high quality, designed by Huawei. This means you're covered no matter your choice of device or operating system.
Features
- Significantly improves your digital sound from Bluetooth devices including computers, games consoles, tablets or smartphones
- Supports formats Bluetooth 5.0TM with SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, LHDC/HWA Codec
- A Qualcomm chip routes raw digital Bluetooth signals to the premium ESS Sabre Hyperstream DAC chipset
- The integrated Time Domain Jitter Eliminator delivers astonishingly low distortion levels
- Texas Instruments low-noise ICs improve output drive capability
- TDK C0G (Class 1 ceramic) capacitors bring stability and reduce distortion
| Power supply requirement | DC 5V, ≥ 0.5A (centre +ve) |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm QCC 5100 Series |
| Input | Bluetooth 5.0TM with SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, LHDC/HWA Codec |
| Outputs | Audio RCA L/R |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz +0/-0.5dB (44.1kHz)1Hz - 44khz +0/-3.0dB (>= 88.2kHz) |
| Output Voltage @ 0dBFS | 2.05V (+/-0.05V ) |
| Dynamic Range | 109dB (A) |
| Signal/Noise ratio | 109dB (A) @ 0dBFS |
| THD & N | <0.0015 10k Load @ 0dBFS |
| Output Impedance | <50Ω |
| Power Consumption | <2.5W |
| Dimensions | 158 x 100 x 35 mm6.2" x 3.9" x 1.4" |
| Net weight | 295g0.65 lbs |
| Prodcut code | IF1904 |
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