iFi Audio ZEN Air Blue - Hi-Res Desktop Bluetooth Audio Streamer

£99.00 inc. VAT(£82.50 ex. VAT)

High-resolution audio upgrades the sound quality of any speaker or system
Enables Bluetooth audio streaming from smartphones, tablets and more
RCA plugs into your favourite legacy system
Bluetooth v5.1-compliant ensuring excellent range and stability
Up to eight paired Bluetooth source devices can be stored in memory
Gold-plated stereo RCA analogue outputs

Manufacturer warranty: 12 months

iFi Audio ZEN Air Blue

Enjoy unbeatable HD Bluetooth streaming from your phone, tablet or computer. It converts Bluetooth audio streams from smartphones, computers or tablets into an audio stream suitable for headphones, amplifiers and active speakers (speakers that run on their own DC power).
The ZEN Air Blue will give you the maximum sound quality from your device – your smartphone, computer or tablet – as it operates at the highest audio resolution level of any Bluetooth system.
Let the Air in.

HEAR THE DIFFERENCE
The Bluetooth system inside has been upgraded by iFi to avoid the 40% drop in audio quality you typically experience with standard Bluetooth, compared to wired audio. It’s the ideal way to wirelessly connect your smart device to a sound system in super hi-res.

EFFORTLESS. EASY.
The ZEN Air Blue is ideal as part of a simple, new set-up for someone just starting out in audio who wants to experience the high quality of music streaming apps like Apple Music, Tidal and Qobuz. Just connect your laptop, smartphone or tablet to the ZEN Air Blue via Bluetooth and connect the ZEN Air Blue to your amplifier or active speakers via the RCA connections at the back.

COMPATIBILITY. COVERED.
The ZEN Air Blue supports any current Bluetooth stereo audio codec (signal) available on the market today. The extensive list includes AAC, aptX HD, aptxLL and aptX Adaptive, aptX – better than SBC, LDAC, LHDC, SBC. Whatever device you are are using for streaming music via Bluetooth, we’ve got you covered.

HD QUALITY STREAMING
It’s also an easy, reliable way to add Bluetooth streaming to an existing set-up or upgrade the sound quality of any speaker or system that uses standard Bluetooth. Bluetooth v5.1 compliant has excellent wireless range, superb stability, and smooth performance. Let the Air into your system and blow the cobwebs away.
Features

High-resolution audio upgrades the sound quality of any speaker or system
Enables Bluetooth audio streaming from smartphones, tablets and more
RCA plugs into your favourite legacy system
Bluetooth v5.1-compliant ensuring excellent range and stability
Up to eight paired Bluetooth source devices can be stored in memory
Gold-plated stereo RCA analogue outputs
Technical Specifications
Power supply requirement: DC 5V, ≥ 0.5A (centre +ve)
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 mm (6.2" x 3.9" x 1.4")
Net weight: 295g (0.65 lbs)
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