iFi Audio ZEN Blue V2 - Balanced Wireless Bluetooth DAC
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£199.00 inc. VAT(£165.83 ex. VAT)

Ultra-affordable Hi-Res Bluetooth DAC
All current and future Bluetooth audio formats are supported
AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, HWA Codec
Improved Bluetooth antenna increases range by up to 80%
Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, Qobuz or Tidal compatibility
ESS Sabre DAC chip
Balanced analogue output stage
Connects via RCA or balanced 4.4mm output
Digital connections connects to anything with a built-in DAC and digital input
Compatible with HiFi and Pro audio systems

Manufacturer warranty: 12 months

iFi Audio ZEN Blue V2

The ultra-affordable Hi-Res Bluetooth DAC from iFi Audio just got even better. ZEN Blue V2 is the same hi-res DAC you know and love but better – iFi Audio added an improved Bluetooth antenna that will increase range by up to 80%. Just add a smartphone, tablet, PC or Mac to the ZEN Blue V2.
Whether you’re into Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, Qobuz or Tidal, the ZEN Blue V2 will deliver fabulously flawless music to suit your mood via breathtaking hi-res Bluetooth.
All current and future Bluetooth audio formats are supported. This includes Qualcomm’s aptX and aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX Adaptive, LDAC and HWA/LHDC, hi-res Bluetooth codecs created by Sony and Huawei respectively, AAC, Apple’s favoured format and SBC, the standard Bluetooth codec.
Chill. Relax. Enjoy.

NOT ALL BLUETOOTH IS CREATED EQUAL
Have utter confidence in the sound quality of the ZEN Blue V2. It uses Bluetooth 5.0, and the newe Qualcomm 5100 chip to process all incoming Bluetooth data. The ESS Sabre DAC chip is there to ensure an extremely smooth digital to analogue conversion. Banish standard ‘Bluetooth Blues’ with the ZEN Blue V2.

CHILL WITH THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Analogue - connect via RCA to amps or active speakers or via the 4.4mm output to amps/speakers with a balanced input. Digital - use the optical and coaxial connections to connect to anything with a built-in DAC and corresponding digital input – your TV, an AV amp or an external DAC in your hi-fi set-up.

BALANCED DESIGN IS TRULY SPECIAL
The analogue output stage is balanced, not normally seen in DACs at this price point. Balanced means less noise, interference/crosstalk. It has RCA and balanced outputs at HiFi standard level; 2V SE and 4V BAL and is therefore compatible with both HiFi and Pro systems.

HIGH-QUALITY COMPONENTS
All underpinned by high-quality circuit components such as C0G capacitors from TDK and it’s fed by a precision low-noise power supply from Texas Instruments to make this a rare entry-priced beastie. Plus, iFi have improved their Global Master Timing (GMT) clock circuitry to give you an even smoother musical ride. It means >20db better performance for even more ZEN.
Features

Ultra-affordable Hi-Res Bluetooth DAC
All current and future Bluetooth audio formats are supported
AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, HWA Codec
Improved Bluetooth antenna increases range by up to 80%
Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, Qobuz or Tidal compatibility
ESS Sabre DAC chip
Balanced analogue output stage
Connects via RCA or balanced 4.4mm output
Digital connections connects to anything with a built-in DAC and digital input
Compatible with HiFi and Pro audio systems
Technical Specifications
Chipsets: Qualcomm QCC 5100 Series (Bluetooth) / ESS Sabre (DAC)
Input: Bluetooth 5.1™ with AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, HWA Codec
Digital Output: S/PDIF Coaxial RCA / S/PDIF Optical
Analogue Output: 4.4mm Balanced / RCA Stereo (Single Ended)
Frequency Response: 10-48K (-2DB) under LDAC
Output Voltage @ OdBFS: 2.05V (+/-0.05V)
Dynamic Range: 109dB (A)
Signal/Noise ratio: 111dBA/106.5dBA (BAL/S-BAL)
THD & N @ OdBFS: <0.009% (BAL 6.5mW/2.0V @ 600Ω) / <0.03% (SE 100mW/1.27V @ 16Ω)
Output Impedance: <50Ω
Power Consumption: <2.5W
Dimensions: 158 (I) x 100 (w) x 35 (h) mm
Weight: 476g (1.05 Ibs)
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