iFi Audio Zen blue V2

Name: Zen blue V2
Brand: iFi Audio
SKU: 5060738784745
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

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Specifications and features

Awards

Diapason d'Or

The number 1 in classical music and hi-fi. It is a benchmark in the field of classical music and hi-fi, as well as the distinction it awards to the best devices each year

EISA Awards: Award-Winning Product

Each year, dozens of European journalists gather to select the best electronic products of the year. Awarded by a diverse and impartial jury, the EISA (Expert Imaging and Sound Association) awards recognize exceptional products for their performance, design, or ergonomics.

Overview

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 (high-resolution Bluetooth codecs created by Sony and Huawei respectively), AAC (Apple’s preferred format), and SBC (the standard Bluetooth codec).

This means every possible source device is covered, at the highest resolution Bluetooth specification. And future codecs can be added with Over the Air updates.

Balanced circuits reduce noise and crosstalk. Less interference means clearer sound. You normally find this configuration in high-end products like the Pro iCAN, but iFi now uses it across their range to produce the best audio quality.

What the press says

A large part of audio quality comes from the quality of the electronics that process it. IFi Audio understands this well and offers a small sedentary audiophile Bluetooth receiver box, ready to take on this technological challenge.

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Une grande part de la qualité audio vient de la qualité de la qualité de l'électronique qui le traite. IFi Audio l’a bien compris et propose un petit boîtier sédentaire de réception Bluetooth audiophile, prêt à se plier à ce défi technologique

Hi-Res Bluetooth Receiver

Chipsets: Qualcomm QCC 5100 Series
TDK C0G Capacitors
Converter: ESS Sabre
Low-noise Texas Instruments Integrated Circuits
Bluetooth 5.1 AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, HWA codec

Measurements

Frequency Response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz (<+0/-0.5dB) (44.1kHz)
- 1 Hz - 44 kHz (<+0/-3.0dB) (≥88.2kHz)
Dynamic Range: 109 dB (A)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 111dBA/106.5dBA (BAL/S-BAL)
THD & N at OdBFS:
- <0.009% (BAL 6.5mW/2.0V at 600Ω)
- <0.03% (SE 100mW/1.27V at 16Ω)
Output Impedance: <50Ω

Connectivity

1x stereo RCA output
1x coaxial and optical digital output
1x balanced mini-jack output

General

Output Voltage: 2.05 V
Dimensions (W x H x D): 158 x 35 x 100 mm
Weight: 476 g

Included Accessories

1x power supply unit
1x antenna
1x quick start guide

User reviews

Alain

Amazing Bluetooth receiver in terms of build quality and especially musical quality. Sent from my mobile phone in aptx hd format [24/48] to my dac in rca coaxial [quality cable], the sound is really excellent.

Comment from December 25, 2023 — Experience from December 14, 2023

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Récepteur bluetooth étonnant de par sa qualité de fabrication et surtout musicale. Envoyé de mon téléphone portable au format aptx hd [24/48] vers mon dac en rca coaxial [câble de qualité], le son et vraiment excellent.

Eric

The price-quality ratio is very good considering the quality of this small device.

Comment from August 29, 2023 — Experience from March 06, 2023

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Le rapport qualité prix est très bon compte tenu de la qualité de ce petit boîtier.

Thierry

Easy to set up, meets my expectations.

Comment from February 23, 2023 — Experience from February 12, 2023

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Simplicité de mise en route, conforme à mes attentes.

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