iFi ZEN Air Blue 2

The iFi ZEN Air Blue 2 is a lossless Bluetooth DAC designed to add high-quality wireless streaming to existing HiFi systems, powered speakers, and compatible car audio systems. Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless supports CD-quality 16-bit/44.1kHz playback without data loss, while LDAC provides Hi-Res wireless audio at bitrates up to 990kbps. Its three-stage HiFi architecture separates Bluetooth reception, digital-to-analogue conversion, and amplification using a Qualcomm QCC3095 chipset, dedicated ESS Sabre DAC, and custom iFi OV Series op-amps. GMT femto-precision clocking helps minimize jitter for more accurate digital playback. A flexible 5–12V DC input allows the ZEN Air Blue 2 to work at home or integrate directly into compatible vehicle and battery-powered systems, with automatic power-on when used in supported in-car installations. Lossless & Hi-Res Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4 supports aptX Lossless for CD-quality 16-bit/44.1kHz wireless playback, along with LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, and SBC for broad compatibility. Dedicated HiFi Architecture Rather than relying on a single Bluetooth chipset for the entire audio path, the ZEN Air Blue 2 uses separate Qualcomm Bluetooth processing, an ESS Sabre DAC, and custom iFi amplification circuitry. Flexible 5–12V Power The 5–12V DC input allows the ZEN Air Blue 2 to be used with conventional home power as well as compatible vehicle and leisure-battery installations. Key Features aptX Lossless — Delivers lossless CD-quality Bluetooth with compatible source devices. Bluetooth 5.4 — Uses the Qualcomm QCC3095 chipset for modern wireless connectivity. Hi-Res Wireless Audio — Supports high-resolution Bluetooth through LDAC. Wide Codec Support — aptX Lossless, LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, and SBC. ESS Sabre DAC — Dedicated DAC stage provides digital-to-analogue conversion. Three-Stage HiFi Architecture — Separates Bluetooth, DAC, and amplification stages. GMT Clocking — Femto-precision clocking helps reduce jitter. 5–12V DC Power — Provides flexible installation at home or in compatible vehicles. Automatic In-Car Power — Can power on and shut down with the vehicle in compatible installations. RCA Output — Connects directly to amplifiers, receivers, and powered speakers. Connectivity & Compatibility Wireless Input Bluetooth 5.4 Bluetooth Codecs aptX Lossless LDAC aptX Adaptive aptX HD aptX AAC SBC Analogue Output Stereo RCA L/R 2.1Vrms @ 0dBFS Compatible Sources Smartphones Tablets Computers Compatible Bluetooth audio devices Compatible Audio Systems Integrated amplifiers Receivers Preamplifiers Powered speakers Compatible car audio systems Power 5–12V DC 5V: ≤0.25W 9V: ≤0.34W 12V: ≤0.45W