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