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iFi Zen Blue: The Ultimate HiFi Bluetooth Receiver & DAC - Wireless Inputs/Outputs, Optical/Coaxial/SPDIFRCA/4.4 Balanced, Audio System Upgrade Review

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Revainrating 4 out of 5  
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🎧 Wireless & Streaming Audio, 🎵 Home Audio

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Details

BrandIFi
Connectivity TechnologyRCA
Supported Internet ServicesAmazon Music, TIDAL
Item Dimensions LxWxH6.22 x 3.94 x 1.38 inches
Item Weight476 Grams
Control MethodApp
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Description of iFi Zen Blue: The Ultimate HiFi Bluetooth Receiver & DAC - Wireless Inputs/Outputs, Optical/Coaxial/SPDIFRCA/4.4 Balanced, Audio System Upgrade

✅ EASY BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY - The latest Qualcomm 5100 series Bluetooth (only input) DAC supports Bluetooth 5.0TM in all current and future formats such as AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, HWA Codec. Easily stream your favorite music in CD quality to your system from your smart phone, laptop, DAP, or any device that transmits Bluetooth. Control your music with your favorite music app, sit back and relax. ✅ HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO - With CD quality aptX HD AAC Bluetooth up to 24 bits / 192 kbps you will experience higher quality audio than standard Bluetooth Without the drop in quality your music will have better definition and clarity. ✅ ANALOG OUTPUT - For an easy upgrade connect via single-ended RCA to an amp or active speakers or via 4.4mm output to amp / speakers with a balanced output. ✅ DIGITAL OUTPUT - Use the optical and coaxial or SPDIF connections to connect to anything with a built in DAC and corresponding digital input; your TV, an AV amp or external DAC in your hi-fi set-up. ✅ STYLISH AND SMART DESIGN - Military Grade Aluminum makes up a sturdy and sleek exterior. The smooth curves and edges will bring a sense of peace and tranquility to your home or office.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Exceeded my expectations

I'm not a huge fan of streaming because of the audio, but I have to say I'm impressed with this article. My iPhone uses the AAC codec and my Mac uses the aptX codec, which sounds much better. I like how the central "iFi" indicator on the front changes color when changing codecs. It's easy to connect and easy to find by browsing the Bluetooth menu. Also, it's well built with a protruding antenna for longer range. I hooked it up to my old receiver, hooked up my iPhone 8 and streamed non-stop all…

Pros
  • Everything is fine!
Cons
  • So far so good

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great sounds much better than 1Mii B06 pro

This is my second iFi product that I have bought, a Bluetooth headphone jack (xCan) and this is what I plug into my stereo. Bluetooth connects very well and works slightly better than the xCan headphones. Both are great products. I turn it on with my stereo and it instantly connects to my phone. I am connecting to my iPhone which uses the AAC codec. I also connect my NAD HiFi to the optical jack, the sound is really great but that uses the DAC on my CDs. The high-end CD-DAC sounds a little…

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • weak

Revainrating 3 out of 5

CUMPLE CON LO QUE OFRECE

This Dac BT product is combined with lo que ofrece a plena cabalidad. siempre está connected, pero hay que decir que gasta poquísima corriente que decian que vino sin ella. Recommend the product at 100%. la fuente de poder está en buen estado. AL PARECER EL SISTEMA DE VENTAS POR INTERNET COMO AMAZON, ESTÁ DISEÑADO SOLO PARA LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS.MI DINERO SE HA PERDIDO.

Pros
  • Handy item
Cons
  • Almost everything is fine

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Overall it's pretty good

Pros: Build quality is excellent. At this price I was expecting plastic. It's all aluminum. There is no setting and it connected to my Note 9 straight away.Then the Zen works well and has a very good reception range. I used an optical output so I can't comment on DACS. The sound is pretty good. Needs improvement: When my Note 9 goes out of range, it turns itself off. It doesn't connect automatically. I think the Note 9 is really to blame. I have to press a few keys to get my Note 9 to…

Pros
  • Good product for the price
Cons
  • Reliability

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Beautiful but flawed

I got it back in the end but wanted to share my thoughts on it. Maybe it's useful for someone else. I bought the iFi Zen Blue because: - I wanted to compare it to several other devices I've used over the past few years. - I wanted to use its balanced output (using a 4.4mm to XLR cable straight into my power amp) - I use these devices as preamps. want more) - better sound from a Toslink connection to a good DAC and amp, but I really wanted to use it for a balanced connection to start with.…

Pros
  • Absolutely amazing!
Cons
  • Not bad but...