iFi Audio – ZEN Blue V2

Designed in the UK 1 Year ofWarranty Ideal forAudiophiles Ideal forIndoor Use Bluetooth withLDAC & aptX HD ESS SabreDAC Chip MetalBuild DESCRIPTION YOUR BELOVED ZEN BLUE JUST GOT COOLER THAN EVER BEFORE With an upgraded Bluetooth antenna having an 80% more connectivity range, the all-new iFi Audio Zen Blue V2 adds more spark wireless music listening convenience. Pair your smartphone, tablet, PC or Mac to Zen Blue V2 and chill listening to your favourite tracks from Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, Qobuz or even Tidal. SUPPORTS ALL THE LATEST BLUETOOTH CODECS AND FUTURE UPGRADES The ZEN Blue V2 supports all current and future Bluetooth codecs including Qualcomm’s aptX, aptX Low Latency, aptX Adaptive and aptX HD. You get LDAC and HWA/LHDC, hi-res Bluetooth® codecs created by Sony and Huawei respectively. And, not to forget, AAC—Apple’s favoured format along with the standard SBC codec. Rest assured that the future codecs will be added to the Zen Blue V2 through over the air updates. SEAMLESS AUDIO STREAMING WITH ESS SABRE & QUALCOMM 5100 The iFi Audio ZEN Blue V2 comes with the Discrete ESS Sabre Hyperstream DAC chipset which ensures an extremely smooth digital to analogue conversion. This chipset consists of Hyperstream architecture with integrated Time Domain Jitter Eliminator for low distortion and high dynamic range. Any jitter is eliminated using iFi’s enhanced Global Master Timing (GMT) Femto-precision clock system. It delivers >20db better performance than the previous ZEN Blue. To further reduce the noise, distortion and to widen the bandwidth, iFi Audio has incorporated a custom OV Series operational amplifier. Along with the latest Bluetooth 5.0, the Zen Blue V2 has the newest Qualcomm 5100 chip to process all incoming Bluetooth® data. EASY CONNECTIVITY WITH THE BEST OF ANALOGUE AND DIGITAL OUTPUTS The ZEN Blue can connect to amps or active speakers via RCA and 4.4mm outputs in the balanced mode for lesser noise interference and crosstalk. You can use the optical and coaxial connections to connect to anything with a built-in DAC and corresponding digital input. This includes your TV, an AV amp or an external DAC in your hi-fi set-up. COMPLETELY BALANCED DESIGN FOR CRITICAL AUDIO LISTENERS From the analogue output stage to output, everything is balanced that helps you to experience pure high-quality sound free of noise, interference and crosstalk. To add to this, the Zen Blue V2 features high-grade components like enhanced GMT) clock circuitry, the C0G capacitors from TDK which gets a low-noise power supply from Texas Instruments turning your Zen Blue V2 into a beast. SPECS AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS POWER DC 5V INPUT Bluetooth 5.0TM with AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Low-Latency, LDAC, HWA/LHDC Codec OUTPUT Optical/Coaxial, Audio RCA L/R, 4.4 Balanced Line out FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz – 20kHz 1Hz – 44khz = 88.2kHz) OUTPUT VOLTAGE @ 0DBFS 2.05V (+/-0.05V) DYNAMIC RANGE 109dB (A) SIGNAL/NOISE RATIO 109dB (A) @ 0dBFS THD & N @ 0DBFS < 0.0015% 10k Load OUTPUT IMPEDENCE < 50Ω POWER CONSUMPTION/td> < 2.5W DIMENSIONS 160(w) x 107(d) x 35(h) mm 6.3″ x 4.2″ x 1.4″ WEIGHT 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs) IN THE BOX BOX CONTENTS 1. iFi Audio ZEN Blue V2 2. Bluetooth Antenna 3. AC adapter with attached 46″ DC output cord (DC output: 5V 500mA) 4. Dual RCA 5. Warranty Card COMPARISONS iFi Audio – ZEN Blue V2 ₹ 15,999/- SEE MORE Shanling – BA1 ₹ 14,999/- ₹ 16,999/- SEE MORE FiiO – K5 Pro ₹ 14,990/- ₹ 16,990/- SEE MORE EarMen – Sparrow ₹ 15,999/- ₹ 19,999/- SEE MORE Warranty Ideal For Smartphone & Desktop Desktop Desktop Smartphone & Desktop Weight 800g 205g 436g DAC Chip ESS Sabre Hyperstream DAC ESS Sabre ES9218P AKM AK4493 ESS Sabre ES9281PRO Sample Rate 16bit/484k 768kHz/32bit Inbuilt Battery Battery Life Balanced Outputs Outputs Optical/Coaxial, Audio RCA L/R, 4.4 Balanced Line out 1x 3.5mm, RCA & Digital Optical Out 6.35mm & RCA 2.5mm & 3.5mm Digital Inputs USB Optical, Coaxial & USB USB Type-C Output level 1.65W(16Ω) 1.5W(32Ω) Signal to Noise Ratio 109dB 115dB >115 DB (A-Weighted) 130dB Bluetooth Version V5.0 V5.0 Bluetooth Codecs HWA/LHDC, LDAC, aptX LL, aptX HD, aptX, AAC LDAC, LHDC, aptX LL, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, and SBC MQA Support Volume Control Expert Verdict “The V2 release of the ZEN Blue Bluetooth receiver now has an upgraded antenna for up to 70-80% better Bluetooth range and an upgraded low-jitter crystal clock.” Hi-Fi Trends “The K5 Pro is a very practical DAC Amp solution with a powerful AKM DAC & amplifier circuit. By canceling the dock on K5 & changing the I/O onboard, the K5 Pro becomes an individual DAC amp.” Headfonics “The Sparrow is an affordable and tiny device which you can carry around with you at all times. Just hook it up to your phone or laptop and be amazed how good it sounds.”Headfonia SEE MORE SEE MORE SEE MORE SEE MORE FAQs What is the warranty period and how to claim warranty? iFI Audio comes with 1 year warranty. To claim warranty click here. What all Bluetooth codec does iFi Audio ZEN Blue V2 support? The iFi Audio ZEN Blue V2 supports all current and future Bluetooth codecs including Qualcomm’s aptX, aptX Low Latency, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, LDAC,HWA/LHDC and AAC. Does iFi Audio ZEN Blue V2 come with a DAC Chip? Yes, the Zen Blue comes with a ESS Sabre DAC chip which ensures smooth digital to analog conversion. How many outputs does iFi Audio ZEN Blue V2 come with? The iFi Audio ZEN Blue V2 can connect to amps or active speakers via RCA and 4.4mm outputs in balanced mode. It also has coaxial and optical outputs to connect to other devices. Warranty & Media Reviews 1 Year Warranty Don’t sweat it, this iFi Audio ZEN Blue V2 comes with a 1 year warranty from iFi Audio that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer’s warranty. Read more about iFi Audio’s warranty in India. 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