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Paul Gallagher
Reviewed in Canada on February 19, 2024
Works very well. The only caveat, for me, is there is too much base, so I adjust it either with an app on my device or the receiver/amp it is connected to.
Doug Campanaro
Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2024
It's been great for coverage inside and outside the house. Would recommend.
Terri Crookston
Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2024
I am happy with the speed of delivery and it works well
Giuseppe Gabelli
Reviewed in Italy on April 14, 2024
Permette di usare cuffie cablate con bassa sensibilità collegandole allo smartphone. La qualità e il volume del suono migliorano notevolmente. Si possono collegare anche le cuffie planari, spesso molto dure da pilotare. Le connessioni sono di facile utilizzo, manca però una uscita ottica.
JK
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2023
Modern tvs have terrible sound, they’re so thin. I didn’t want a sound bar as I have quite a nice hi fi and I was happy running a 3.5mm to RCA cable from my old tv. But my lovely new Samsung doesn’t have a 3.5mm output so I tried a headphone DAC I happened to have. It was ok, but playing music through Spotify on the tv was flat and lifeless. Enter the iFi Zen Air Blue. What a transformation. The unit feels like a quality item, its design is nice and it’s pretty compact. Setup took moments and I’m enjoying a much better sonic experience. Music through the tv is bold, lively and involving again. I’m really happy with this, the only thing I don’t like are the red and blue flashing lights when I power down the connected device, it’s like the LAPD have arrived.
GoManVanGogh
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2023
I shouldn't have had to buy this product. I owned it's big brother, the iFi Zen Blue V2, which is a couple of years older and also supports balanced output. But then I was an idiot when re-installing an integrated amp, and plugged the wrong power supply in the the V2, causing smoke signals and eau du plastique. Since I wasn't using balanced in this application, I was pleased to see this new Zen Air Blue at half the price.While waiting for delivery, I brought in a FIIO K9 PRO ESS I had because well, it can also Bluetooth. Hey, I guess I should explain that in my office (a real professional office, not at home) I decided I wanted sound, and I stream high-resolution from an iPad to an amplifier to speakers. Not cheap stuff, but good enough for critical listening. The weakest link in the system is the Bluetooth link over BT 5.1 for about 8 feet.Both the older V2 and the FIIO use external BT antennae and the Zen Air Blue does not. Everything is internal. Nevertheless, I'm getting BETTER connectivity with the new Zen Air Blue. This is exceptional.The Zen Air Blue is a very light box, and comes with a short USB-A adapter cable for power. I guess they expect you to use a spare 5V power supply. I had the 5V from the older unit so I just used that. Build quality of the unit is well - light plastic, but it doesn't need anything more than that. Two RCA outlets on the back, they work fine. Easy to hook up.Pairing was quick and easy. I can stream high res Qobuz or Apple music with no issues. The sound has no artifacts, and is very neutral. It seems to be every bit as good as the older by almost 2 years V2 if you are in single-ended use. I thought the FIIO was a bit warmer and smoother, but then the FIIO is an $800 buck desktop DAC/AMP which also happens to be able to stream Bluetooth. I use the FIIO to power headphones, not generally as a line-out unit dedicated to streaming.Yes, the Zen Air Blue provides streaming and LINE OUT, designed for volume control by other devices or applications. I run it into an AUX line in on my integrated amp. It does not need or want a volume control. In my use case, I set a volume I do not wish to exceed on the amp, but use the iPad to control volume all of the time.If this is the item you need, then it serves it's purpose very well. If you aren't sure you need to spend more money, then you don't need to.
Shaun T
Reviewed in Canada on October 8, 2023
I admit, the external housing of this device is attractive, but when you buy something for your sound system, it’s about sound, not looks.The iFi Zen performance isn’t an iota above cheaper alternatives that sell for a fraction of the cost. Save yourself some money and pass this one by.
JSV
Reviewed in Canada on August 7, 2022
It sounds good but auris blumes hd has better sound and bluetooth range than this one.There are some good features like auto power off, disabling on/off voice prompts and led lights which i don't see in any other bluetooth receiver.It's size is bigger than others.
Stephen Fairfield
Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2022
This is a nice simple to set up & use piece; 1 reco would be to have an auto shutoff after a pre determined period of zero signal. This is used for outside speakers by the pool, so once inside, would be great if it just shutoff.....
STARKWARS
Reviewed in Mexico on June 28, 2022
Estoy gratamente sorprendido por la calidad de audio que ofrece este receptor de Bluetooth, lo comparé con el Zen DAC de la misma marca y se llevan a penas muy poca diferencia de calidad, es importante utilizarlo con un equipo que soporte LDAC para ofrecer la máxima calidad de audio, tengo un Samsun Galaxy S21 Ultra y maneja muy bien este formato, desafortunadamente IOS, no tiene soporte para este formato, pero puedes utilizar un transmisor de alta calidad como un Fiio u otra marca de alta resolución, cómpralo no te vas a arrepentir.
MRR
Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2022
Great value for money, easy to use, sounds great. Tried it with both Tidal and Spotify and you can really hear the difference especially when using the aptx option in my mobile. Great purchase!
Fox M
Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2022
The sound quality that this pumps into my Kef speakers is fantastic. Crystal clear.
Terrien E.
Reviewed in France on December 26, 2022
De la vieille école des "idiophiles" 😂 je me suis tout de même mis, comme tout le monde à utiliser le Web pour passer de la musique.... Pouvoir enfin cumuler la praticité des tablettes et autres smartphones avec le son d'une bonne chaîne hifi est une révélation ! Car au niveau son, rien à voir avec un simple branchement sur la chaîne (avec le son compressé des fichiers audio informatiques). Il y a un réel "+" dans cette petite interface, les circuits et puces spécifiques ne sont pas un gadget. Je conseille à 150 %.
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