[daytrader]

The procedure itself isn't complicated and here is a link for your convenience: https://ifi-audio.com/downloads/

Its unfortunate Apple is not using the equivalent of LDAC with their phone over BT. The Zen Blue would be a much more attractive purchase if that were the case for a lot of iPhone source users. The convenience of wireless is great but for highly resolving systems, usb still seems the way to go at this point in time.

 

[daytrader]

...Also can we fix the pairing issue with Apple iPhone so we don’t have to manually reconnect every time, like you have for android based phones?
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[dharmasteve]

...Also can we fix the pairing issue with Apple iPhone so we don’t have to manually reconnect every time, like you have for android based phones?

It's sad though that AAC is so much poorer sounding than LDAC. You would have thought Apple would have been ahead of the game. My iPad is now behind Android and hardly gets used.

 

[daytrader]

Please see this post:

Also, do you like your ZEN Blue ?

Used, within the limits of my iPhone, with my Stax L700/007tll set up, its very enjoyable, not bad for a BT/DAC I spent $130 for. High praise I’d say!

 

[iFi audio]

Used, within the limits of my iPhone, with my Stax L700/007tll set up, its very enjoyable, not bad for a BT/DAC I spent $130 for. High praise I’d say!

Thanks, your feedback means a lot to us!

Also, recently we were able to convince our chief designer Thorsten Loesh to answer several questions, which were published here:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ifi...d-thorsten-loesch.923910/page-3#post-15466235

 

[shootertwist]

Hi ifi, do you have products that can do the same but portable? Been looking at xcan and can ut do what the zen blue can do, get the bluetooth stream and pass a digital signal to a dac amp? Many thanks

 

[JM22681]

@iFi audio - unfortunately I have no Android devices other than a chromebook. I tried putting it in developer mode and getting the app installed. I got all the way to the point where the firmware uploaded 100%, blue light blinked for a minute or so, but it seems like it doesn’t re-connect automatically to commit and finish. Tried it 4-5 times with the same result.

Do you have any chromebook installation procedure, or ideally an iOS based app in development?

 

[OuYang]

Having ZEN Blue for several weeks, overall it is quite good. Devices I use:
Android based TV Box connect with SBC@16/44.1
USB dongle on Nintendo Switch connect with aptX@16/48
iPad connect with AAC@16/44.1
Google Pixel 4 connect with LDAC@16/44.1~24/96

The best SQ comes from UAPP on Pixel 4 with LDAC, really impressive digital output quality, analog output is good either.

 

[iFi audio]

The best SQ comes from UAPP on Pixel 4 with LDAC, really impressive digital output quality, analog output is good either.

Thanks! LDAC is something, isn't it ?

Hi ifi, do you have products that can do the same but portable? Been looking at xcan and can ut do what the zen blue can do, get the bluetooth stream and pass a digital signal to a dac amp?

Nope, sorry!

@iFi audio - unfortunately I have no Android devices other than a chromebook. I tried putting it in developer mode and getting the app installed. I got all the way to the point where the firmware uploaded 100%, blue light blinked for a minute or so, but it seems like it doesn’t re-connect automatically to commit and finish. Tried it 4-5 times with the same result.

iOS should happen, but this is in hands of the BT receiver manufacturer. Once it's released, we'll announce it here!

Also folks, just a friendly reminder that our hip-dac tour registration is still open. We're closing the list on the 1st of March!

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ifi-audio-hip-dac-the-tour.925996/

 

[Gww1]

I'm thinking of picking up one of these for my desk setup, I have a question though:

Is it possible to turn the unit off without unplugging the power?
I don't want the lights flashing all the time when it's not being used and I don't want to have to unplug it or switch off at the mains when not in use.

 

[AndyBrechin]

I'm thinking of picking up one of these for my desk setup, I have a question though:

Is it possible to turn the unit off without unplugging the power?
I don't want the lights flashing all the time when it's not being used and I don't want to have to unplug it or switch off at the mains when not in use.

I have one of these for sale (mint), see earlier in thread. I bought a switch to add to the DC input line so I can toggle on and off the power (otherwise it does have lights on / blink / look for Bluetooth pairing all the time.

 

[AndyBrechin]

I have one of these for sale (mint), see earlier in thread. I bought a switch to add to the DC input line so I can toggle on and off the power (otherwise it does have lights on / blink / look for Bluetooth pairing all the time.

Here's the switch in close up.

 

[Gww1]

Here's the switch in close up.

Thanks for that, unfortunately I think that would annoy me so will have a look what else is available. I don't understand why a device like this wouldn't have a power button.....

 

[daytrader]

Thanks for that, unfortunately I think that would annoy me so will have a look what else is available. I don't understand why a device like this wouldn't have a power button.....

I‘m pretty sure the easy answer is it sounds better when on 24/7 and also uses very little electricity. A neatly cutout placed over the power button can be a nice solution if one prefers not to see the illuminated light.

 

[iFi audio]

I‘m pretty sure the easy answer is it sound better when on 24/7 and also uses little electricity.

Yes, that was the goal indeed!