On 30 April, as music lovers around the world celebrate International Jazz Day, iFi is launching six new entry-level HiFi solutions designed to make high-quality listening feel simple, approachable, and enjoyable from day one.
The launch brings together two clear routes into better sound. For home listeners, the new ZEN Air 2 series introduces three compact upgrades for Bluetooth streaming, desktop digital audio, and vinyl playback. For portable listeners, three Hi-Res Starter Kits pair iFi’s standout portable DAC/amps with AIRO Astra IEMs to create complete plug-and-play solutions for everyday listening.
Jazz is built on timing, texture, space, and emotion. It is the brush of a cymbal, the warmth of a double bass, the breath behind a saxophone, and the feel of musicians playing in the same room. These are exactly the details that better audio helps reveal. That makes International Jazz Day the perfect moment to invite more listeners into HiFi.
Whether you are upgrading a turntable, improving Bluetooth streaming, moving beyond basic laptop audio, or taking lossless music with you, each new setup is designed around one simple idea: plug in, press play, and hear more from the music you already love.
A New Entry Point into Home HiFi
The original ZEN Air series, launched in 2022, became a popular first step into HiFi by combining iFi sound quality with simple setup and accessible pricing. The new ZEN Air 2 range builds on that success with thoughtful upgrades across Bluetooth, digital, and analogue listening.
The compact desktop-friendly form and iconic ZEN design remain, but the experience has been refined. Built around iFi’s trickle-down technology and unmistakably British analogue tuning, the range keeps things easy where they should be easy, while preserving the sound quality and musical character that define iFi.
ZEN Air Blue 2
Bluetooth DAC receiver for modern wireless HiFi
Bluetooth audio has come a long way. With higher-quality streaming now part of everyday listening, many existing HiFi systems need a simple way to keep up.
The ZEN Air Blue 2 is designed as an instant wireless upgrade. As a Bluetooth DAC receiver, it brings CD-quality wireless audio to an existing amplifier, powered speaker system, or even an in-car stereo setup.
Its triple-stage Bluetooth architecture gives each stage of the signal path its own dedicated component. This helps reduce noise and distortion, so music sounds cleaner, clearer, and more faithful to the original recording.
For anyone who wants the convenience of wireless streaming without giving up sound quality, ZEN Air Blue 2 is an easy place to start.
ZEN Air DAC 2
Entry-level audiophile DAC for desktop and home listening
The ZEN Air DAC 2 is made for listeners who are ready to move beyond basic laptop, tablet, or desktop audio.
At its heart is a bit-perfect DAC from Cirrus Logic, chosen for its natural and musical presentation. It keeps detail intact without making music sound harsh or overly analytical, bringing iFi’s smooth and emotionally engaging house sound into a compact all-in-one solution.
A 4.4mm balanced headphone output allows compatible headphones to benefit from a wider soundstage, lower noise, and reduced crosstalk. XBass+ adds extra depth and weight when a track needs it, while PowerMatch provides additional gain to help drive a wider range of headphones.
Small, simple, and capable, ZEN Air DAC 2 makes true high-resolution audio easy to enjoy at home.
ZEN Air Phono 2
Phono preamp for cleaner and more detailed vinyl playback
Vinyl continues to bring listeners closer to the ritual of music, but many turntables and amplifiers rely on built-in phono stages that can limit performance.
The ZEN Air Phono 2 gives turntable owners a simple but meaningful upgrade. As a dedicated phono preamp, it helps deliver a cleaner signal, a quieter background, and a more faithful analogue listening experience.
Its precise RIAA playback curve ensures records are reproduced accurately, preserving the warmth and character of vinyl while staying true to the original recording. An intelligent subsonic filter also helps correct issues caused by warped records without stripping away bass or adding unwanted artefacts.
The result is smoother, more controlled vinyl playback that keeps the music feeling natural and alive.
Three Portable Hi-Res Starter Kits
Alongside the new ZEN Air 2 home range, iFi is also launching three Hi-Res Starter Kits for listeners who want better sound wherever life takes them.
Each kit pairs AIRO Astra IEMs with one of iFi’s portable audio solutions, creating a complete entry-level system in one box. These are designed for commuting, travelling, working, relaxing, and everyday listening, giving music lovers an easy way to unlock more detail, depth, and emotion from their favourite tracks.
GO blu Air Starter Kit
Wireless Hi-Res audio in a pocket-sized setup
The GO blu Air Starter Kit combines a compact Bluetooth DAC amp with AIRO Astra IEMs to create a complete wireless Hi-Res listening system.
GO blu Air is small enough to slip into a pocket, but it brings cleaner Bluetooth audio and stronger amplification than standard wireless listening. Music feels more detailed, more natural, and more enjoyable, whether you are on the move or winding down at home.
Paired with Astra’s smooth, warm-neutral tuning, this kit is ideal for anyone who wants wireless freedom without the usual compromise in sound quality.
Hip-Dac 3 Starter Kit
A powerful portable DAC/amp for lossless listening
For listeners ready to take a bigger step into portable HiFi, the hip-dac 3 Starter Kit offers a more powerful and expressive setup.
The hip-dac 3 combines clean amplification with iFi’s smooth and detailed sound signature, helping music feel fuller, more dynamic, and more emotionally engaging. XBass adds low-end presence when needed, giving tracks extra weight and impact while keeping the presentation clear.
Matched with Astra’s fast and responsive titanium drivers, this kit is a strong choice for anyone who wants to experience lossless audio with greater detail, depth, and drive on the go.
GO pod Air Starter Kit
Turn wired IEMs into a true wireless Hi-Res system
The GO pod Air Starter Kit transforms AIRO Astra IEMs into a true wireless Hi-Res Bluetooth system.
As a high-performance Bluetooth IEM adapter, GO pod Air brings together the quality of wired listening and the convenience of wireless use. It is designed for listeners who want freedom from cables, but still care about sound.
Dual microphones and noise suppression technology help keep calls clear throughout the day. With up to 7 hours of playback on a single charge, plus up to 15 hours with the lightweight charging case, it is built for work, travel, and everyday listening.
Combined with Astra’s ergonomic fit, this setup is comfortable enough for longer sessions without fatigue.
Start Your HiFi Journey
Together, the ZEN Air 2 series and Hi-Res Starter Kits make it easier than ever to take the first step into better sound.
For the home, the ZEN Air 2 range covers the essentials: Bluetooth streaming, desktop digital audio, and vinyl playback. For portable listening, the Starter Kits offer three simple choices: wireless convenience, powerful wired performance, and true wireless IEM freedom.
Each setup is designed to be easy to use, easy to enjoy, and easy to grow with.
This International Jazz Day, iFi invites more listeners to start their HiFi journey and hear their music with more texture, more emotion, and more life.
