About the Arcam miniBlink
Press, pair, and enjoy
Press, pair, and enjoy
The tiny Arcam miniBlink delivers crisp, high-fidelity wireless audio from your Bluetooth device to virtually any audio system.
Arcam has a real knack for building simple, elegantly designed components that sound amazing. Their miniBlink wireless Bluetooth DAC is a case in point. This small, stylish device can fit in the palm of your hand, yet its high-end audio circuitry lets you enjoy all the music from your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet, or computer through your home hi-fi system with stunning fidelity — as well as wireless ease and convenience.
Simply plug the miniBlink into your system using the supplied cable, press and hold the button to pair your device, and begin streaming your tunes. The miniBlink also supports the latest Bluetooth aptX® technology for enjoying near-CD-quality sound with compatible source devices.
Setting up the Arcam miniBlink is as easy as 1 2 3.
Product highlights:
- TI PCM5102 digital-to-analog converter for high-fidelity stereo sound
- wireless audio streaming from any compatible Bluetooth device to an audio system
- aptX® audio coding technology for near-CD-quality sound with compatible Bluetooth devices
- compact design takes up little space
- 1 minijack (3.5mm) audio output (mini-to-mini and mini-to-stereo RCA adapter cables included)
- power supply includes micro USB power cable and international AC plug adapters
- supported codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX
- frequency response: 10 to 20kHz (+0 dB, -0.2 dB)
- THD: 0.002%
- signal to noise ratio: 106 dB
- 2-3/8"W x 1-3/16"H x 4-1/16"D
- weight: 1.4 ounces (not including power supply)
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # MiniBlink
What's in the box:
Arcam miniBlink owner's manual
- Bluetooth DAC
- USB/AC power adapter (w/ US plug)
- 3 AC plug inserts (UK/EU/AU)
- 58" microUSB-to-USB cable
- 39" Stereo minijack cable
- 39" Stereo minijack-to-RCA cable
- "Thank You" note
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Features & specs
Design | ||
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Type | --- | |
Built-in Rechargable Battery | --- | |
Built-in Headphone Amplifier | ||
Output Power | --- | |
Output Impedance (Unbalanced) | --- | |
Output Impedance (Balanced) | --- | |
Audio Specs | ||
Bit Depth (USB) | --- | |
Max Sampling Rate (USB) | --- | |
Bit Depth (S/PDIF) | --- | |
Max Sampling Rate S/PDIF | --- | |
S/N Ratio (Unbalanced, in dB) | --- | |
S/N Ratio (Balanced, in dB) | --- | |
THD (Unbalanced) | --- | |
THD (Balanced) | --- | |
Supported File Types | ||
PCM | --- | |
DSD | --- | |
DXD | --- | |
MQA | --- | |
Inputs | ||
Total Inputs | --- | |
USB | No | |
Optical Digital | None | |
Coaxial Digital | None | |
3.5mm Digital | None | |
Stereo RCA Analog | None | |
Stereo 3.5mm Analog | None | |
Stereo XLR Analog | --- | |
Headphone Outputs | ||
3.5mm Unbalanced | --- | |
1/4-inch Unbalanced | --- | |
4.4mm Balanced | --- | |
XLR4 Balanced | --- | |
Other Headphone Outs | --- | |
Line Level & Digital Outs | ||
RCA Line Out | None | |
3.5mm Line Out | 1 | |
XLR Line Out | --- | |
Subwoofer Out | None | |
Optical Digital Out | None | |
Coaxial Digital Out | None | |
Wireless Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth | --- | |
Wi-Fi | --- | |
Apple-compatible | --- | |
Android-compatible | --- | |
General Info | ||
Width (inches) | 2-5/16 | |
Height (inches) | 1-3/16 | |
Depth (inches) | 4-1/16 | |
Weight | --- | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1Year |
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Features
Bluetooth DAC: The Arcam miniBlink Bluetooth DAC enables wireless connection of your Bluetooth-enabled devices (such as your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Blackberry, or laptop/computer) to your home entertainment system. Now, you will be able to listen to music files and music apps from your Bluetooth-enabled devices on your home stereo system (your home system must have a free analog aux input).
Bluetooth A2DP Technology: The Arcam miniBlink Bluetooth audio converter features Bluetooth A2DP technology, which allows you to wirelessly stream audio from your Bluetooth-enabled Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android tablet/smartphone, Blackberry, Windows PC, Mac computer and more to your home entertainment system. You will continue to control your music and view song/artist information from your Bluetooth-enabled device.
Apt-X Compatible: Apt-X audio coding, which is featured on a growing number of Android mobile devices as well as MacBooks and Apple desktop computers, allows audio to be broadcast wirelessly in significantly higher quality than over standard Bluetooth. The apt-X codec achieves a 4:1 compression ratio, allowing for near-CD quality listening (16-bit/44.1kHz). You'll instantly notice more extensive dynamic range, deeper bass, and crystal-clear top end.
Simple Pairing & Auto Reconnection: The Arcam miniBlink pairs with your Bluetooth-enabled device with a single press of a button. The miniBlink will reconnect automatically to a paired device within range (33') when powered up. If the miniBlink is already powered up, to reconnect a previously paired device either select the miniBlink in the Bluetooth menu of your device or briefly (less than one second) press of the pairing button on the miniBlink and this will initiate a reconnection. This unit can be paired with only one device at a time.
24-Bit DAC: The Arcam miniBlink uses a high-end PCM 5102 DAC to convert music to a line-level output ready for connection to a whole host of audio systems.
Stereo Minijack Output: The Arcam miniBlink is fitted with a stereo minijack (3.5mm) analog output to connect to a variety of home audio systems. A 39" stereo minijack cable and a 39" stereo minijack-to-RCA cable are included.
Power Requirements: The miniBlink Bluetooth DAC operates off of household current using the included 58" microUSB-to-USB cable and AC power adapter. The miniBlink can also be powered from a free USB port (5V/1A) on the back of your home receiver.
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Simple to set up and pair to my iPhone. It was immediately obvious that the sound through the miniBlink's DAC and preamp was a big improvement vs streaming analog from the phone's mini jack: deeper, more articulate bass; wider dynamic range; better definition of instruments.
Marc from Los Angeles, CA