About the Arcam rBlink
Great sound and wireless Bluetooth® convenience
Great sound and wireless Bluetooth® convenience
With Arcam's rBlink, you can enjoy all the music from your Bluetooth-enabled iPhone®, Android™ smartphone, iPad®, tablet, laptop or any device that supports Bluetooth audio through your home hi-fi system — with wireless ease and convenience. And it will sound fantastic. That's because this high-quality digital-to-analog converter does a much better job than your player's internal DAC and audio circuitry. Best of all, if your player supports high-end CSR aptX® Bluetooth audio, you can stream near-CD-quality music from your device to the rBlink.
Praise for the Arcam rBlink from Stereophile
"I love this thing! Highly recommended."
— From Sam Telligs's review in Stereophile, February 14, 2014
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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
- rugged cast aluminum case for durability
- 1 pair of RCA audio outputs
- coaxial digital (S/PDIF) audio output
- frequency response: 10 to 20kHz (±0.1 dB)
- THD: 0.002%
- signal to noise ratio: 106 dB
- 3"W x 1-1/16"H x 4"D
- weight: 12.4 ounces
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # rBlink
What's in the box:
- Bluetooth DAC
- AC power adapter (w/ attached 47" DC cord)
- 3 AC power plugs (US/UK/EU)
- Antenna
- 42" Coaxial digital cable
- 42" Stereo RCA cable
- Connections/Quickstart Guide
- "Thank You/Product Registration" Letter
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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 | 1 | |
3.5mm Line Out | None | |
XLR Line Out | --- | |
Subwoofer Out | None | |
Optical Digital Out | None | |
Coaxial Digital Out | 1 | |
Wireless Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth | --- | |
Wi-Fi | --- | |
Apple-compatible | --- | |
Android-compatible | --- | |
General Info | ||
Width (inches) | 2-15/16 | |
Height (inches) | 1-1/16 | |
Depth (inches) | 6-1/8 | |
Weight | 12.35 lbs. | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
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Features
Bluetooth Audio Converter: The Arcam rBlink Bluetooth audio converter 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 stereo RCA or digital Coaxial audio input).
Bluetooth A2DP Technology: The Arcam rBlink Bluetooth audio converter features Bluetooth A2DP technology, which allows you to wirelessly stream audio from your Bluetooth-enabled device 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 rBlink pairs with your Bluetooth-enabled device with a single press of a button. The rBlink will reconnect automatically to a paired device within range (33') when powered up. If the rBlink is already powered up, to reconnect a previously paired device either select the rBlink in the Bluetooth menu of your device or briefly (less than one second) press of the pairing button on the rBlink and this will initiate a reconnection. This unit can be paired with only one device at a time.
TI PCM5102 DAC: The rBlink uses a high-end Texas Instruments PCM 5102 DAC to convert music to a line level output ready for connection to your home audio system.
Analog & Digital Outputs: The Arcam rBlink is fitted with both analog (RCA) and digital (coaxial) outputs to connect to a variety of home audio systems. Either connection sends a 2ch audio signal to your home audio component.
Compact Cast Aluminum Construction: The rBlink comes housed in a stylish yet rugged cast aluminum case and is small and discreet enough to sit next to your HiFi system.
LED Indicators: The Arcam rBlink features a single LED to indicate operation status. If the LED is not lit, the receiver is off (plug the included AC power supply into a power outlet). If the LED is Red, the receiver is powered on with no source associated to it (you can now associate a new device). If the LED is Blue, the receiver is powered on and one device is already associated to it. If the LED is Purple, the connected Bluetooth device has been paused.
AC Power Adapter: The Arcam rBlink Bluetooth audio converter operates off of standard household current using the included external AC power supply.
- Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz, 0.15A
- Output: 6.0V - 600mA
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Nice product, cost effective for my needs in connecting my classic Stereo system and receiver while preserving sound quality. Plan to buy another. good sound quality to obtain remote bluetooth capability.
Tom from Portland Oregon