blafili B3 Bluetooth Music Receiver

this is by far the best 100 bucks I ever spent. here is why . the sound is amazing. it gives you XLR outs that works with my sound system in a lot of settings . the sound coming out of those XLR outs are crystal clear. and there is absolutely no noise even with the large professional speakers such as QSC k12, and line array.
I used them with behringer wing, Midas and presonus and I was very impressed. I also used them with my home surround and stereo systems . with high end unforgiving speakers such as B&W, Vienna Acoustics etc
but the best part is the customer service.
I bought one device, more than a year ago and suddenly the xlr outs stopped working while both the analog and optic outs still worked . because I loved it so much I bought another one the same day but before it arrived I decided to send a message to the customer service and told them what happened
. within couple of hours I get a response from them saying " can you let us replace it for free" and of course I said yes , they asked me for the order number and a picture of the device which I provided. then they sent me a brand new one and told me to keep the old one even though I told him I bought a new one they still sent me the replacement. This is great customer service and a great product. Now I will keep the Three devices since I love t mm so much.
thank you guys very much.

Bought this unit accidentally thinking it had audio inputs for optical but it is output only. But I I liked how well it performed so much I kept it anyway. It really breathes new life into your streaming. Just make sure you’re streaming at high quality from the base source. Automatically pairs silently and looks fantastic. Just wish it had optical or coax digital inputs for a cd player, but regardless you get a lot of bang for your buck. Highly recommended.

Just received and installed this Blafili B3 after a terribly disappointing attempt at a cheap workaround (UGREEN Bluetooth 6.0 Receiver, which was just horrible audio quality and very low output signal).

WOW! This unit sounds great! Used the optical cable to connect to my 15 yr-old Yamaha Receiver. The time from unbox to completed setup/operation was less than 5 minutes; no changes were made during hookup, so this was out-of-the box configuration. I will update my review after several weeks/months to confirm my satisfaction. This is worth the $98.

I have an audio setup with a Samsung Q80T QLED TV paired with a Yamaha RX-V681 AVR connected to five ceiling speakers and a subwoofer. Before I bought this Blafili B3 receiver, the Bluetooth was the weak link in our setup. The Yamaha RX-V681 was limited to either the AAC or SBC codecs, while the Samsung TV (via ARC) was SBC-only. My phone is a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, which supports the high-res LDAC codec. After connecting this to our Yamaha RX-V681 via an optical cable, I can actually notice a significant improvement in audio quality with LDAC enabled. To ensure the maximum quality, I used the Bluetooth Codec Changer app to force the bitrate to 990K and the connection was still stable. I mainly listen to smooth jazz via Apple Music (for which most songs are lossless), and this was well worth it to get the most out of my audio.

This product works great connected well and made the audio sound great

High-Fidelity Bluetooth Audio with an amazing value

If your are looking for a aesthetically pleasing audio receiver with great output options and extensive Bluetooth codecs support (up to and including LDAC!), you've just found one.

Looks & build:
It features a minimalistic, modern looking metal case with a clear OLED panel that displays current 'source' information, paired with a single multi function button (used to turn the device ON/OFF, enter pairing mode or clear the paired devices list).
The case has a high quality finish and great attention to detail, it's nicely rounded with no rough edges.
On the back, you will find multiple output options, a sleek removable Bluetooth antenna, and a USB-C port.

Connectivity & range:
As a Bluetooth audio receiver, it supports multiple premium codecs, including LDAC (Up to 990 kbps) which will surely satisfy FLAC format fans!
With its external antenna, it provides an excellent range.
However, keep in mind that the highest quality codec - LDAC - will start to degrade if too many obstacles are in the way.
For me, a straight line distance of about 10m through two walls started to cause signal stuttering, but it was just a practical test to see how much of a beating it could take.
In normal everyday use, I tested it at distances up to 15m when streaming from my Android phone (FLAC files over LDAC), it worked perfectly.

Output options are excellent, and it's important to note that all output options are ACTIVE simultaneously if you ever feel the need to connect more than one pair of speakers.
Unlike some competitors on the market, there is no 'volume loss' compared to a direct wired connection.

Sound quality:
The manufacturer decided to use the ES9018K2M DAC chip, which offers an analytical, bright and highly detailed sound profile.

Of course, when tested on $600 pair of speakers it sounds noticeably different than on a $150 system.
I tested it using one of my favorites, "Green Grass & High Tides" by Outlaws. It sounded great on both setups, the integrated DAC managed to pump out the details - especially during the guitar solos, delivering a high fidelity experience that made even the $150 system punch above its weight!
Overall, blafili managed to deliver a great sounding device, that enriches the listening experience and allows even the lower-end speakers to shine (up to their physical limits).

What's in the Box & Manual:
Inside, you get the main device and the Bluetooth antenna.
Additionally they included both an optical cable and a USB cable.
The user manual is clear and concise.

PIN secured pairing & Power User configuration:
The device allows you to set a required PIN code for Bluetooth pairing and lets you customize the displayed Bluetooth device name.
There is also an advanced configuration application available for Windows systems. It allows you to change the pairing PIN and tweak a myriad of other advanced options if you are brave enough to dive into the settings!

Final verdict:
Bang for your buck!

*I couldn't purchase it directly from Amazon Europe, but fortunately Blafili ships to Poland :)*

I am incredibly impressed with both the Blafili b3 and the team behind it. I reached out to the customer service regarding a technical issue, and they responded promptly and resolved it immediately. Upon request, they instantly provided a download link along with a crystal-clear guide on how to set up a PIN code for the Bluetooth receiver. The device works flawlessly and this kind of fast and top-notch technical support is rare. If you are on the fence about buying the Blafili b3, just do it, you won’t regret it! 10/10 highly recommended!

Great support if needed.
Solid unit as a add on for Vintage or older Stereo equipment