Music Receiver
blafili B3 Bluetooth Receiver brings your music to life with advanced 32-bit audio processing and LDAC, aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX, AAC and SBC technology. The B3 lets you stream music wirelessly to any home music system, preserving every detail and nuance of your audio—even at extended ranges.
Connect hi-fi receivers, amplifiers or DACs via balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA, optical or coaxial. Two audio inputs — wireless Bluetooth and wired USB-C audio — switch seamlessly.
An ESS ES9018K2M performs 32-bit/384 kHz upsampling, extracting every detail from the source — breathing new life into even the most demanding hi-fi systems.
A 1.34″ OLED shows codec, sample rate and volume in real time. No app required, no guessing what your receiver is doing.
Rename the broadcast (up to 12 characters) and set a 4-digit pairing code per device — factory tools included, no subscription.
| DEVICE | Works | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Phones, tablets & computers (Bluetooth) | ✓ | Any Bluetooth source with SBC |
| USB-C audio from computer | ✓ | USB DAC 16-bit, 48 kHz |
| Powered speakers / amplifiers | ✓ | Line-level output — set amp volume as usual |
“it’s rare to get XLR outputs paired with high quality bluetooth codecs from a DAC at this price point”
“The sound is clean, detailed, and well-balanced across different genres of music”
“This is one of the first devices where I am happy to use bluetooth without feeling like I am compromising too much on sound quality due to the inclusion of the high-quality codecs like LDAC, AAC and aptX HD”
May interfere with wireless microphone systems
It works, sounds great, and the range is awesome. I don't recommend it to anyone using wireless mics as it will cause a lot of interference. Strangely the mic is operating at around 500Mhz and bluetooth is 2.4Ghz.
Perfect streamer
has all the outputs that I need for my application that send out all at once. Sound is clear with better bass than I would if connect my phone or iPad via Airplay or Bluetooth directly to my Onkyo that costs 1k. I had a party and some friends notice better sound in system. Bluetooth connection is solid better than the Wiim that I had before I returned and would cost more than this unit.
Works Great
Works great, wanted this to hook up SLR speaker (3 prong cables). Has HIFI sound. Connects blue tooth automatically.
Worth the Price?
It is pricy compared to the other versions on the market. I searched for one supporting xlr connections. This one has the most connection options available. I tried the xlr connections, but ended up just using rca connections in the end. Both or these options work flawlessly with my iPad. I went down stairs and to the other side of the house and there were no connection issues. I really don’t know how well the cheaper options work, but this one does work well and looks reasonably nice. It is a little weird that the MFB button on the front is the power button.
Worked like a charm!!
Hands down the easiest setup possible. Unit works really well with no issues . I am very pleased with how compact unit is . Thx
Excellent device at a great price
This device rocks! Lots of outputs with crystal clear sound quality!
Quality Bluetooth receiver with many features
This Bluetooth receiver has great sound right out of the box. The range is at least 30 feet. It supports just about any Bluetooth protocol out available making it an excellent choice for low latency and high-fidelity connections. It also has a USB-C connector for input from a computer. It is loaded with outputs. I use the XLR outputs to feed my Hafler amplifier. Although the DAC in this box has been around a few years it's still an excellent choice for great sound.
Excellent Bluetooth stereo Receiver with programmable pass code
We utilize the Blafili B3 in a school gym environment which requires a programmable passcode and excellent sound quality. Staff easily connect to the passcode protected Bluetooth unit. The antenna amplification is spot on using a 30ft extension cable and aftermarket Yagi mounted on the wall. Range is excellent. Sound quality is excellent (we use XLR but also includes optical audio). No complaints and highly recommended the product.
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| Price | $109.00 |
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| Best for | Hi-fi stacks & home theater | Studios, PA & installers | First wireless upgrade for RCA stereos | Guitar amps & PA speakers |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, AVRCP | 5.1, A2DP, AVRCP | 5.2, A2DP, AVRCP | 5.1, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Codecs | LDAC, aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX, AAC, SBC | aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX, AAC, SBC | aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC | aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Audio I/O | Bluetooth & USB-C | XLR male ×1 | RCA | 1/4 inch TRS male ×1 |
| Power | USB-C powered (5V) — no battery | Up to 16 hours | USB-powered — no battery | Up to 10 hours |
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Yes when your source streams hi-res codecs: the B3 decodes LDAC/aptX HD through an ESS ES9018K2M DAC (32-bit/384 kHz) instead of leaving the last conversion to your amp, so nothing is lost between phone and speaker.
The blafili B3 outputs balanced XLR, RCA, optical and coaxial from one box — and it is an LDAC receiver on top.
Yes — codec, volume and pairing data are stored on the unit; it reconnects to the last device automatically and the OLED confirms the live codec and sample rate.
blafili B3 is a Bluetooth receiver not a Bluetooth transmitter, so it can't pair and connect with Bluetooth headset, Bluetooth speaker, Bluetooth receiver and other Bluetooth receiver devices.
You will need to turn off Bluetooth on other devices first, as blafili B3 can be connected by ONLY one device at the same time.
No, Multi Function Button owns these functions ONLY: ON/OFF; BT Connection Reset; Factory Reset.
No, both Alto Bluetooth Ultimate and blafili B3 are BT receivers. What you need is a BT transmitter to pair/connect with Alto Bluetooth Ultimate. Hope it helps.
Yes, blafili B3 supports codecs of LDAC, aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX, AAC and SBC. blafili B3 connects with macOS Sonoma by AAC codec.
In some cases, you could get signal without the antenna but you must use it to get the best signal.
It’s convenient that all outputs( XLR, RCA, COAXIAL, OPTICAL ) are active at the same time.
No, the red light only comes on when there is music playing.
How to connect blafili B3 with two phones: 1. Power on blafili B3 Bluetooth receiver 2. Enable Bluetooth on the 1st phone, search and connect to “blafili B3” 3. After pairing successfully, disable Bluetooth on the 1st phone. blafili B3 will enter pairing mode again. 4. Connect blafili B3 to the 2nd phone by the same way. 5. After pairing successfully, enable Bluetooth on the 1st phone, click to connect “blafili B3” again. 6. Now both 2 phones are connected to blafili B3. Note: Only 1 phone can play at a time, you have to pause the other.
You can absolutely still use the blafili B3, and it will sound great. LDAC, aptX HD are high quality Bluetooth audio codecs that work really well. With that said, in addition to mandatory support for SBC, Bluetooth also includes optional support for many other codecs, like MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and AAC, all of which have their own advantages, and some of which sound very close to aptX HD and LDAC.
