{"product_id":"ifi-zen-blue-3","title":"iFi ZEN Blue 3","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe iFi ZEN Blue 3 is a versatile Bluetooth DAC and transceiver designed to bring high-quality wireless audio to HiFi systems, headphones, TVs, computers, and other audio sources. Bluetooth 5.4 with Qualcomm QCC518x processing allows the ZEN Blue 3 to both transmit and receive aptX Lossless, delivering lossless CD-quality 16-bit\/44.1kHz audio with compatible devices. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThree operating modes—RX, TX, and DAC—allow the ZEN Blue 3 to work as a Bluetooth receiver for a HiFi system, a Bluetooth transmitter for wireless headphones or speakers, or a conventional wired DAC. It also supports high-resolution Bluetooth up to 96kHz through LDAC and LHDC\/HWA. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA dedicated ESS Sabre ES9023 DAC, separate amplification circuitry, and iFi's GMT precision clocking provide a dedicated audio architecture rather than relying solely on the Bluetooth chipset. Balanced 4.4mm and RCA analogue outputs provide flexible connection to amplifiers, active speakers, and other audio equipment. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor wired playback, USB-C supports audio up to 24-bit\/96kHz, while optical and coaxial S\/PDIF support up to 24-bit\/192kHz. An RCA analogue input also allows sources such as turntables with a phono preamp to transmit audio wirelessly to compatible Bluetooth headphones or speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/6139\/9068\/files\/25-e_cd4c34ba-49e9-42f5-bce0-4c9639032c7e_1.webp?v=1787043432\" alt=\"iFi ZEN Blue 3 Wireless Bluetooth DAC and Receiver\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThree Operating Modes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRX mode receives Bluetooth audio from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers for playback through a HiFi system. TX mode transmits audio from USB, optical, coaxial, or RCA sources to compatible Bluetooth headphones, speakers, or receivers. DAC mode provides conventional wired digital-to-analogue conversion through the balanced 4.4mm and RCA outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eaptX Lossless Bluetooth\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluetooth 5.4 and Qualcomm QCC518x processing allow the ZEN Blue 3 to both transmit and receive aptX Lossless. With compatible devices, aptX Lossless supports lossless CD-quality 16-bit\/44.1kHz audio at bitrates up to 1,200kbps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHi-Res Bluetooth\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to aptX Lossless, the ZEN Blue 3 supports LDAC and LHDC\/HWA for high-resolution wireless audio up to 96kHz, along with aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, and SBC for broad device compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWired DAC Mode\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZEN Blue 3 can also operate as a dedicated wired DAC, supporting up to 24-bit\/96kHz through USB-C and up to 24-bit\/192kHz through optical or coaxial S\/PDIF. Audio can then be output through the balanced 4.4mm or RCA analogue connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.4 —\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses Qualcomm QCC518x processing for modern high-quality wireless audio.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eaptX Lossless Transmit \u0026amp; Receive —\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports lossless CD-quality Bluetooth in both RX and TX modes with compatible devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Operating Modes —\u003c\/strong\u003e Functions as a Bluetooth receiver, Bluetooth transmitter, or wired DAC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Res Bluetooth —\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports LDAC and LHDC\/HWA up to 96kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtensive Codec Support —\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC\/HWA, AAC, and SBC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESS Sabre ES9023 DAC —\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides dedicated digital-to-analogue conversion separate from the Bluetooth processing stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGMT Precision Clocking —\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps reduce jitter for more accurate digital signal timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWired Hi-Res DAC —\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports 24-bit\/96kHz through USB-C and 24-bit\/192kHz through S\/PDIF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced 4.4mm Output —\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides up to 4.1Vrms for compatible balanced audio equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Latency Mode —\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to reduce audio\/video synchronization delay with compatible Bluetooth equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConnectivity \u0026amp; 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