iFi ZEN Blue 3
Bring lossless Bluetooth to your Hi-Fi or headphones.
The ZEN Blue 3 is the world’s first Bluetooth DAC to send and receive CD-quality audio via aptX Lossless – and comes complete with a Hi-Res USB mode for desktop use.
Cut the Cord. Keep the Quality.
The ZEN Blue 3 offers wireless audio that is free of compromise by incorporating Lossless Bluetooth audio, courtesy of Qualcomm’s Flagship QCC518x Bluetooth audio chip and the aptX Lossless codec. Offering a maximum bitrate of 1,200kbps, aptX Lossless is the first and only Bluetooth codec currently capable of wirelessly sending and receiving CD-quality audio without losing data during compression.
Forging New Connections.
Whether it’s a late-night vinyl session without the speakers, enjoying your aptX Lossless earbuds while working on your laptop, or marathoning your favourite Netflix series on the TV via headphones, the ZEN Blue 3 offers new opportunities for listening enjoyment.
Versatility Breeds Possibility.
Even with all this innovation on show, the ZEN Blue 3 has even more tricks up its sleeve. Leveraging the capabilities of the Qualcomm QCC518x chipset paired with a dedicated ESS Sabre DAC and Hi-Fi circuitry, it outperforms most Bluetooth transmitters and receivers.
The ZEN Blue 3 is also able to function as a fully wired DAC, offering 96kHz/24Bit audio via USB-C, or 192kHz/24Bit audio via SPDIF, which can be output via 4.4 balanced or RCA analogue outputs.
Let That Sync In...
Whether you’re getting lost in a great movie or immersing yourself in your favourite video game, few things take you out of the moment quite like a delay in the audio. This is a notorious issue with other Bluetooth products, but for the ZEN Blue 3 this is simply another place to excel.
When using ZEN Blue 3’s Low Latency mode with a device receiver that supports aptX Low Latency, the time taken to send and receive audio is drastically reduced. When your eyes see it, your ears hear it – putting you right back in the moment, where you belong.
Specifications
| CHIPSET | Bluetooth: Qualcomm QCC518x Series. DSP: CT5302 DAC: ES9023 Amp: MAX97220 |
| DNR | 109dB (0dBFS @ 1kHz) |
| INPUT | RX Mode: Bluetooth 5.4 (aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC, SBC) TX Mode: USB, Optical, Coaxial, RCA L/R (Analogue) DAC Mode: USB, Optical, Coaxial, RCA L/R (Analogue) |
| LIMITED WARRANTY | 12 Months* |
| MAXIMUM SUPPORTED SAMPLE RATE | RX Mode: 96kHz/24Bit TX Mode: 96kHz/24Bit DAC Mode: 96kHz/24Bit (USB), 192kHz/24Bit (Optical/Coaxial) |
| NET WEIGHT | 447 g (0.99 lbs) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | Balanced 4.4mm: ≤102Ω Single-Ended RCA: ≤51Ω |
| OUTPUT VOLTAGE | Balanced 4.4mm: 4.1Vrms (0dBFS@1kHz) Single-Ended RCA: 2.05Vrms (0dBFS@1kHz) |
| SNR | 109dB |
| THD+N | < 0.005% (10K Load)@(20-20kHz) |
| POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENT | USB-C or DC 5V/≥0.5A (centre +ve) |