New to ZEN Blue 3 are three new modes including Bluetooth RX, TX and DAC, and it also features the aptX Lossless Bluetooth codec to receive or transmit lossless CD-quality and Hi-Res audio over Bluetooth and a variable low-latency mode. ZEN Blue 3 lets you stream lossless CD-quality music from your mobile phone to your Hi-Fi system. Home theater enthusiasts can also enjoy high-quality sound with Hi-Res Bluetooth headphones while watching movies at home and more.

ZEN Blue 3 can now act as a traditional wired DAC via USB-C or S/PDIF input. ZEN Blue 3 has true audiophile Hi-Fi circuitry and is not just a system-on-chip solution using separate Bluetooth, DAC and Op-Amp chips for premium sound.

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Lossless CD-quality sound

The iFi ZEN Blue 3 is the world's first wireless DAC that can both send and receive lossless CD quality without data loss. The new DAC uses the latest Bluetooth 5.4 and aptX Lossless codec and Hi-Res 96 kHz via LDAC and LDHC/HWA. aptX Lossless falls under the 'aptX Adaptive' codec, which contains multiple codecs with different bitrates and bitrates.

Switchable low latency

For those using the ZEN Blue 3 in portable mode to watch video content or play games, there is a low latency button on the front of the unit. Perfect for intense gaming sessions or relaxing movie nights, Low Latency Mode solves the problem of lag between video and audio, meaning the audio is in sync with the video content.

New modes of operation - wired or wireless

iFi ZEN Blue 3 is more versatile than ever, with three new modes to suit every listener. These modes include RX mode which receives Bluetooth from the source device, TX mode which transmits Bluetooth to the device, and wired DAC mode.

Balanced line output

With so many Hi-Res audio options available for the ZEN Blue 3, making balanced circuits available to users is more important than ever. By including a balanced line output, users with balanced sound setups can look forward to significantly reduced signal noise and crosstalk between channels, bringing all the clarity without any audio distortion.

ZEN 3 signature design

Following the redesigned aesthetic of the ZEN 3 product series, the ZEN Blue 3 features a striking two-tone front panel design to stand out among hi-fi 'black boxes'. Similarly, the ZEN Blue 3 exudes character and personality with its smile-like button layout.

Top quality components

Top components from TDK and Texas Instruments were selected as the basis of the circuit. The amplification stage boasts iFi/AMR's 'OV' (Operationsverstärker) series of operational amplifiers, which outperform commercial chips that use low-grade copper and cheap aluminum wire.