{"product_id":"ifi-zenblue3","title":"iFi Audio ZEN Blue 3 - Balanced Hi-Res Wireless Bluetooth DAC","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eiFi Audio, a trailblazer in high-fidelity audio components, is proud to reveal the ZEN Blue3 hi-resolution Bluetooth DAC. By merging wireless connectivity with lossless CD quality audio transmission and audiophile-grade circuitry, ZEN Blue 3 offers a true audiophile-grade Bluetooth experience for your Hi-Fi system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to the ZEN Blue 3 is three new operation modes including Bluetooth RX, TX, and DAC, while also featuring aptX Lossless Bluetooth codec to receive or transmit Lossless CD-quality and Hi-Res audio over Bluetooth and a switchable low-latency mode. ZEN Blue 3 allows you to stream lossless CD-quality music from your mobile phone to your Hi-Fi system. Home cinema lovers can also enjoy high-quality audio with Hi-Res Bluetooth headphones while watching movies at home, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZEN Blue 3 can now act as a traditional wired DAC via USB-C or S\/PDIF inputs. ZEN Blue 3 has true audiophile-grade, Hi-Fi circuitry and is not just a System on a Chip solution by using separate Bluetooth, DAC and Op-Amp chips for superior sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudiophile-grade Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLossless CD Quality Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe iFi ZEN Blue 3 is the worlds first wireless DAC that can both transmit and receive lossless CD quality with no data loss. The new DAC uses the latest Bluetooth 5.4 and the aptX Lossless codec, and Hi-Res 96kHz via LDAC and LDHC\/HWA. aptX Lossless falls under the aptX Adaptive codec, which houses multiple codecs with different transmission speeds and bit rates within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitchable Low Latency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those using the ZEN Blue 3 in transmission mode for watching video content or gaming, there is a low latency button on the front of the unit. Perfect for intense gaming sessions or relaxing movie nights, low latency mode resolves the delay issue between the video and audio, meaning audio is in sync with video content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Function Modes - Wired or Wireless\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe iFi ZEN Blue 3 is more versatile than ever, with three new function modes to suit any listener. These modes include RX mode which receives Bluetooth from a source device, TX mode which transmits Bluetooth to a device, and Wired DAC mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Line Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith so many Hi-Res audio options available to the ZEN Blue 3, making balanced circuitry available to users is more important than ever. By including a balanced line output, users with a balanced audio setup can look forward to significantly reduced signal noise and crosstalk between channels, bringing all the clarity with none of the audio clutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature ZEN 3 Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing the redesigned aesthetic of the ZEN 3 product series, the ZEN Blue 3 showcases an\u003cbr\u003eeye-catching 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderpinning the circuitry are cherry-picked, premium components from TDK, and Texas Instruments. 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