Product details
Description
Bluetooth receiver/transmitter and DAC
The iFi Audio ZEN Blue 3 represents the pinnacle of modern audio transmission technology, combining lossless streaming with high-fidelity sound. Equipped with Bluetooth version 5.4 and supported by powerful codecs such as aptX Lossless, LDAC, and AAC, this Bluetooth transmitter and receiver offers top-tier performance for demanding audio enthusiasts. Its ability to function both as a receiver and a transmitter increases its flexibility and makes it a central component in any high-end audio system.
The device uses an ESS Sabre DAC chip, known for its precise audio processing and offering a dynamic range of up to 109 dB, resulting in detailed and analytical sound. The integrated jitter eliminator and a discrete oscillator further optimize audio performance by minimizing distortion and enabling clear, coherent playback. The ZEN Blue 3 also offers versatile connectivity options with a 4.4 mm Pentaconn balanced output, stereo RCA inputs and outputs, USB-C input, as well as coaxial and optical inputs and outputs, allowing easy integration into various audio setups.
The compact and appealing design of the device is both practical and aesthetically pleasing. Easy operation via a pairing button and colored indicators that display the received codec ensure user-friendliness. The ZEN Blue 3 can also be used as a wired DAC and offers 96 kHz/24-bit audio via USB-C or 192 kHz/24-bit audio via SPDIF, which can be output through the balanced 4.4mm output or the RCA output.
The iFi Audio ZEN Blue 3 enables seamless streaming of high-resolution music without compromising audio quality. It opens new possibilities for audiophiles who want to expand and enhance their existing HiFi system without limitations.
Connections:
4.4 mm balanced output
RCA output (RCA left/right)
RCA input (RCA left/right)
SPDIF output optical/coaxial
SPDIF input optical/coaxial
USB-C digital input
DC 5V power input
Specifications:
Bluetooth transmitter and receiver with support for Lossless Bluetooth for wireless music in CD quality
The ZEN Blue 3 can also be used as a wired DAC and offers 96 kHz/24-bit audio via USB-C or 192 kHz/24-bit audio via SPDIF, which can be output through the balanced 4.4mm output or the RCA output
3 modes: RX mode for receiving Bluetooth, TX mode for transmitting Bluetooth, DAC mode (wired with USB-C or optical/coaxial)
Bluetooth 5.4
Supported Bluetooth codecs: aptX Lossless, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX low latency, AAC, LDAC, HWA Hi-Res Wireless Audio (Powered by LHDC), SBC
Dimensions: 158 x 115 x 35 mm
Weight: 447 grams
Scope of delivery:
iFi Audio ZEN Blue 3
Power adapter
RCA to RCA cable (2x RCA to 2x RCA)
Manufacturer information
Warranty
3-year BringIn guarantee according to AGB.
Payment, delivery, return
- 14 days Money back in new condition according to GTC
Specification
| Brand | Ifi Audio |
|---|---|
| Specifications | Hardware: Qualcomm QCC518x Bluetooth Chipset Diskreter ESS Sabre ES9023 Hyperstream DAC DSP: CT5302 Verstärker: MAX97220
Eingänge: RX Modus: Bluetooth 5.4 (aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC, SBC) TX Modus: USB, Optisch, Koaxial, Cinch DAC Modus: USB, Optisch, Koaxial, Cinch
Ausgänge: RX Modus: Optisch, Koaxial, Cinch, 4.4 mm symmetrisch TX Modus: Bluetooth 5.4 (aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC, SBC) DAC Modus: Optisch, Koaxial, Cinch, 4.4 mm symmetrisch
Maximale Sampling-Rate: RX Modus: 96 kHz/24 Bit TX Modus: 96 kHz/24 Bit DAC Modus: USB 96 kHz/24 Bit, Optisch/Koaxial 192 kHz/24 Bit
Ausgangsspannung: 4.4 mm symmetrisch: 4.1 Vrms (0 dBFS @ 1 kHz) Cinch: 2.05 Vrms (0 dBFS @ 1 kHz)
Ausgangsimpedanz: 4.4 mm symmetrisch: ≤102 Ohm Cinch: ≤51 Ohm
SNR: 109 dB DNR: 109 dBA (0 dBFS @ 1 kHz) THD+N: <0.005% (10K Last @ 20 Hz – 20 kHz) Stromversorgung: USB-C oder DC 5V/ ≥0.5A Stromverbrauch: <1W |
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