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iFi Zen Blue V3 Dark Grey

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Product code: 144800

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Description

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.

Key Features:

  • Qualcomm QCC518x Series;
  • DSP: CT5302;
  • DAC: ES9023;
  • Amp: MAX97220;
  • RX Mode: Bluetooth 5.4 (aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC, SBC);
  • TX Mode: USB, Optical, Coaxial, RCA L/R (Analogue);
  • Support: 96kHz/24Bit, 192kHz/24Bit (Optical/Coaxial);

Transmits and Receives aptX Lossless

The ZEN Blue 3 is equipped with the latest Bluetooth 5.4 technology, powered by a Qualcomm QCC518x series chipset. It’s the world’s first device capable of both sending and receiving lossless audio over Bluetooth using the aptX Lossless codec. With aptX Lossless, you can enjoy CD-quality audio (44.1kHz, 16-bit) delivered with zero data loss. Additionally, the ZEN Blue 3 supports Hi-Res audio up to 96kHz, thanks to compatibility with LDAC and LDHC/HWA codecs.

Separate Bluetooth, DAC, and Amp stages

We take inspiration from Hi-Fi architecture in our approach to Bluetooth implementation. Unlike the standard SOC (System On a Chip) used elsewhere, we combine high-quality components to optimise performance at every stage. Qualcomm chip handles the raw digital Bluetooth signal, passing it to a dedicated DAC chip for precise digital-to-analogue conversion. From there, the signal flows to our amp stage, featuring our custom OV series op amps. To ensure ultimate accuracy, our GMT femto-precision clock system eliminates jitter, delivering Bluetooth performance that stands above the rest. Separate Bluetooth, DAC, and Amp stages.

Hi-Res Bluetooth Engine

All the current high-definition Bluetooth audio formats are supported – Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive and aptX HD, Sony’s LDACTM and HWA’s LHDC, regular aptX and aptX Low Latency, AAC (Apple iOS devices) and SBC (the ‘plain vanilla’ Bluetooth codec). Among the 24-bit-capable codecs, aptX HD supports up to 48kHz, whereas aptX Adaptive, LDACTM, and LHDC can reach 96kHz. iFi’s ‘Bluetooth engine’ can also be updated over-the-air, so future codecs may be added.

USB or S/Pdif DAC Mode

The ZEN Blue 3 is packed with versatile features. Not only can it send and receive lossless Bluetooth, but it also offers a dedicated DAC mode, allowing it to function as a traditional wired DAC in a desktop setup. With both USB and S/PDIF inputs, it delivers ultimate flexibility for all your audio needs.

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. he 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.

Balance in All Things

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.

Audiophile Sound. Wireless Freedom

Not ready to join the Lossless party just yet? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered. The ZEN Blue 3’s extensive backwards compatibility ensures that all current major Bluetooth codecs. Bluetooth codecs are supported: aptX Lossless, LDAC™, LHDC/HWA, aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC and SBC.

In the Box:

  • DAC;
  • Power Supply;
  • RCA Cable;
  • UAB-S - USB-C Cable;
  • User manual.

Characteristics

  • Brand
  • Circuit design
    operational
  • Connecting to a computer via USB
    yes
  • DAC bit depth, bits
    24
  • DAC chip
    ES9023
  • Form factor
    stationary
  • Input connectors
    RCA, 3.5, USB-C
  • Material
    aluminum
  • Output connectors
    RCA, 4.4, 3.5
  • Playback via USB
    yes
  • Preamplifier
    yes
  • Sampling rate, kHz
    192
  • Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
    109
  • The highest frequency, kHz
    20
  • The lowest frequency, Hz
    20
  • Weight, g
    446
  • Bluetooth version
    5.4
  • Braid material
    aluminum
  • Color

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iFi Zen Blue V3 Dark Grey

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AED 1,199