iFi Audio Zen Blue 3 Lossless Bluetooth Transmitter & Receiver

Limitless. Lossless.The wired world is changing. Where once cables were king Bluetooth audio is now carving out a place for itself and with the advent of Lossless Bluetooth audio the gap between wired and wireless audiophile options is narrower than ever. The ZEN Blue 3 brings these two worlds together in spectacular fashion. Building on the resounding success of the ZEN Blue range iFi took everything that made them great and dared themselves to do more. Adding aptX Lossless was iFis small step. Their giant leap came when they added USB DAC capability and Bluetooth transmission. With USB optical and even analogue inputs available there have never been more ways to connect to the music you love while enjoying the freedom of wireless Hi-Res audio.

Features
•aptX Lossless LDAC-Capable Bluetooth
•Single-ended and Balanced Analogue Outputs
•Dedicated ESS Sabre DAC
•Supports 24bit/96kHz USB 24bit/192kHz coaxial and 24bit/192kHz TOSLINK inputs

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 Qualcomms Flagship QCC518x Bluetooth audio chip and the aptX Lossless codec. Offering a maximum bitrate of 1200kbps aptX Lossless is the first and only Bluetooth codec currently capable of wirelessly sending and receiving CD-quality audio without losing data during compression. For instance if your phone supports aptX Lossless you can stream high-quality lossless music from your phone to your hi-fi system. Not ready to join the Lossless party just yet? Not to worry theyve got you covered. The ZEN Blue 3s extensive backwards compatibility ensures that all current major Bluetooth codecs are supported: aptX Lossless LDAC LHDC/HWA aptX Adaptive aptX AAC and SBC.

Forging New ConnectionsIn this increasingly wireless world high resolution Bluetooth headphones and TWS (True Wireless Stereo) earbuds are an essential for audio enthusiasts. However the need for a Bluetooth connection can often make them incompatible with your home audio setup. The ZEN Blue 3 tears down this wall with Bluetooth transmission in all supported codecs including CD-quality aptX Lossless. Connect your ZEN Blue 3 to audio sources such as laptops mobile phones or TVs via USB-C SPDIF or even analogue RCA and introduce your favorite Bluetooth headphones or earbuds to the rest of your audio world. Whether its a late-night vinyl session without the speakers enjoying your aptX Lossless earbuds while working on your laptop or marathoning your favorite Netflix series on the TV via headphones the ZEN Blue 3 offers new opportunities for listening enjoyment.