iFi Zen Blue 3 High Resolution Bluetooth DAC

iFi Audio Zen Blue V3 High Resolution Bluetooth DAC Bluetooth technology has long struggled to deliver high-quality sound, but ZEN Blue 3 overcomes these challenges. By merging wireless connectivity with lossless audio transmission and audiophile-grade circuitry, ZEN Blue 3 offers a true audiophile-grade Bluetooth experience for your Hi-Fi system. Experience effortless connectivity, liberated from wires, and enjoy audiophile-grade sound at home. Cut the wires and enjoy freedom and quality simultaneously. ZEN Blue 3 uses the latest Bluetooth 5.4. It can receive or transmit CD-quality lossless Bluetooth via the aptX Lossless codec and Hi-Res 96kHz via LDAC and LHDC/HWA. Key Features: Switchable low-latency mode to resolve audio/video delay Receives or transmits Bluetooth for ultimate versatility CD-quality Bluetooth with no data loss DAC mode with USB-C and S/PDIF inputs Balanced 4.4mm Pentaconn line output Hi-Res 24/96kHz over LDAC and LHDC/HWA aptX Lossless ZEN Blue 3 offers 3 function modes to choose from: RX mode (receives Bluetooth from a source device) TX mode (transmits Bluetooth to a device) DAC mode (acts as a wired DAC) RX Mode Connect your phone or music player via Bluetooth to the ZEN Blue 3. Input: Bluetooth Output: Optical/Coax/Line TX Mode Connect the ZEN Blue 3 to Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Input: USB/Line/Coax/Optical Output: Bluetooth DAC Mode Use ZEN Blue 3 as a wired DAC. Input: USB/Coax/Optical Output: Active Speaker, Line/Coax/Optical Use two ZEN Blue 3 units together over Bluetooth for long distances where running a cable is impractical. Input: Bluetooth Output: Active Speaker, DAC, Amplifier Lag-Free Gaming For demanding gamers seeking the lowest possible latency, ZEN Blue 3 (in TX mode) offers a dedicated low latency mode. Wired or Wireless ZEN Blue 3 can 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. It uses separate Bluetooth, DAC, and Op-Amp chips for superior sound quality. Specifications: Inputs Digital: RX mode: Bluetooth 5.4 TX mode: USB, Optical, Coaxial DAC mode: USB, Optical, Coaxial Analogue: RX mode: – TX mode: RCA DAC mode: RCA Outputs Digital: RX mode: Optical, Coaxial TX mode: Bluetooth 5.4 DAC mode: Optical, Coaxial Analogue: RX mode: RCA, 4.4mm Balanced TX mode: – DAC mode: RCA, 4.4mm Balanced Maximum Sampling Rates RX mode: 96kHz/24-Bit TX mode: 96kHz/24-Bit DAC mode: USB: 96kHz/24-Bit S/PDIF: 192kHz/24-Bit Additional Specs: SNR: 109dB DNR: 109dBA (0dBFS @ 1kHz) THD+N: <0.005% (10K load @ 20-20kHz) Dimensions: 158 x 115 x 35mm (6.2 x 4.5 x 1.4”) Net Weight: 447g (0.99 lbs) Limited Warranty: 12 months*