iFi Audio Zen Blue 3 / V3

Audiophile Sound. Wireless Freedom

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.

Cut the Cord. Keep the Quality

The ZEN Blue 3 offers wireless audio free of compromise courtesy of Qualcomm’s Flagship QCC518x Bluetooth audio chip and the aptX Lossless codec. ZEN Blue 3’s extensive backwards compatibility ensures that all current major Bluetooth codecs are supported: aptX Lossless, LDAC™, LHDC/HWA, aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC and SBC.

Versatility Breeds Possibility

Leveraging the Qualcomm QCC518x chipset paired with a dedicated ESS Sabre DAC and Hi-Fi circuitry, the ZEN Blue 3 outperforms most BT transmitters and receivers and can function as a fully wired DAC with 96kHz/24Bit audio via USB-C, or 192kHz/24Bit audio via SPDIF.

Balance in All Things

By including a balanced line output, users with a balanced audio setup can look forward to significantly reduced signal noise and crosstalk between channels.

Specifications

Chipsets

Bluetooth: Qualcomm QCC518x Series
DSP: CT5302
DAC: ESS Sabre ES9023
Amp: MAX97220

Inputs

RX Mode: Bluetooth 5.4 (aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC, SBC)
TX & DAC Mode: USB, Optical, Coaxial, RCA L/R (Analog)

Outputs

TX Mode: Bluetooth 5.4 (aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC, SBC)
RX & DAC Mode: Optical, Coaxial, RCA L/R, 4.4mm Balanced
Max Sample Rate: 96kHz/24Bit (RX + TX + DAC USB Mode) | 192kHz/24Bit (Optical/Coaxial)
Output Voltage: 4.1Vrms (0dBFS@1kHz), BAL 4.4mm | 2.05Vrms (0dBFS@1kHz), RCA

Power Supply: USB-C, DC 5V/≥0.5A (centre +ve)
Power Consumption: <1W
Dimensions: 6.2" x 4.5" x 1.4"

Whats In The Box

1. iFi Audio ZEN Blue 3
2. Power Adapter
3. USB-A to USB-C Cable (1.2m)
4. RCA Cable
5. Instruction Card & Quick Start Guide