{"product_id":"ifi-zen-blue-3-bluetooth-dac-transmitter","title":"iFi ZEN Blue 3 Bluetooth DAC \u0026 Transmitter","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n     iFi ZEN Blue 3 — AL (bh-*) HTML\n     Two-Column Layout (Overview left \/ Specifications right)\n     Long-tail keyword used 5×: “iFi ZEN Blue 3”\n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n  .bh-eyebrow{letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.8rem;opacity:.7}\n  .bh-title{font-size:3rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem}\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n  .bh-badge{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.2rem .6rem;margin:.15rem .3rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n  .bh-badges{margin-top:.5rem}\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n  .bh-note{font-size:.95rem;opacity:.9}\n  .bh-condition{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.3rem .75rem;margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem;background:#fafafa}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bh-eyebrow\"\u003eIFI AUDIO\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"bh-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eiFi ZEN Blue 3\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003eLossless Bluetooth DAC \u0026amp; transmitter • aptX Lossless \u0026amp; LDAC support • Bluetooth 5.4 • balanced 4.4mm outputs • DAC, RX \u0026amp; TX operating modes\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eiFi ZEN Blue 3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a ground-breaking wireless audio DAC and transmitter engineered to bring CD-quality lossless Bluetooth streaming to high-end audio systems. Powered by the latest Bluetooth 5.4 technology, Qualcomm aptX Lossless, and iFi Audio’s signature discrete DAC circuitry, it bridges modern wireless convenience with uncompromised audiophile performance for both receiving and transmitting high-resolution audio.\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features-and-tech\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Innovations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue CD-quality lossless Bluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003eiFi ZEN Blue 3\u003c\/strong\u003e supports Qualcomm aptX Lossless technology, delivering bit-perfect 16-bit\/44.1kHz audio over Bluetooth without lossy compression artifacting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile RX, TX, and Wired DAC operating modes\u003c\/strong\u003e — easily switch between Receiver mode (RX) to stream to your hifi system, Transmitter mode (TX) to broadcast audio to wireless headphones, or wired DAC mode for direct USB\/Optical connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Bluetooth 5.4 \u0026amp; hi-res codec suite\u003c\/strong\u003e — features the latest Bluetooth platform with comprehensive support for aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC\/HWA, aptX Adaptive, AAC, and SBC codecs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated ESS Sabre DAC engine \u0026amp; GMT clocking\u003c\/strong\u003e — utilizes a high-performance ESS Sabre DAC chip paired with iFi's Global Master Timing femto-clock system to eliminate wireless jitter and maximize dynamic range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully balanced analogue outputs \u0026amp; digital suite\u003c\/strong\u003e — equipped with balanced 4.4mm line outputs and single-ended RCA alongside optical, coaxial, and USB-C digital inputs and outputs for ultimate connectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — ZEN Blue 3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan the ZEN Blue 3 transmit audio to wireless Bluetooth headphones?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. By switching the unit to Transmitter (TX) mode, you can feed TV, console, or CD player audio into the ZEN Blue 3 and broadcast it wirelessly to your Bluetooth headphones or speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is aptX Lossless and how does it differ from standard Bluetooth?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional lossy codecs (like AAC or standard aptX) that compress audio by discarding data, aptX Lossless bit-streams 16-bit\/44.1kHz CD-quality audio without dropping sonic information when paired with compatible source devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use the ZEN Blue 3 as a pure wired USB DAC without Bluetooth active?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ZEN Blue 3 includes a dedicated wired DAC mode, allowing you to bypass the Bluetooth receiver entirely and use it as a high-resolution USB or S\/PDIF desktop DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I pair the ZEN Blue 3 with the ZEN CAN 3 headphone amplifier?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Connecting the ZEN Blue 3 to the ZEN CAN 3 using a balanced 4.4mm to 4.4mm interconnect cable creates a powerful, low-noise desktop wireless DAC and headphone amplifier stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized iFi Audio dealer offering 100% genuine products with full manufacturer warranty coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert advice on Bluetooth audio setups, wireless transmission, and desktop system matching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated customer support for pairing configuration and technical assistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, secure shipping with protective packaging on every order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"related\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated \u0026amp; System Matches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFi ZEN CAN 3 high-power analogue headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFi 4.4mm to 4.4mm balanced interconnect cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFi iPower II 5V ultra-low-noise DC power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eZEN Blue 3 Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLossless Bluetooth DAC, Transceiver \u0026amp; Digital Bridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBluetooth Version\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth 5.4 with external high-gain antenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupported Codecs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eaptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC\/HWA, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, AAC, SBC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Modes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReceiver (RX), Transmitter (TX), Wired DAC Pass-Through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C, Optical S\/PDIF, Coaxial S\/PDIF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDigital Outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical S\/PDIF, Coaxial S\/PDIF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnalogue Outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced 4.4mm Line Out, Single-Ended RCA Line Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDAC Engine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated ESS Sabre Hyperstream DAC Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpdated ZEN 3 series two-tone aluminum casing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 5V\/0.5A (Power supply included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFi ZEN Blue 3 unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-gain Bluetooth antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA stereo interconnect cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C to USB-A cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5V DC power adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide and warranty documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- No purchase\/CTA section --\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"iFi Audio\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"category\" content=\"Bluetooth DACs, Wireless Audio Transmitters, Audiophile Electronics\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"iFi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54924105941358,"sku":"IFIZENBLUE3","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/IFIZENBLUE3.webp?v=1789151594","url":"https:\/\/audiolab.com\/products\/ifi-zen-blue-3-bluetooth-dac-transmitter","provider":"Audiolab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}