Unlock aptX Lossless and LDAC high-resolution audio transmission for your Bluetooth headphones and Hi-Fi system with our new Lossless Bluetooth transmitter and receiver, the ZEN Blue 3. Featuring three exciting operation modes and unbeatable Bluetooth codecs, you'll never have to settle for lossy codecs again. The ZEN Blue 3 boasts three operation modes: RX mode for receiving Bluetooth signals from your smartphone and outputting to your Hi-Fi system; TX mode for transmitting audio from your TV, set-top box, gaming console, or CD player to your wireless headphones; and DAC mode for high-resolution music playback from USB and S-PDIF connections. The ZEN Blue 3 is the ultimate lossless Bluetooth transmitter and receiver, excelling in lossless/hi-res Bluetooth audio transmission for your wireless headphones and Hi-Fi system.
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.
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.
Wired and wireless – is it too much to ask for both? We believe not.
| Chipsets |
Bluetooth |
Qualcomm QCC518x Series |
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DSP |
CT5302 |
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DAC |
ES9023 |
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Amp |
MAX97220 |
| Inputs |
RX Mode |
Bluetooth 5.4 (aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC, SBC) |
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TX Mode |
USB |
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Optical |
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Coaxial |
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RCA L/R (Analogue) |
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DAC Mode |
USB |
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Optical |
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Coaxial |
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RCA L/R (Analogue) |
| Outputs |
RX Mode |
Optical |
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Coaxial |
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RCA L/R |
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Balanced 4.4mm |
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TX Mode |
Bluetooth 5.4 (aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC, SBC) |
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DAC Mode |
Optical |
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Coaxial |
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RCA L/R |
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Balanced 4.4mm |
| Maximum Supported Sample Rate |
RX Mode |
96kHz/24Bit |
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TX Mode |
96kHz/24Bit |
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DAC Mode |
96kHz/24Bit (USB) |
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192kHz/24Bit (Optical/Coaxial) |
| Output Voltage |
Balanced 4.4mm |
4.1Vrms (0dBFS@1kHz) |
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Single-Ended RCA |
2.05Vrms (0dBFS@1kHz) |
| Output Impedance |
Balanced 4.4mm |
≤102Ω |
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Single-Ended RCA |
≤51Ω |
| SNR |
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109dB |
| DNR |
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109dB (0dBFS @ 1kHz) +A |
| THD+N |
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< 0.005% (10K Load)@(20-20kHz) |
| Frequency Response |
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| Power Supply Requirement |
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USB-C or DC 5V/≥0.5A (centre +ve) |
| Power Consumption |
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<1W |
| Dimensions |
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158 x 115 x 35 mm (6.2" x 4.5" x 1.4") |
| Net Weight |
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447 g (0.99 lbs) |
| Limited Warranty |
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12 Months* |
| *12 months typical or as permitted/required by local reseller laws. |
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| **Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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Equipped with Qualcomm's flagship Bluetooth QCC5181 chip featuring Bluetooth 5.4, supports the latest aptX Lossless codec, capable of streaming lossless CD-quality audio without sacrificing quality
Supports lossless CD quality (44kHz/16bit) and Hi-Res (96kHz/24bit) Bluetooth playback (RX) and transmission (TX)
Supports aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, aptX HD, aptX, LDAC, LHDC (HWA), AAC and SBC codecs
Three operation modes: Bluetooth RX; Bluetooth TX and USB/S-PDIF DAC mode
Quick-access button for aptX Low-Latency connection, ideal for gaming and video
Control your music via Bluetooth with your favourite music app on smart devices or computers and relax
External antenna for enhanced connectivity and extended range
Balanced 4.4mm line output
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