iFi’s third-gen Zen DAC returns with a USB-C input, greater file compatibility and a clearer, if safer, sound.

That impression of substance is reinforced when we take a look inside. The Zen Blue uses a premium Qualcomm QCC5100 ‘system on a chip’ Bluetooth solution. But, rather than using the Qualcomm’s ...

The LEDs are subtle enough to not distract you when listening to records in a dark room, while the labels are legible – it’s a straightforward unit to use. Compared with the previous model, the Zen ...

The ZEN One Signature has the same enclosure as the rest of the ZEN range and it’s finished in Deep Space Blue. This is the posh color that iFi uses to make its Signature-level models stand out.

Southport, UK, June 25,2024— iFi Audio, a trailblazer in high-fidelity audio components, is proud to reveal the ZEN Blue 3 hi-resolution Bluetooth DAC. By merging wireless connectivity with lossless ...

The iFi ZEN Phono 3 is available to purchase from ifi-audio.com and selected retailers for $249 / £249 / €249 / AU$249 and while I haven't yet heard it, on paper I like it a lot.

Now, arriving in a mostly grey, almost all-metal construction, iFi has released the ZEN Blue 3 – a premium yet affordably priced DAC that’s been built to last both inside and out.

What makes the Ifi Zen Blue 3 special is that it has a focus on Bluetooth audio. Most DACs focus on direct input through a wire. However, Bluetooth is another story altogether.