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With support for the new aptX Lossless codec and audiophile hardware design, it brings high-fidelity flexibility to your home audio or desktop setup. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBi‑Directional Lossless Bluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe ZEN Blue 3 is the first device able to both receive and transmit CD-quality (44.1 kHz\/16‑bit) audio via aptX Lossless using Qualcomm’s QCC518x chipset and Bluetooth 5.4. That means you can stream from your phone to your Hi-Fi or wirelessly send music from your CD player to headphone speakers without quality loss. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHi‑Res Codec Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Zen Blue 3 also handles LDAC, LHDC\/HWA, aptX Adaptive\/HD\/Classic, AAC, and SBC. LDAC and LHDC support up to 96 kHz\/24‑bit hi-res streaming, ideal for audiophiles and non‑Apple devices. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB‑C \u0026amp; S\/PDIF Wired DAC Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn DAC mode, connect via USB‑C or optical\/coaxial S\/PDIF and enjoy wired playback up to 96 kHz (USB) or 192 kHz (S\/PDIF). Balanced 4.4 mm Pentaconn and RCA outputs feed amplifiers or active speakers with minimal noise and excellent channel separation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow‑Latency Mode for AV Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eA front-panel low-latency button enables aptX Low Latency when transmitting, minimizing delay for movies and games—so sound stays in sync with picture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudiophile‑Grade Circuitry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInternally, the Bluetooth, DAC (ESS Sabre ES9023), and amp (MAX97220) are distinct. 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