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This compact Bluetooth transmitter and receiver add Hi-Res audio capabilities to any device with a 3.5mm jack, making it a must-have travel companion for superior sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual functionality as a Bluetooth transmitter (TX) and receiver (RX) for versatile use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Hi-Res audio formats, including LDAC, LHDC\/HWA, aptX Adaptive, AAC, and SBC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with a Qualcomm QCC51xx Bluetooth chipset for high-fidelity audio transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirrus Logic MasterHIFI DAC provides dynamic, distortion-free sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Bluetooth headphone pairing for sharing audio with a friend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in microphone with Qualcomm cVc noise and echo suppression for clear calls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-hour battery life ensures uninterrupted use from takeoff to touchdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable design with retractable 3.5mm jack for easy storage and travel convenience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iFi Audio UP Travel simplifies your audio experience by delivering high-quality Bluetooth connectivity in a compact form. Whether you're on a plane, in a car, or at a café, enjoy crystal-clear sound as you stream music, watch movies, or take calls. The dual headphone pairing option lets you share entertainment without the need for additional adapters, while its intuitive design ensures easy handling. Say hello to hassle-free travel with audio you can trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery Life: 10 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth Version: 5.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Codecs Supported: LDAC, LHDC\/HWA, aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, aptX, AAC, SBC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (L x W x H): 5.5 cm x 3 cm x 1.68 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 25.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs (TX Mode): Aux 3.5mm, USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs (RX Mode): Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs (TX Mode): Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs (RX Mode): Aux 3.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRMS Output Power @ 32 Ω: 70 mW\/1.5V; 120 mW max\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFi Audio UP Travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C to USB-C Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C to USB-A Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Start Guide\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iFi Audio UP Travel is your ultimate audio companion in a pocket-sized package. With its dual modes, Hi-Res audio support, and long battery life, it turns every trip into a premium audio adventure. Whether you’re upgrading your car audio, enjoying in-flight entertainment, or sharing music with a friend, the UP Travel delivers seamless performance and versatility. Elevate your listening experience on the go with iFi Audio UP Travel, where portability meets premium sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iFi Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54315814977804,"sku":"IFI-UP-TRAVEL","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/7416\/0652\/files\/ifi-audio-up-travel-hero.jpg?v=1782143852"},{"product_id":"ifi-audio-up-play-max","title":"iFi Audio UP Play Max","description":"\u003ch3\u003eiFi Audio UP Play Max – Lossless Bluetooth Transmitter for USB-C\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UP Play Max is a 3 g USB-C dongle that takes over your device's Bluetooth. Plug it into a phone, tablet, laptop or handheld console, pair your wireless headphones to it instead, and the signal goes out over aptX Lossless, LDAC or aptX Adaptive, whatever the headphones on the other end can take. On an iPhone, which otherwise stops at AAC, that is the whole point. At Soundium it sits at the top of the iFi UP range, above the UP Play and alongside the UP Travel, for listeners who already own good Bluetooth headphones or a lossless-capable Bluetooth DAC and want them to receive more than their phone sends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eaptX Lossless over Bluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD-quality 16-bit \/ 44.1 kHz transmission to compatible headphones and DACs, from any USB-C source including iPhone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull codec set:\u003c\/strong\u003e aptX Lossless, LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC and SBC, switchable with a physical button and shown by a colour LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQualcomm QCC5181 on Bluetooth 5.4:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 24-bit \/ 96 kHz, with adaptive bit rate to hold the link stable when the room gets crowded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eK2 Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e JVCKENWOOD's processing restores harmonic content lost in digital compression, toggled from the iFi Nexis app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuracast and dual pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e broadcast to any number of Auracast headphones (added by firmware update after launch), or connect two pairs directly over SBC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-latency mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e runs over aptX Adaptive and is switched on in the Nexis app, so gaming and video stay in sync\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in microphone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qualcomm noise and echo suppression for calls and in-game chat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eiFi Nexis app:\u003c\/strong\u003e codec control, K2 and Auracast toggles, and over-the-air firmware updates on iOS and Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWireless headphones and Bluetooth DACs have moved faster than the phones feeding them. An iPhone only speaks AAC, and many Android phones support LDAC but skip aptX Adaptive or aptX Lossless depending on the brand. The UP Play Max removes that bottleneck without replacing anything you own: the headphones or DAC get the best codec they support, the phone just sees a USB-C audio device. It draws under 20 mA and weighs 3 g, so it can stay plugged in all day, and the two physical buttons mean you can change codec or pairing without opening an app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluetooth audio transmitter (USB-C dongle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth chipset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qualcomm QCC5181\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCodecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e aptX Lossless, LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum sampling rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-bit \/ 96 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz to 43 kHz (LDAC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 m or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 V \/ 0.5 A or more via USB-C, under 20 mA consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27.6 x 20.8 x 8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFi Audio UP Play Max\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse Cases \/ Ideal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiPhone owners with aptX Lossless or LDAC headphones who have been listening over AAC. Owners of Bluetooth DACs such as the iFi GO blu Air, GO pod or iDSD GR 2 who want to feed them the codec they were built for. Handheld and console gamers on the Switch 2 or PS5 who need low latency and a mic in one plug. Couples and friends sharing one source across two headphones, or a whole group once Auracast arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny USB-C source that accepts a USB audio device: iPhone and iPad with USB-C, Android phones and tablets, Windows and macOS computers, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2. The headphones or receiver decide which codec is used: aptX Lossless needs a receiver that supports it, LDAC needs an LDAC receiver, and when two headphones are paired at once the link drops to SBC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Pros:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives iPhones aptX Lossless and LDAC, which Apple does not offer natively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery major Bluetooth codec in one 3 g dongle, with a hardware codec button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuracast, dual pairing, low-latency mode and a mic cover sharing, gaming and calls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks across phones, laptops and consoles, so one transmitter follows you between devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Cons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt only helps if your headphones support a better codec than your phone already sends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt occupies the USB-C port, so you cannot charge through the same socket while it is in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuracast is not active at launch and arrives in a later firmware update\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UP Play Max is the simplest way we know to hear what a pair of lossless-capable wireless headphones can really do from an iPhone or any USB-C device. 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For iPhone owners stuck on AAC it is the cheapest route to hi-res wireless listening. 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The UP Play hands that decision back to the headphones: they get the best codec they share with the dongle, and your phone simply sees a USB-C audio device. At 3 g it can stay plugged in, the hardware buttons handle pairing and codec changes without an app, and the same dongle moves between your phone, laptop and console.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluetooth audio transmitter (USB-C dongle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth chipset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qualcomm QCC5144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCodecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum sampling rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-bit \/ 96 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz to 43 kHz (LDAC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 m or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 V \/ 0.5 A or more via USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27.6 x 20.8 x 8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFi Audio UP Play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse Cases \/ Ideal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiPhone owners with LDAC or aptX Adaptive headphones who want more than AAC without spending on a new phone. Android users whose phone lacks aptX Adaptive or aptX Low Latency. Switch 2, PS5 and PC gamers who want low-latency wireless audio and a mic in one small plug. Anyone who shares music or films with a second pair of headphones on the train or plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny USB-C source that accepts a USB audio device: iPhone and iPad with USB-C, Android phones and tablets, Windows and macOS computers, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2. The codec used depends on your headphones: LDAC needs LDAC headphones, aptX Adaptive needs aptX Adaptive headphones, and two paired headphones share an SBC link. 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