Recent content by Vitor Goncalves
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    iFi Zen Stream: Setup, Tips, Tricks...

    Are you on the latest firmware? Roon mode was broken on the previous version, if I'm not mistaken. I also use Roon and is working perfectly since the latest firmware
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    iFi audio ZEN Stream - Streaming elevated to a higher plane

    I can't see where the problem lies. I've been on 2.32.9 since August 2023 and I get the message that there's no update, which is fine. Just have to wait until the next one.
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    iFi Audio Zen Dac 3... Plug In, World Out!

    That's good to know. My headphone rig comprises a Zen Stream (with IpowerX 12v) connected to the Zen Dac V2 (with IpowerX 5v) and the HD600 using a balanced cable and PowerMatch. I use Roon. It sounds amazing. I've bought the DAC and the HD600 for less than 500 USD on sale. So, it's really good...
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    iFi Audio Zen Dac 3... Plug In, World Out!

    There's plenty of desktop dacs/amps at around that price point. Do you mean the Zen stands out in terms of sound quality?
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    iFi Audio Zen Dac 3... Plug In, World Out!

    I can fully relate to that. I bought a Zen dac V2 last year for 130USD (on sale) and love the sound with my HD600 (using Roon with the Zen Stream), using power match and the balanced output. The volume knob is so much better than what using a dongle dac when I'm sitting on my desk. Now, the...
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    iFi audio NEO Stream - Sweet Streams!

    Just curious. Have you noticed a marked improvement going from the Zen to the Neo (used as a streamer only)? My experience tells me that these days, the difference between competent streamers are marginal at best. I use Roon and have a Zen Stream, a Roon Ready streaming amp, in addition to a...
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    iFi Audio Zen Dac 3... Plug In, World Out!

    Is it possible that your mac is on standby mode or something similar (I'm a windows user, so I don't know)? I also noticed the following in the description of this product (v3): "The ZEN DAC 3, powered by USB-C, simplifying cable management. However, for audiophiles seeking to elevate their...
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    iFi Audio Zen Dac 3... Plug In, World Out!

    Same here, with the Zen Dac V2 +IPower X 5V, connected to the Zen Stream (with IpowerX 12v). When the latter is switched off, the V2 is also powered down and there's no front light on.
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    iFi Zen Stream: Setup, Tips, Tricks...

    They said that this fix wouldn't the tested in the beta program. It was updated a couple of days ago
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    iFi Zen Stream: Setup, Tips, Tricks...

    The latest firmware solved that problem. However, I had to sign out and sign in again from Tidal in Roon to get it to work
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    iFi Zen Stream: Setup, Tips, Tricks...

    It was August 2023. Mine has been very stable, but I use mostly Roon (where the Tidal Max issue has been solved, including the merging of subscription tiers into one single mode) and USB out. No operational issues.
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    New Innuos Pulse Streamer Series

    I have to say I really like Roon, the sound, the experience and the ability to integrate my speaker system in the living room (works perfectly with Hegel H120) and the Headphone system in the office (also perfect integration with the Zen Stream). The only brand that I'm curious about is Innuos...
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    New Innuos Pulse Streamer Series

    Better or just plays louder? I use Roon and all the comparisons I tried to make, e.g. with Tidal Connect, Jplay, MConnect, made me believe that software has little, if any, impact upon sound quality. In fact, Roon never claimed that it would improve sound quality. It's all about the experience...
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    iFi audio ZEN Stream - Streaming elevated to a higher plane

    Someone posted today in the Roon Forum that Tidal is sending emails announcing that it will merge both tiers into one single service for the price of Tidal Hifi. just named Tidal. I haven't received this email myself (I live in Brazil and subscribe to Tidal hifi) so I don't know if this is for...
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    iFi audio NEO Stream - Sweet Streams!

    Yes, it is. The update shouldn’t take too long, I guess
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