[JamesFiiO]

With the popularity of streaming music, FiiO has developed music players with a powerful streaming function, including the M11S, M11 Plus and M17, portable DAC/Amps that are commonly used to connect with mobile phones, USB audio adapters, Bluetooth DAC/Amps, etc. What's more, there are desktop DAC/Amps that are designed to cater to computers, and a smart streaming desktop HiFi center, transmitter/decoder/amp/preamp all-in-one unit R7 that is developed based on the open Android system.

At the same time, through communications with consumers, we found that many of them have some audio devices with excellent sound quality. However, these devices missed the streaming media function because they were developed previously.

Then, a product concept hit us, i.e. a streaming music receiver. It will feature wired 2.4G WiFi and LAN ports, and can receive audio signals coming from devices like mobile phones through DLNA and AirPlay. More importantly, it will support Roon Ready. After receiving the signal, the device can transmit the decoded PCM/DSD signal through optical or coaxial or USB output to a DAC/Amp, AV amplifier, DAC, active speaker, or other old devices that support digital audio input yet lack streaming function, giving them new lives to keep up with the trend.

In addition, this product will be well-designed with easy operation as well as a user-friendly price. Especially for Roon users, it may be the most budget Roon Ready device.

Currently, the SR1 is still in the very initial stage of development. We would love to hear any opinions and suggestions from you. If everything goes well, it will enter the market in September.

 

[sabloke]

I would like a pure streamer device, no DAC. Focus on the USB output quality, or even better, include an I2S along with the coaxial output. Don't try to compete with Bluesound or Wiim, the market is already crowded in that segment. The niche between Pi based streaming devices and $2k+ streamers is wide open though. Keep it simple and high-quality audio output. Learn from iFi's Zen Stream strengths and weaknesses.

 

[JamesFiiO]

I would like a pure streamer device, no DAC. Focus on the USB output quality, or even better, include an I2S along with the coaxial output. Don't try to complete with Bluesound or Wiim, the market is already crowded in that segment. The niche between Pi based streaming devices and $2k+ streamers is wide open though. Keep it simple and high-quality audio output. Learn from iFi's Zen Stream strengths and weaknesses.

It is true, SR1 does not includes DAC and analog output . and it may only cost you 99USD

 

[Jarlaxle]

I would like to see native support for all the streaming apps. I use apple music but airplay is not lossless and I use an andoid phone anyway. Sonos supports apple music in their app but doesn't play bit perfect. For my use case, connecting my dap to home system or something like your r7 works. But when I want to use other dacs r7 becomes kind of an overkill.

 

[Charente]

Will this have a battery option or need to be tethered to the mains ?

 

[Charente]

My use case will be connection to a Chord Mojo2 ... I don't care to spend €600 on a Poly ... so I'm pleased this will come with optical out.

 

[Alexandre Marques]

This is a product I've been looking for FiiO to develop but if it doesnt have analogue output and if it doesnt have Spotify connect and Tidal connect it wont be relevant to the market. Bluetooth receiving wouldnt hurt! Right now good examples of streamers are Bluesound, Rose Hifi (also android based app), Atoll Electronique

 

[Vitor Valeri]

@JamesFiiO , Does it support Tidal Connect and Spotify Connect?

 

[TheRealDz]

I would like a pure streamer device, no DAC. Focus on the USB output quality, or even better, include an I2S along with the coaxial output. Don't try to compete with Bluesound or Wiim, the market is already crowded in that segment. The niche between Pi based streaming devices and $2k+ streamers is wide open though. Keep it simple and high-quality audio output. Learn from iFi's Zen Stream strengths and weaknesses.

Exactly this.

 

[benjaminbellamy]

Have you considered an HDMI output to connect an audio/video amplifier?

This would bring some nice features:

• Multichannel output
• PCM and DSD
• Remote controllable via CEC
• Graphic output (via web browser for Roon)

 

[paolosnz]

Take a Zen Stream neo, remove the dac, put a display with touch controls to control the various players and you have won

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

* aside from the regular SPDIF or AES, need HDMI I2S (most common) output (pin configurable if possible)
- some galvanic isolation
* very good clock/reclocker (together with above make a nice DDC).
* if no built in LPS, at least a barrel output (say 5.5 x 2.5mm) 5V or 12V? So that its easy to search for an aftermatket PS.
- Tidal/Spotify Connect and/or HQ Player NAA are other possible options
- If not much, SFP port w/ RJ45 module. So that its easy for us to switch to optical FMC.

* - essential

NO DAC. Just as streamer w/ DDC capabilities.

For Future:
- Format Conversion PCM to/from DSD
- Upsampler

 

[Brunodedanann]

Tidal and spotify connect

 

[marekm]

RCA and digital out - much bigger market if DAC is included (hence potential for lower unit price).
Minimum Tidal and Spotify connect.
Airplay 2
Solid App.

 

[sabloke]

Give us a Fiio R7 version without the DAC, the analog output and the screen that has external power supply only but with great USB output, I2S and AES and then sell it for up to $200. It would be a killer!