Pretty much what I did (in different order anyway). It would seem the old Spotify Connect setting might have been left over from previous firmware and interfering with the new firmware. A factory reset clean them all up.
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Pretty much what I did (in different order anyway). It would seem the old Spotify Connect setting might have been left over from previous firmware and interfering with the new firmware. A factory reset clean them all up.
Mr BubbaHyde
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Nice!! So glad to hear that bud!!Factory reset, restart, firmware upgrade and now Spotify works again.
My current firmware:
simon740
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Anyone use special LPS for ZS? Or just the iPower ?
regards,
Simon
regards,
Simon
Dear friends after about two months with the iFi ZEN Stream, I have written my detailed review.
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/ifi-audio-zen-stream.25325/review/26998/
Thank you for reading.
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/ifi-audio-zen-stream.25325/review/26998/
Thank you for reading.
simon740
500+ Head-Fier
Thank you Petros for your review. I think this is it... streamer for my Ares II
regards,
Simon
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Mr BubbaHyde
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You will not be disappointed, I use mine with my Ares II and Love it!
Mr BubbaHyde
Sponsor: iFi audio
I made some .wav audio files awhile back direct from The ZS to compare Power Sources, Linear and so forth, Send me a PM and I will pass the link on to you.
Not sure If I can post the link here without issue! No it's not a Mega link!
simon740
500+ Head-Fier
Nice to hear that
But still thinking what if....what if I wait and spare some € and than buy something like used Lumin or Aurender
regards,
Simon
Mr BubbaHyde
Sponsor: iFi audio
I can't speak directly to those units as I do not have them.
But at the price point of the ZS compared to these others in your wish list, plus the distinct portability of the ZS is what gives it a slight advantage! I don't think I would be taking my Lumin or Aurender on a trip if I had them. But I would have no problem sticking the ZS in my bag for a trip if I could.
I am not here to sway you and certainly understand saving money for something else! But every person who has asked me what I would recommend in a streamer at this point, I have no hesitation in telling them the ZS at it's price is where it's at right now!
Just ask my lonely Cambridge Audio CXN V2, poor thing has been sitting on the shelf unused for 2 months now,
Cheers!!
But at the price point of the ZS compared to these others in your wish list, plus the distinct portability of the ZS is what gives it a slight advantage! I don't think I would be taking my Lumin or Aurender on a trip if I had them. But I would have no problem sticking the ZS in my bag for a trip if I could.
I am not here to sway you and certainly understand saving money for something else! But every person who has asked me what I would recommend in a streamer at this point, I have no hesitation in telling them the ZS at it's price is where it's at right now!
Just ask my lonely Cambridge Audio CXN V2, poor thing has been sitting on the shelf unused for 2 months now,
Cheers!!
simon740
500+ Head-Fier
I can't speak directly to those units as I do not have them.
But at the price point of the ZS compared to these others in your wish list, plus the distinct portability of the ZS is what gives it a slight advantage! I don't think I would be taking my Lumin or Aurender on a trip if I had them. But I would have no problem sticking the ZS in my bag for a trip if I could.
I am not here to sway you and certainly understand saving money for something else! But every person who has asked me what I would recommend in a streamer at this point, I have no hesitation in telling them the ZS at it's price is where it's at right now!
Just ask my lonely Cambridge Audio CXN V2, poor thing has been sitting on the shelf unused for 2 months now,
Cheers!!
thank you again.
regards,
Simon
Mr BubbaHyde
Sponsor: iFi audio
Here are the links if anyone is interested in what Different PS can do/do not do for the Zen Stream, if I'm breaking any rules, I'm sorry I looked,
The files are labeled what they are specifically, and are clean and direct from the Zen to my Studio Board.
USB Direct Generic Power 12v.wav
USB Direct iFi Power 12v.wav
USB Direct Linear Power 12v.wav
Cheers!
The files are labeled what they are specifically, and are clean and direct from the Zen to my Studio Board.
USB Direct Generic Power 12v.wav
USB Direct iFi Power 12v.wav
USB Direct Linear Power 12v.wav
Cheers!
Factory reset, restart, firmware upgrade and now Spotify works again.
My current firmware:
Glad to hear you guys got it sorted. I didn't think that would be an issue, but I will let our team know this is what fixed it as well as the possible cause (old spotify connect setting) as well as what fixed it.
Quite a folks do here and I am sure they would be able to chime in.
Thanks for the great, in-depth, review as always @Ichos!
dsnyder
100+ Head-Fier
I upgraded from stock to the iFi iPower X. Love it. I know some folks have had better experience with Sbooster and other LPS options, but I don't see how. The iPower X is pretty sweet. The extra current capacity and greater output capacitance seems to help especially when using the ZEN Stream with a bus-powered DAC. I think it's a worthwhile upgrade for a reasonable price.
By stock you mean the iPower non X?
dsnyder
100+ Head-Fier
It depends on the rest of your system. If you're using Roon or HQPlayer, a streamer enables you to move heavy-duty processing to some remote location that's far from your listening room. In that case, a streamer, like the ZEN Stream, may be a significant upgrade to both experience and sound quality. If you're using Aurender or Audirvana, perhaps not.
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