[m usicguy]

So, I own two steamers already. I really don't like the sound of the blue sound even as a transport. And Ifi says I can stream Qubuz. How do you stream quboz? Can someone give a quick lesson on how I would stream Qobuz through the Ifi streamer? I have an Iphone and iPad.

Thank you.

 

[MisterBaggins]

So, I own two steamers already. I really don't like the sound of the blue sound even as a transport. And Ifi says I can stream Qubuz. How do you stream quboz? Can someone give a quick lesson on how I would stream Qobuz through the Ifi streamer? I have an Iphone and iPad.

Thank you.

Install an app called Mconnect and use Dnla streaming. You'll get Hi res that way.

 

[pulsedriver]

I just did an update through the ios app and I noticed that spotify connect drops the connection every time i try to play something and that there is no mqa purple colour from the zen dac signature....any one knows why that is happening? Is it advised to make a factory settings restart? Will that bring back the old firmware version?

You should state the firmware version that you pgraded to.
But try changing the "Mixer Type" to "Software" in the settings menu of the streaamer and it will work again. On the beta firmware it is working again ....so in future stable versions i guess it will be ok on NONE again.

 

[m usicguy]

I ordered my Ifi stream today. Does anyone know if it will work direct with Qobuz app? I have to learn about Mconnet.

Thank you.

 

[Maxpain]

You should state the firmware version that you pgraded to.
But try changing the "Mixer Type" to "Software" in the settings menu of the streaamer and it will work again. On the beta firmware it is working again ....so in future stable versions i guess it will be ok on NONE again.

Thanks for replying, in the system tab I can see version 2.29.9 (October). If i do a factory reset will the it roll to the previous version? It was working well and I really don't want to change anything or use the software mixer.

Update : Just did a factory reset from the ios app (not hard reset) and everything works fine again! Tidal mqa is there and spotify connects flawless...so all good, I hope ifi fix those problems with future update. Despite the software problem this thing always sounds fantastic.

 

[smartplug]

I wish there’s just one universal wireless protocol that goes 192khz and support all streaming music instead their own connect.

 

[smartplug]

For those of using mconnect, what’s the difference between free and paid version?

 

[and1]

I ordered my Ifi stream today. Does anyone know if it will work direct with Qobuz app? I have to learn about Mconnet.

Thank you.

Yes, using Airplay.

 

[smartplug]

Yes, using Airplay.

Yes airplay but you are limited 44.1. To get the intended bitrate mconnect is your apps.

 

[and1]

For those of using mconnect, what’s the difference between free and paid version?

Ifi told me it Qobuz works with MconnectLite but it works with both Lite and HD. I think Lite is for a Phone and HD for IPad. With Lite you get ads and HD has a better interface. I haven’t noticed any other differences.

 

[mikedemunck]

I wish there’s just one universal wireless protocol that goes 192khz and support all streaming music instead their own connect.

Use Roon . Seriously, lifetime subscriber here, never looked back. Via my referral you get 30 days extra trial: https://roonlabs.com/r/F8LCXOL7T0GKtFpfn3q44A

As a lifetime subscriber I gain nothing from anyone using my link, so I hope sharing this on the forum isn’t a problem.

 

[smartplug]

Use Roon . Seriously, lifetime subscriber here, never looked back. Via my referral you get 30 days extra trial: https://roonlabs.com/r/F8LCXOL7T0GKtFpfn3q44A

As a lifetime subscriber I gain nothing from anyone using my link, so I hope sharing this on the forum isn’t a problem.

What is roon provide that tidal connect can’t do? Will roon enhance music better than connect? The only thing I can see good is organizing music you have. Roon required that you have to have pc running adding complication on power consumption and only support 2 services. The software on stream covers all of them without paying monthly.

 

[mikedemunck]

What is roon provide that tidal connect can’t do? Will roon enhance music better than connect? The only thing I can see good is organizing music you have. Roon required that you have to have pc running adding complication on power consumption and only support 2 services. The software on stream covers all of them without paying monthly.

You asked about Qobuz didn't you? Roon supports Qobuz (and Tidal) and improves upon it by a large margin. It gives recommendations, let's you dive deeper into your music (with lot's of info about albums, songs, artists, musicians, etc,) and makes you discover new stuff, integrates with local files, multiroom capabilities, streams to Sonos, airplay, chromecast, RAAT (their own protocol), etc, great EQ capabilities, and I could go on. Yes you need the server to run on a pc/NUC/nas/whatever, but that's more than worth it. As a bonus: Roon works rock solid on the Zen Stream (at least for me it does).

 

[germe]

What is roon provide that tidal connect can’t do? Will roon enhance music better than connect? The only thing I can see good is organizing music you have. Roon required that you have to have pc running adding complication on power consumption and only support 2 services. The software on stream covers all of them without paying monthly.

I have tried roon during the Christmas break. If you enjoy tidal connect as I do roon is totally useless.

 

[smartplug]

You asked about Qobuz didn't you? Roon supports Qobuz (and Tidal) and improves upon it by a large margin. It gives recommendations, let's you dive deeper into your music (with lot's of info about albums, songs, artists, musicians, etc,) and makes you discover new stuff, integrates with local files, multiroom capabilities, streams to Sonos, airplay, chromecast, RAAT (their own protocol), etc, great EQ capabilities, and I could go on. Yes you need the server to run on a pc/NUC/nas/whatever, but that's more than worth it. As a bonus: Roon works rock solid on the Zen Stream (at least for me it does).

What is the most affordable roon core?