iFi audio ZEN Stream - Streaming elevated to a higher plane
Sep 20, 2022 at 12:07 PM Post #4,681 of 5,934
Getting a little curious about the rumor that the Zen Stream comes in a Signature model where you can also expect an I2's output. As I have an I2s input on my SMSL DO-200 it would be interesting. Where can I read more about it?
 
Sep 20, 2022 at 12:10 PM Post #4,682 of 5,934
Getting a little curious about the rumor that the Zen Stream comes in a Signature model where you can also expect an I2's output. As I have an I2s input on my SMSL DO-200 it would be interesting. Where can I read more about it?
Probably not here, lol

But Google is your friend, and back reading a few pages may yield some results for you...:L3000:

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Sep 20, 2022 at 12:22 PM Post #4,684 of 5,934
See post #4656
 
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Sep 20, 2022 at 12:59 PM Post #4,685 of 5,934
See post #4656
Don't need to be so secretive, the NEO Stream was already announced.
Although, it seems like online stores like B&H removed their page, so maybe the announcement was done prematurely?

You can find the manual here.

I wish they will release the streamer without a built-in DAC, as well. Maybe in the form of the Zen Stream Signature, with HDMI I2S output.
 
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Sep 20, 2022 at 1:02 PM Post #4,686 of 5,934
Don't need to be so secretive, the NEO Stream was already announced.
Although, it seems like online stores like B&H removed their page, so maybe the announcement was done prematurely?

You can find the manual here.
This was not an official announcement, as a result most references to it magically disappear, lol

I have no desire to be disappeared!! And said announcement seemed to be a copy n paste job from that manual's place!:beyersmile:

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Sep 22, 2022 at 8:12 AM Post #4,689 of 5,934
Hi, has anyone here been able to get Ifi zen to work stably with Bubble upnp in dlna mode.
Only if I turn on the proxy then everything works without interruption.
But with proxy it is clearly audible worse sound.
As a roon endpoint everything is also fine (roon mode), but I don't like roon.
I want my ifi work in upnp mode stable with Bubble or Mconnect..
I use Bubble upnp in dlna mode with no issues. It is the paid version and picks up the iFi as streamer and my library from 20 tb hard drive connected to mac pro via Minimserver.
 
Sep 22, 2022 at 8:18 AM Post #4,690 of 5,934
I am primarily a Roon user, but I have never had an issue with Mconnect, never really used Bubble much only for some tests here.

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Sep 22, 2022 at 9:21 AM Post #4,691 of 5,934
I use Bubble upnp in dlna mode with no issues. It is the paid version and picks up the iFi as streamer and my library from 20 tb hard drive connected to mac pro via Minimserver.
Thanks for the info. I also have paid Bubble version. Ifi Ipower X 12v for zen. I have the mentioned problems (drop offs) when I listen to Tidal or Qobuz.
 
Sep 22, 2022 at 10:22 AM Post #4,692 of 5,934
Getting a little curious about the rumor that the Zen Stream comes in a Signature model where you can also expect an I2's output. As I have an I2s input on my SMSL DO-200 it would be interesting. Where can I read more about it?
Google this… ifi neo-stream . Then select under tools to search as Verbatim. Its all there, including the manual and live photos of the product in use at a Japanese audio show.
 
Sep 22, 2022 at 10:34 AM Post #4,693 of 5,934
Perhaps someone should start an "anticipation thread" until we have an official announcement!! 😂😂

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Sep 22, 2022 at 12:32 PM Post #4,694 of 5,934
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neo stream internals
 
Sep 22, 2022 at 12:51 PM Post #4,695 of 5,934
Google this… ifi neo-stream . Then select under tools to search as Verbatim. Its all there, including the manual and live photos of the product in use at a Japanese audio show.
I probably have a little trouble understanding how to find the information, unfortunately. Found a forum where someone wrote that the upcoming Zen Stream will have a built-in DAC?
 

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