iFi Zen Stream: Setup, Tips, Tricks...

[SHXMD]

I just had a great Tidal session! The last couple of days, though, I had trouble with Tidal. Usually I can delete the app, reload it, and be good to go. Not this time…
So, before my session tonight, I turned off my iPhone as well as my router/wifi gizmo for a few minutes. Turned both back on, turned ZS on, signed in to ifi.local, and I was good to go all evening!
Just remembered - Tidal had an update a few days ago, so may want to visit App Store and make sure your using the latest and greatest version of Tidal…

Makes me dread turning on Tidal today and hope that Qobuz Connect makes a successful debut next month!

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

Makes me dread turning on Tidal today and hope that Qobuz Connect makes a successful debut next month!

Would it be unfair to say most all of us are hoping for that?

Cheers!!

 

[SiF123]

Can you share the wifi adapter model you are using ? Also.how are you using the wifiadapter to connect via an ethernet cable to the Zs?

It is a https://www.bt.com/help/user-guides...fi-dongles/11ac-dual-band-wi-fi-extender-1200

Only available in the UK I assume as it is provided by our telecoms provider, and is about 8 years old. I have it plugged in to a filtered mains block connected using a supra ethernet cable. The mains block is the only other change apart from the TPLink adapter that I tried using before.

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

I would also like to ask if you are using any VPN or security software on your home network.

I ask this because a friend of mine recently had some issues with another brand of network streamer, and it was connected to his anti-virus or anti-malware. I don't run anything like that on my home network, and I wonder if this is part of the reason some folks see issues. I am supplied with something through my fiber provider, but I don't run it on my home machines.

Cheers!!

 

[Sazalirazak]

I keep having to refresh output to spdif configuration after switching on the Zs using the ifi local settings app, already set default output to spdif and saved but the Zs doesnt seem to save this..i always turn on dac 1st before Zs, any suggestions to resolve this ? Thanks

 

[Georgekrip]

I have same problem we are waiting for next update

 

[SHXMD]

Would it be unfair to say most all of us are hoping for that?

Cheers!!

I got another Tidal update and I have not turned on stereo since last one.

Qobuz Connect save me/us!

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

I keep having to refresh output to spdif configuration after switching on the Zs using the ifi local settings app, already set default output to spdif and saved but the Zs doesnt seem to save this..i always turn on dac 1st before Zs, any suggestions to resolve this ? Thanks

That is odd as the default for the Zen Stream is Spdif, do you have any USB cable connected to the bottom port on the rear of the unit?

Cheers!!

 

[Georgekrip]

This is only happened when I use Roon exclusive mode

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

This is only happened when I use Roon exclusive mode

There is a different way to set this using Roon exclusive mode, make sure you are using the method in this video, apologies if you are.



Cheers!!

 

[Georgekrip]

Yes but dont stay connect with usb only when I tried many times

 

[Sazalirazak]

That is odd as the default for the Zen Stream is Spdif, do you have any USB cable connected to the bottom port on the rear of the unit?

Cheers!!

No usb connected to the Zs, spdif connection only to teddy pardo dac

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

Yes but dont stay connect with usb only when I tried many times

No usb connected to the Zs, spdif connection only to teddy pardo dac

If you folks would take a moment to report your issue to support (if you haven't) this would be good, as I have never heard of the ZS not staying where it belongs especially using Spdif, I know certain dacs seem to have issue and many have been resolved over the years.

It would be helpful to report it as I do not have your units here to do testing for them.

https://support.ifi-audio.com/

Cheers!!

 

[Georgekrip]

 

[Georgekrip]