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

[iFi audio]

So far I have only used the directly connected usb drive. I've never had an NAS but recently by son told about his use of an RPi as a NAS. He is going to coach me through the setup so I can try mine as a NAS. If I get it working and can access via the Stream I will post my results.

Please do, we look forward to your findings. ZEN Stream used with a NAS would provide some extra context to those into playback based on such storages, that's for sure

 

[Vangelo]

Please do, we look forward to your findings. ZEN Stream used with a NAS would provide some extra context to those into playback based on such storages, that's for sure

Not sure if anyone can help with this. My intention with buying Stream was to link up to a DDC. However I have discovered although the USB output works fine, the SPDIF emits a loud squeal when the music is paused.

Any advice welcome!

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

Not sure if anyone can help with this. My intention with buying Stream was to link up to a DDC. However I have discovered although the USB output works fine, the SPDIF emits a loud squeal when the music is paused.

Any advice welcome!

I use and have used mine in the past with a Singer SU-2 although it's currently not connected that way.

Which Spdif are you referring to? Out of the ZS or out of the DDC?

Let me know I'll do some testing depending on your issue.

Cheers!!

 

[Vangelo]

I use and have used mine in the past with a Singer SU-2 although it's currently not connected that way.

Which Spdif are you referring to? Out of the ZS or out of the DDC?

Let me know I'll do some testing depending on your issue.

Cheers!!

Out of ZS via SPDIF. I know DDC works via SPDIF as I tested with CD player......

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

Out of ZS via SPDIF. I know DDC works via SPDIF as I tested with CD player......

Sorry bud... Out of my league on this one! lol

In fact I thought DDC's were only for USB in then all other are outputs? Perhaps I need more understanding of higher end DDC's...

Sorry!

Cheers!!

 

[Vangelo]

Out of ZS via SPDIF. I know DDC works via SPDIF as I tested with CD player......

Same here

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

Same here

What is the brand and model of the DDC, I'll do some digging tonight or tomorrow.

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

Thanks Bubba.....be great if you come up with a fix! Meanwhile, I wont switch off.....

Well I think I have exhausted my options to find what made your SSD disappear

I have tried every way I can think of to make my ZS lose it's drive, on off, faking power brown out, turning it off while playing, I left it unplugged overnight, I am at a loss to duplicate it.

So at this point I would chalk it up to gremlins, buggers will getcha' every time,

Cheers!!

 

[Vangelo]

Well I think I have exhausted my options to find what made your SSD disappear

I have tried every way I can think of to make my ZS lose it's drive, on off, faking power brown out, turning it off while playing, I left it unplugged overnight, I am at a loss to duplicate it.

So at this point I would chalk it up to gremlins, buggers will getcha' every time,

Cheers!!

I replaced SSD with flash drive. Not had any issues since. Whether that cured the issue, or the last reset I dont know, but not gonna mess with it!

 

[Vangelo]

What is the brand and model of the DDC, I'll do some digging tonight or tomorrow.

Audio-GD DI-20

Big thread on this forum I been sifting through.............

 

[iFi audio]

Same here

Can you please let our support know about that S/PDIF issue and your DDC? Our support staff might have some ideas why this doesn't work as intended in your case, thanks!

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

 

[Vangelo]

Can you please let our support know about that S/PDIF issue and your DDC? Our support staff might have some ideas why this doesn't work as intended in your case, thanks!

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

Thanks! In comms with Nick @ ifi support.

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

@iFi audio @Vangelo

The Audio DG DI 20, with the Zen Stream issue is being highlighted in this thread...

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/audio-gd-di-20.918123/page-259

Specifically @Vangelo this post is directly related to your issue, and might contain an answer for you to try in the followup posts...

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/audio-gd-di-20.918123/post-17090584

Cheers!!

Edit: just realized that was you @Vangelo

Must have more coffee!

 

[iFi audio]

Thanks! In comms with Nick @ ifi support.

Awesome to hear, thanks!

@iFi audio @Vangelo

The Audio DG DI 20, with the Zen Stream issue is being highlighted in this thread...

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/audio-gd-di-20.918123/page-259

Specifically @Vangelo this post is directly related to your issue, and might contain an answer for you to try in the followup posts...

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/audio-gd-di-20.918123/post-17090584

Cheers!!

Edit: just realized that was you @Vangelo

Must have more coffee!

Thanks, we'll take a look!

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

@Vangelo Did you have the USB port of the ZS occupied at the time of the squeling?

I read on your other post in the Audio GD thread that you were using Tidal, and I do remember an issue last year of Tidal Doing this while in pause mode, it was not releasing the stream per say, leading to a squealing sound, but that was long fixed I thought.

Cheers!!