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

[Mr BubbaHyde]

Err.....yeh....works fine now.
Helps if Tidal option is selected
This brings SQ up another level!

Hey bro, glad you got it!!

We all do it! That's why I ask stupid questions sometimes, I cannot tell you how many ties I've
missed a step and banged my head for 10 minutes!!

Cheers!!

 

[iFi audio]

Err.....yeh....works fine now.
Helps if Tidal option is selected
This brings SQ up another level!

That's good to know, thanks

 

[m usicguy]

So I went and turn off the stuff I want using in my ifs streamer. Now I don't see the ability to airdrop from my iPhone.

disregard. I figured out what I turned off by mistake.

 

[iFi audio]

disregard. I figured out what I turned off by mistake.

I'm happy to read that you've managed to overcome the issue. Out of curiosity, what caused it in the first place?

 

[hackstu]

So I tried a demo unit, for a week very happy no resets etc…

Took receipt of a brand new unit, twice in the space of two days it has reset/froze itself.

 

[iFi audio]

So I tried a demo unit, for a week very happy no resets etc…

Took receipt of a brand new unit, twice in the space of two days it has reset/froze itself.

Do you recall whether their firmware versions were the same?

 

[hackstu]

I updated both to the latest firmware.

 

[iFi audio]

I updated both to the latest firmware.

Please let us know whether these resets become more frequent and our support is always here to help: https://support.ifi-audio.com

 

[hackstu]

To be honest wasn't a reset just completely froze.

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

To be honest wasn't a reset just completely froze.

Odd behavior for sure, keep us posted please!

 

[Vangelo]

As my confidence grows with ZS, the Tidal option gives best sound using Tidal Connect vs AIO.
.....but I also have files to play on SD card which I cannot do in Mode 3

....so went over to option 5, DNLA only.

This might be it for me. Using BubbleUPNP, and storing the files on my Tablet, I can access them, Tidal and Qobuz all in one app.
Now I have familiarised myself with the Bubble app, I am pleased with results, and SQ is noticeable better than AIO mode.

This just shows the versatility of the ZS!

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

As my confidence grows with ZS, the Tidal option gives best sound using Tidal Connect vs AIO.
.....but I also have files to play on SD card which I cannot do in Mode 3

....so went over to option 5, DNLA only.

This might be it for me. Using BubbleUPNP, and storing the files on my Tablet, I can access them, Tidal and Qobuz all in one app.
Now I have familiarised myself with the Bubble app, I am pleased with results, and SQ is noticeable better than AIO mode.

This just shows the versatility of the ZS!

Check out Mconnect as well, I don't use it all that often but I got it last year trying to help others out on the ZS thread, and I recently started using it in connection with my JF Digital MX-1 streamer, it is also a very versatile app and might work for your needs as well!

Cheers!!

 

[Johnjc1]

I like to say a big thank you for this thread. It has helped me get the best out of IFi Zen Stream
Exploring bubble and mconnect
The setup procedure my MrBubbleHyde helped and stream is now stable

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

I like to say a big thank you for this thread. It has helped me get the best out of IFi Zen Stream
Exploring bubble and mconnect
The setup procedure my MrBubbleHyde helped and stream is now stable

You are quite welcome my friend, glad I could help!

Cheers!!

 

[iFi audio]

I like to say a big thank you for this thread. It has helped me get the best out of IFi Zen Stream
Exploring bubble and mconnect
The setup procedure my MrBubbleHyde helped and stream is now stable

Yup, very helpful indeed and for us here at iFi as well