iFi Audio ZEN Stream WIFI Transport - Secondhand

Full Description

Zen Stream is a true ground-up design by iFi — the hardware and software implementation is quite exceptional. The Zen Stream has one of the most fully-optimised software platforms in the world, this ensures that the Zen Stream is not merely a ‘jack of all trades’, but a master of all too. Beneath the unassuming casework sits some serious horsepower in terms of both technologies and components.

• Stream straight from Spotify/Tidal apps with Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect
• Works with any DLNA certified streaming app (our own app is imminent!)
• Integrated Airplay and Chromecast – easy streaming from Apple and Android devices
• Roon compatible – basically, it adds Roon to any DAC.
• NAA operation in conjunction with Sygnalist’s HQPlayer software
• Stream straight from Spotify/Tidal apps with Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect
• Works with any DLNA certified streaming app (our own app is imminent!)
• Integrated Airplay and Chromecast – easy streaming from Apple and Android devices
• Roon compatible – basically, it adds Roon to any DAC.
• NAA operation in conjunction with Sygnalist’s HQPlayer software
• Powerful 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex microprocessor
• USB and S/PDIF interfaces regulated by femto-precision GMT clock to eradicate jitter
• Active Noise Cancellation II and iPurifier technologies for USB and S/PDIF interfaces respectively
• Intelligent Ethernet switch controller
• High-PSRR, low idle current, low-dropout voltage regulators with soft start
• Synchronous 1.6MHz high-speed precision power supply controller
• C0G capacitors and Taiyo Yuden and Murata low ESR inductors

Exclusive Modes

Our ‘exclusive modes’ give you individual settings dedicated to specific modes of operation to deliver the purest possible performance. This non-specific mode is great for all platforms, audio formats and devices. Select this mode to optimise performance when using the ZEN Stream with DLNA-compatible apps and devices. Select this mode when using the ZEN Stream as a Network Audio Adapter in conjunction with Signalyst HQPlayer software. Select this mode when integrating the ZEN Stream into a ROON environment. If you are a subscriber to Tidal’s Masters Tier, this is the mode for you.

The USB Ports

both input and output – support the SuperSpeed USB3.0 standard and benefit from iFi’s Active Noise Cancelling technology to remove distortion from the audio signal. Similarly, the coaxial S/PDIF output incorporates iFi’s iPurifier signal purifying technology.

Both Of The Two Digital Outputs

Asynchronous USB and coaxial S/PDIF – that provide connectivity to an external DAC or an amp with digital inputs are regulated by iFi’s femto-precision GMT (Global Master Timing) circuitry to eradicate jitter from the digital audio signal.

Quality Components

Carefully chosen circuit components including discrete, high-grade surface-mounted devices such as TDK C0G multilayer ceramic capacitors and inductors from Taiyo Yuden and Murata add to the quality build of this product.

True Hi-Res Device

This is a true hi-res device. It uniquely supports PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz over Wi-Fi as well as Ethernet cable, plus DSD up to 11.2MHz (DSD256). Highly unusual in a Wi-Fi streamer.

ARM Cortex

The circuit design has been painstakingly engineered to deliver superb sound, with processing muscle supplied by a 64-bit, quad-core ARM Cortex microprocessor.

Reliable Wireless

Use the ‘hotspot’ button on the front to join a Wi-Fi network. Dual-band Wi-Fi reception supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac for a fast, reliable wireless connection.

Maximum Efficiency

We’ve utilised high-PSRR, low idle current, low-dropout voltage regulators with soft start. This means maximised efficiency and minimised system noise.

Intelligent Ethernet.

The device uses a high-performance Ethernet switch with a low-power integrated 5-Port Giga-PHY.

Minimum Distortion

Add to this, a synchronous 1.5MHz high-speed power supply controller for even great noise reduction and even less distortion_