{"product_id":"ifi-zenstream","title":"iFi Audio Zen Stream","description":"\n\u003ch3\u003eiFi Audio Zen Stream\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJust add Remote Control.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeneath its classy exterior, the ZEN Stream is a technological streamer-de-force. It has one purpose to send music simply from the Internet to your DAC with no loss of quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrue hi-res performance of PCM384\/DSD256 via WiFi\/LAN. Just add your smart device as a remote and away you go.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptimised open-source architecture works with multiple dedicated platforms, completely and perfectly future-proofed as it is constantly updated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEase of use + audiophile implementation. Follow iFi's simple set-up guides on YouTube. It is the bees knees of Streamers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarp speed tech.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZEN Stream is a true ground-up design by iFi the hardware and software implementation is quite exceptional:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo SuperSpeed USB3.0 ports with Active Noise Cancellation II\u003cbr\u003eS\/PDIF out with the iPurifier built-in\u003cbr\u003eiFi software developed with Volumio open-source as the starting point, then coded and optimised by iFi to achieve the purest streaming software bar none\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are some of the factors behind why the ZEN Stream is at the cutting-edge handling PCM384\/DSD256 on LAN and WiFi (802.11n, with 100Mbps on 5Ghz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive for your ears only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ZEN Stream has one of the most fully-optimised software platforms in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the devices drivers, to the kernel (the heart of the operating system), to the shell (which interfaces with the kernel), to the applications and the user interface everything is fully optimised for seamless operation and excellent sonic performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn ingenious part of the ZEN Streams design is the ability to select between Exclusive modes individual settings dedicated to specific modes of operation to deliver the purest possible performance. All other programs are shut down to minimise software jitter an often overlooked aspect that negatively impacts the quality of computer audio playback.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis ensures that the ZEN Stream is not merely a jack of all trades, but a master of all too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. All-in-one (AIO) covers all modes\u003cbr\u003e2. Roon only feature coming soon ROON ready\u003cbr\u003e3. Tidal streaming\u003cbr\u003e4. NAA streaming\u003cbr\u003e5. DLNA streaming\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note software updates may take 2-3 minutes. Please do not disconnect your device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhos who of Streaming.\u003cbr\u003eHot off the press, the ZEN Stream has the following connectivity options:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStream straight from Spotify\/Tidal apps with Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect\u003cbr\u003eWorks with any DLNA certified streaming app (our own app is imminent!)\u003cbr\u003eIntegrated Airplay and Chromecast* easy streaming from Apple and Android devices\u003cbr\u003eROON Ready functionality to be added in a future update.\u003cbr\u003eNAA operation in conjunction with Sygnalists HQPlayer software\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Chromecast to come in a future update.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech savvy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeneath the unassuming casework sits some serious horsepower in terms of both technologies and components:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex microprocessor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB and S\/PDIF interfaces regulated by femto-precision GMT clock to eradicate jitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive Noise Cancellation II and iPurifier technologies for USB and S\/PDIF interfaces respectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntelligent Ethernet switch controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-PSRR, low idle current, low-dropout voltage regulators with soft start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynchronous 1.6MHz high-speed precision power supply controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC0G capacitors and Taiyo Yuden and Murata low ESR inductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 9V\/1.8A-15V\/0.8A\u003cbr\u003eAC 100 -240V, 50\/60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi \/ Ethernet \/ USB HDD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Firmware updates via OTA and USB-C at rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM384\u003cbr\u003eDSD256\u003cbr\u003e(MQA passthrough)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB3.0 (Type-A Socket) x2\u003cbr\u003eSPDIF (Coaxial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Signal ~6W\u003cbr\u003eMax Signal ~10W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e158 x 100 x 35 mm\u003cbr\u003e6.2\" x 3.9\" x 1.4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e578g (1.14 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"iFi Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51938407121162,"sku":"IFIAUDIO-7143","price":339.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3283\/6618\/files\/ifi-audio-zen-stream-31891-p.png?v=1760363014","url":"https:\/\/audioemotion.co.uk\/products\/ifi-zenstream","provider":"Audio Emotion Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}