Beneath the unassuming casework sits some serious horsepower in terms of both technologies and components:
- Powerful 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex microprocessorUSB and S/PDIF interfaces regulated by femto-precision GMT clock to eradicate jitterActive 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[/color] inductors
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.
Our ?exclusive modes? give you individual settings dedicated to specific modes of operation to deliver the purest possible performance.
All-in-oneThis non-specific mode is great for all platforms, audio formats and devices.
DLNA streamingSelect this mode to optimise performance when using the ZEN Stream with DLNA-compatible apps and devices.
NAA streamingSelect this mode when using the ZEN Stream as a Network Audio Adapter in conjunction with Signalyst HQPlayer software.
Roon Bridge streamingSelect this mode when integrating the ZEN Stream into a ROON environment.
Tidal streamingIf you are a subscriber to Tidal?s Masters Tier, this is the mode for you.
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.
The circuit design has been painstakingly engineered to deliver superb sound, with processing muscle supplied by a 64-bit, quad-core ARM Cortex microprocessor.
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.
Intelligent Ethernet. The device uses a high-performance Ethernet switch with a low-power integrated 5-Port Giga-PHY.
We?ve utilised high-PSRR, low idle current, low-dropout voltage regulators with soft start. This means maximised efficiency and minimised system noise.
Add to this, a synchronous 1.5MHz high-speed power supply controller for even great noise reduction and even less distortion.
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.
