{"product_id":"ifi-audio-zen-stream-network-music-transport","title":"iFi Audio ZEN Stream - Wireless Music Transport","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming Unleashed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWi-Fi audio transport.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJust add a Remote Control.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeneath its classy exterior, the ZEN Stream is a technological streamer-de-force. It has one purpose – to send music from the Internet to your DAC with no loss of quality.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrue hi-res performance of PCM384\/DSD256 via WiFi\/LAN. Just add your smart device as a remote and away you go.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptimised open-source architecture – works with multiple dedicated platforms, completely and perfectly future-proofed as it is constantly updated.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEase of use + audiophile implementation. It is the bee’s knees of Streamers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarp speed tech.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZEN Stream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a true ground-up design by iFi — the hardware and software implementation is quite exceptional:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo SuperSpeed USB3.0 ports\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eActive Noise Cancellation II\u003ci class=\"far fa-info-circle pop-anc orange\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS\/PDIF out with the iPurifier built-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply with Silent Power tech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFi software developed with Volumio open-source as the starting point, then coded and optimised by us to achieve the purest streaming software bar none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are some of the factors behind why the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZEN Stream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis at the cutting-edge handling PCM384\/DSD256\u003ci class=\"far fa-info-circle pop-fil orange\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon LAN\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWiFi (802.11n, with 100Mbps on 5Ghz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e‘Exclusive’ for your ears only.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column dp2-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZEN Stream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas one of the most\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003efully-optimised\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003esoftware platforms in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the device’s 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ingenious part of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZEN Stream’s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesign 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ensures that the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZEN Stream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis not merely a ‘jack of all trades’, but a master of all too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-in-one (AIO) covers all modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDLNA\u003ci class=\"far fa-info-circle pop-dlna orange\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estreaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAA\u003ci class=\"far fa-info-circle pop-naa orange\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estreaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoon Bridge streaming*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTidal streaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Roon Ready coming soon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho’s who of Streaming.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot off the press, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZEN Stream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas the following connectivity options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStream straight from Spotify\/Tidal apps with Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with any DLNA certified streaming app (our own app is imminent!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Airplay and Chromecast* – easy streaming from Apple and Android devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoon compatible – basically, it adds Roon to any DAC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAA operation in conjunction with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSygnalist’s HQPlayer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esoftware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Chromecast to come in a future update.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech savvy.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column dp2-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\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,\u003ci class=\"far fa-info-circle pop-psrr orange\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elow 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\u003ci class=\"far fa-info-circle pop-esr orange\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 has_width stretched\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ifi-audio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/micro-idsd-bl-detail-1-2.jpg\" aria-label=\"Hi-res streaming\" ref=\"magnificPopup\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/ifi-audio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/micro-idsd-bl-detail-1-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_4af741be height_auto width_full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur ‘exclusive modes’ give you individual settings dedicated to specific modes of operation to deliver the purest possible performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-in-one\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis non-specific mode is great for all platforms, audio formats and devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDLNA streaming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelect this mode to optimise performance when using the ZEN Stream with DLNA-compatible apps and devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNAA streaming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelect this mode when using the ZEN Stream as a Network Audio Adapter in conjunction with Signalyst HQPlayer software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoon Bridge streaming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelect this mode when integrating the ZEN Stream into a ROON environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTidal streaming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are a subscriber to Tidal’s Masters Tier, this is the mode for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"tablepress-39\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-39\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eInput voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eDC 9V\/1.8A-15V\/0.8A\u003cbr\u003eAC 100 -240V, 50\/60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eInput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\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 class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eFormats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003ePCM384\u003cbr\u003eDSD256\u003cbr\u003e(MQA-fully compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eUSB3.0 (Type-A Socket) x2\u003cbr\u003eSPDIF (Coaxial)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-5\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eNo Signal ~6W\u003cbr\u003eMax Signal ~10W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e158 x 100 x 35 mm\u003cbr\u003e6.2\" x 3.9\" x 1.4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-7\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e578g (1.14 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"iFi audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56215762928002,"sku":null,"price":319.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/6652\/0962\/files\/ZenStream-1.jpg?v=1768428886","url":"https:\/\/premiumhomeaudio.co.uk\/products\/ifi-audio-zen-stream-network-music-transport","provider":"Premium Home Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}