{"product_id":"ifi-audio-zen-stream-wireless-network-streamer-copy","title":"iFi audio ZEN Stream Wireless Network Streamer [DEMO UNIT]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDEMO UNIT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product has been tested and assessed by our team, and is sold in working and resellable condition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eThis product may feature minor physical blemishes, and may therefore not be in pristine physical condition. If there is any\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003enotable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblemish present however, we will provide additional information below this disclaimer, accompanied with photos above which highlight the notable imperfections listed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eWe cannot provide any further photos of the unit's current physical condition beyond those available in this listing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e*If applicable*\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- This product has been tested to ensure that the device functions, and the battery discharges properly. Unfortunately we cannot provide any exact charging or battery life information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eIf this product is missing any factory accessories, the missing accessories will be listed under this disclaimer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eThis product is strictly available for online purchase only, and cannot be viewed, purchased or collected in store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eThis product comes with full warranty as per the Warranty section on this listing unless otherwise specified. If there is no warranty period outlined in the Warranty section below, please\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@addictedtoaudio.com.au\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eget in touch with our Customer Care team\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e for more information.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eThe power supply included is a generic power supply and may not be an iFi iPower Low Noise Power Supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust add Remote Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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. True hi-res performance of PCM384\/DSD256 via WiFi\/LAN. Just add your smart device as a remote and away you go. Optimised open-source architecture works with multiple dedicated platforms, completely and perfectly future-proofed as it is constantly updated. Ease of use audiophile implementation. It is the bee’s knees of Streamers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarp speed tech\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZEN Stream is a true ground-up design. The hardware and software implementation is quite exceptional:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Two SuperSpeed USB3.0 ports with Active Noise Cancellation II\u003cbr\u003e• S\/PDIF out with the iPurifier built-in\u003cbr\u003e• Power supply with Silent Power tech\u003cbr\u003e• iFi 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003e‘Exclusive’ for your ears only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ZEN Stream has one of the most fully-optimised software 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 ZEN Stream’s 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ensures that the ZEN Stream is not merely a ‘jack of all trades’, but a master of all too.\u003cbr\u003e1. All-in-one (AIO) covers all modes\u003cbr\u003e2. DLNA streaming\u003cbr\u003e3. NAA streaming\u003cbr\u003e4. Roon Bridge streaming*\u003cbr\u003e5. Tidal streaming\u003cbr\u003e*Roon Ready coming soon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho’s who of Streaming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHot off the press, the ZEN Stream has the following connectivity options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Stream straight from Spotify\/Tidal apps with Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect\u003cbr\u003e• Works with any DLNA certified streaming app (our own app is imminent!)\u003cbr\u003e• Integrated Airplay and Chromecast* (Chromecast to be implemented in the near future) – easy streaming from Apple and Android devices\u003cbr\u003e• Roon compatible – basically, it adds Roon to any DAC.\u003cbr\u003e• NAA operation in conjunction with Sygnalists HQPlayer software\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\u003cp\u003e• Powerful 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex microprocessor\u003cbr\u003e• USB and S\/PDIF interfaces regulated by femto-precision GMT clock to eradicate jitter\u003cbr\u003e• Active Noise Cancellation II and iPurifier technologies for USB and S\/PDIF interfaces respectively\u003cbr\u003e• Intelligent Ethernet switch controller\u003cbr\u003e• High-PSRR, low idle current, low-dropout voltage regulators with soft start\u003cbr\u003e• Synchronous 1.6MHz high-speed precision power supply controller\u003cbr\u003e• C0G capacitors and Taiyo Yuden and Murata low ESR inductors\u003c\/p\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). 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