iFi has launched their newest DAC and audio streamer within the type of the aptly named NEO Stream offering ultrafast information speeds of as much as 10Gbps along with bit-perfect transmission of ultra-resolution audio in addition to minimal degradation throughout distances of as much as 1km, say the engineers at iFi. That includes 4-channel True Native hi-res DAC design – helps PCM 768kHz and DSD 512 and a strong 16-core XMOS processor – performs full MQA decoding (to 384kHz).
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Connections on the NEO Stream audio streamer embrace connectivity by way of dual-band Wi-Fi reception (2.4GHz and 5GHz) with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac help. In addition to connections for Gigabit Ethernet (LAN) – 1x RJ45; 1x M12; 1x Optical LAN (see under for extra info), 2x USB-A (USB2.0 and SuperSpeed USB3.0 supported), 1x USB-C system replace port (OTA – Over The Air – updates additionally obtainable). In addition to an analogue output for 1x stereo RCA, 1x 4.4mm balanced, Extremely-res digital (PCM 768kHz, DSD512) – 1x HDMI-I2S; 1x USB-A (USB3.0) and Hi-res S/PDIF digital (PCM 192kHz) by way of 1x optical, 1x coaxial and 1x AES/EBU.
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iFi NEO Stream DAC
- Roon Prepared – The Roon platform has change into the standard-bearer for high-quality digital music administration and streaming, because of an incredible interface, sturdy flexibility and high-quality sound. The NEO Stream has Roon Prepared certification, which implies it’s prepared to fit straight right into a Roon audio surroundings and work seamlessly with Roon software program.
- DLNA/UPnP – Any DLNA/UPnP-compatible streaming app (for instance: BubbleUPnP, mconnect, Audirvana and so forth) can be utilized to manage the NEO Stream and entry audio content material from on-line providers and DLNA-certified community storage units.
- Built-in Tidal Join and Spotify Join – Customers of those vastly in style on-line music providers can stream immediately from the Tidal and Spotify apps – easy, seamless and efficient.
- Apple AirPlay – Built-in Airplay ensures simple streaming from Apple units.
- NAA operation – The NEO Stream can function as an NAA (Community Audio Adapter) along side Sygnalist HQPlayer software program – favored by many severe music streaming fanatics. This implies it may well direct packets of audio information obtained over Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable straight to the linked DAC with out making use of processing.
- Streaming from native storage with Stream-iFi app – iFi’s ‘Stream-iFi’ app is an easy instrument to help preliminary set-up of the NEO Stream and provoke streaming from native storage units – a NAS drive, for instance.
“The NEO Stream is constructed to ship optimum versatility and sonic efficiency. It combines the newest model of our community streaming engine with our award-winning DAC stage to ship a degree of audio. Functionally and sonically, it’s the best streamer for passionate music lovers who need to expertise their music with distinctive sound high quality via their very own selection of management app or music platform. With out the exorbitant price ticket.”
