iFi Neo Stream network audio streamer with DAC

Description: Product highlightsstreaming music player access music from networked storage devices, USB drives, or online music services connects to your network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet easy streaming from TIDAL Connect and Spotify Connect Apple AirPlay for streaming music from compatible devices compatible with DLNA, UPnP, and NAA (Signalyst network audio adapter) music servers Roon Ready manually selectable exclusivity modes for improved performance and stability Roon, TIDAL, NAA, or DLNA four user-selectable digital filters built-in 32-bit/768kHz DAC supports DSD files up to DSD512 native MQA decoding iPurifier technology and built-in active noise cancellation circuit for low noise floor high-resolution TFT OLED display shows album artwork and menu options multi-function knob for scrolling through and selecting settings network status LED lights up when connected to internet and shows connection type input selector for quickly switching between connected sources USB-C input/output for connecting a USB flash drive or hard drive, or sending signal out to an external DAC M12 and RJ-45 Ethernet ports for wired network connection two USB-A inputs/outputs for connecting a USB flash drive or hard drive or sending signal out to an external DAC S/PDIF coaxial digital and optical digital outputs for connecting a receiver or DAC coaxial digital connection supports PCM up to 192kHz optical digital input for connecting sources HDMI audio output for connecting to a compatible DAC or receiver balanced 4.4mm and XLR analog outputs stereo pair of unbalanced RCA analog outputs 10-1/4"W x 3-13/16"H x 7-1/2"D weight: 4.85 lbs. warranty: 1 year What's in the boxNetwork audio streamer 4" Network antenna Vertical stand AC adapter with attached 79" DC output cord (DC output: 9V 2.5A) US 2-prong AC plug adapter OptiBox optical transceiver 40" USB cable (USB-A on one end and USB-C on other end) AC adapter with USB-A output port (DC output: 5V 1A) 20" Stereo RCA cable 20" Ethernet cable (RJ-45 plugs on each end) 39" Single-mode optical network cable (SC connectors on each end) 4 Adhesive-backed rubber feet Quick Start Guide After Sales/MQA Setup card Warranty and Guidelines sheet About this itemWritten by Crutchfield's Archer A.Sweet streams (are made of this) Streaming has become this generation's go-to way to play music. But with hundreds of music streaming apps available, it can be difficult to juggle different them all at once. iFi's new NEO Stream is a brilliant network streamer that provides an easy-to-use interface for streaming and accessing your music. You won't have to compromise on sound quality either — the NEO Stream has a built-in 32-bit DAC plus custom-designed software and hardware to deliver pristine sound. It even features exclusive streaming modes tailored to specific streaming platforms. Premium internal circuitry to please the ears The NEO Stream is a feast for the eyes, but of course there's a lot of goodness happening inside its chassis too. Take, for instance, its potent 32-bit digital-to-analog converter chip. Not only does the chip support files up to 32-bit/768kHz, but it can also natively decode DSD files up to DSD512 — perfect for pulling high-res tracks from a networked hard drive and turning them into crystal-clear sound. It even offers full MQA decoding. Noise and distortion are the eternal enemies of great sound, so naturally, the NEO Stream's analog section was designed to keep them out. It uses fully balanced circuit pathways, a noise cancellation circuit, and iFi's proprietary iPurifier technology to keep signal noise and distortion to an absolute minimum. Stream almost anything This versatile network streamer gives you tons of ways to stream music. It uses an open-source software architecture, meaning it works with a lot of control apps, and the list of apps it works with is frequently updated. You can use popular streaming options like TIDAL Connect, Apple AirPlay, and Spotify Connect to wirelessly play your tunes. There's also DLNA/UPnP and NAA (Signalyst network audio adapter) support for playing music stored on a dedicated music server or a NAS drive. The NEO Stream is even Roon Ready if you have a subscription and want to use it as an endpoint. Even cooler, there are exclusive streaming modes for TIDAL, Roon, NAA, and DLNA. Those exclusive modes allow the NEO to optimize its performance and give you more fidelity when using one of those streaming platforms. Hook it up and rock out The NEO Stream has no shortage of connections. There are two USB-A ports on the back and one USB-C port on the front that serve as both inputs and outputs. You can connect an external USB hard drive or flash drive to them and have the USB ports serve as inputs, or you can use them as outputs to feed signal into an external DAC. There are optical digital, coaxial digital, and HDMI audio outputs for connecting the streamer to an external DAC as well. On the analog side, you get balanced XLR and 4.4mm outputs and a pair of unbalanced RCA outputs for feeding signal to an outboard amplifier or receiver. The NEO Stream's plethora of outputs means you can hook it up to just about any component or amplifier imaginable.

Price: 1299 USD

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

End Time: 2024-07-27T03:11:13.000Z

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