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iFi ZEN Stream
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iFi have released a new "network attached end point" type device:

https://ifi-audio.com/products/zen-stream/

https://darko.audio/2021/06/ifis-zen-str...n-for-399/


I am in two minds about this one.

To be positive, it has a very good selection of features and streaming modes.  In addition, it has S/PDIF output.  Opinions vary on this one, but I am of the view that the AES/EBU and RCA S/PDIF inputs on the Devialet sound a touch better than USB, but ultimately this depends on the quality and performance of the device that are connecting of course.

When in negative mode, very high quality S/PDIF is difficult to do.  With S/PDIF, the source is in control of the audio clock, not the receiving device.  So just how good is the iFi, mindful that it is a fairly reasonable price?  (£399 in the UK)  I note that it has iFi's "Femto-precision Global Master Timing clock" to eradicate jitter, but I have no idea just how good this is in ultimate terms.

Something to keep an eye on, in terms of reviews or if anyone actually tries one with a Devialet or similar.

(and maybe the similarly functioning Pi2AES is better?  Or maybe not?)
1000 Pro - KEF Blade - iFi Zen Stream - Mutec REF10 - MC3+USB - Pro-Ject Signature 12
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iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 28-Jun-2021, 16:16
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 23-Jul-2021, 08:22
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 04-Aug-2021, 12:38
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by ismarketing - 04-Sep-2021, 17:47
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 06-Sep-2021, 18:36
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by hardcore - 06-Sep-2021, 20:35
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by ismarketing - 07-Sep-2021, 00:08
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 08-Sep-2021, 09:17
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by ogs - 07-Sep-2021, 10:12
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Delija - 08-Sep-2021, 11:30
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 08-Sep-2021, 14:11
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Delija - 08-Sep-2021, 14:25
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 08-Sep-2021, 17:59
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Delija - 09-Sep-2021, 10:58
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 12-Sep-2021, 13:50
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Delija - 12-Sep-2021, 14:16
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by ismarketing - 12-Sep-2021, 15:15
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 13-Sep-2021, 11:34
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Delija - 13-Sep-2021, 11:53
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 13-Sep-2021, 12:18
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Delija - 13-Sep-2021, 12:37
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Jnan_devi - 23-Sep-2021, 17:51
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 26-Sep-2021, 13:52
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Jnan_devi - 26-Sep-2021, 16:53
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Jnan_devi - 26-Sep-2021, 16:58
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 23-Nov-2021, 14:06
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 24-Nov-2021, 14:33
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 25-Nov-2021, 14:11
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 10-Jul-2022, 21:54
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 11-Jul-2022, 16:27
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 12-Jul-2022, 21:28
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by David A - 13-Jul-2022, 08:14
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 13-Jul-2022, 13:43
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 13-Jul-2022, 15:02
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 13-Jul-2022, 17:43
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 21-Aug-2022, 14:00
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by David A - 13-Jul-2022, 20:35
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 14-Jul-2022, 09:39
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by markush - 15-Jul-2022, 09:11
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 15-Jul-2022, 11:01
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by markush - 23-Jul-2022, 07:54
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Pim - 23-Jul-2022, 12:12
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 26-Jul-2022, 09:24
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by hardcore - 26-Jul-2022, 11:03
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 27-Jul-2022, 10:18
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Delija - 27-Jul-2022, 13:01
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 27-Jul-2022, 21:37
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Delija - 28-Jul-2022, 01:30
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 28-Jul-2022, 13:20
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by hardcore - 28-Jul-2022, 08:42
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 28-Jul-2022, 13:17
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Delija - 28-Jul-2022, 13:22
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by markush - 28-Jul-2022, 21:09
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 29-Jul-2022, 07:32
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 02-Aug-2022, 13:17
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Delija - 02-Aug-2022, 13:27
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 03-Aug-2022, 13:22
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by hardcore - 03-Aug-2022, 13:56
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by hardcore - 03-Aug-2022, 13:39
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 02-Aug-2022, 14:19
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 03-Aug-2022, 14:35
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 03-Aug-2022, 18:12
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 03-Aug-2022, 20:44
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by hardcore - 21-Aug-2022, 07:20
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Confused - 21-Aug-2022, 14:14
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 21-Aug-2022, 20:08
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by hardcore - 22-Aug-2022, 11:31
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 22-Aug-2022, 13:12
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by hardcore - 22-Aug-2022, 13:43
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by Vivialet - 22-Aug-2022, 20:07
RE: iFi ZEN Stream - by hardcore - 23-Aug-2022, 13:32

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