ifi audio 246ZSTREAM Zen Stream Streaming Music Player Owner’s Manual
- June 4, 2024
- iFi Audio
Table of Contents
246ZSTREAM Zen Stream Streaming Music Player

Thank you for purchasing the Stream from ZEN series. The Stream is a Wi-Fi Audio Transport.
- Power switch and indicator ( )
- Network Status LED ( )
The LED color scheme indicates the signal strength and network status received by ZEN Stream from the router.Internet
Local network (no Internet) No connection| LED| Speed
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White| Fast
Cyan| Slow
Green| Fast
Yellow| Slow
Red| – - Audio Format LED (kHz)
The LED colour scheme indicates the audio format and sampling frequency received by ZEN Stream from the music source.
| LED | 1. Mode |
|---|---|
| Green | PCM 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz |
| Yellow | PCM 176.4/192/352.8/384kHz |
| Cyan | DSD 64/128 |
| Blue | DSD 256 |
| OFF | No Streaming |
- LED for Hotspot Status
LED| Status
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Flashing| On and awaiting connection
ON| Hotspot Connected
OFF| Hotspot off
*60 seconds auto OFF if no activation.
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LED/HOTSPOT switch ( )
– LED ON/OFF (short press)
– Hotspot ON/OFF (long press)

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Antenna
Please attach the enclosed antenna for maximum reception quality. -
System (Mode) selector
The following 5 play modes can be selected:
- All In One. Use for setting up
- Roon only
3)TIDAL only - NAA (Network Audio Adapter) only
- DLNA only
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SPDIF (Coaxial) output
This is a coaxial output with iPurifier technology built-in. -
USBType A x 2
Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. a) Input- Connect to DAC b) Output- Connect to HDD, USB DISK etc
These two USB ports have ANC technology built- in. -
System upgrade port
Used for system firmware upgrade. -
Ethernet
For an Ethernet connection directly from a router. -
Factory Reset
– Reset UI settings (short press)
– System reset (long press 3s) -
DC power supply connection
DC 9V/1.8A-15V/0.8A DC power input. Please connect ZEN Stream to the enclosed power supply.
Tip: For all the vorious network connection methods, please visit our website
Specifications
| Input voltage: | DC 9V/1.8A-15V/0.8A, AC 100 -240V, 50/60Hz |
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| Input: | WiFi/Ethernet/USB DISK, HDD etc. |
| Formats: | PCM384/DSD256 |
| Output: | USB3.0/ Type-A Socket x2 and SPDIF (Coaxial). |
| Power consumption: | No Signal ∼6W |
Max Signal ∼10W
Dimensions:| 158 x 100 x 35 mm
6.2″ x 3.9″ x 1.4″
Net weight:| 578 g (1.27 lbs)
Warranty period:| 12 months
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Quick-Start Guide
Ethernet Set-Up
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Select mode 1 (AIO), Connect LAN, DAC via SPDIF/Coaxial or USB, and Power Supply.

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Power on.
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Ready to connect.

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Enter “http://ifi.local“
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Confirmation of wired connection.

Music Streaming
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Open Tidal app

Other Compatible Apps


Wi-Fi Set-Up
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Select mode 1 (AIO), connect Wi-Fi Antenna, DAC via SPDIF /Coaxial or USB, and Power Supply.

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Power on.
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Wait up to 2 minutes.
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Press and hold Hotspot button for 2 seconds.
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In your device’s Wi-Fi settings, connect to ‘iFi-Streamer’.
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The hotspot LED will show solid white to indicate your device is connected.
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Enter “http://ifi.1oca1″or”192.168.211.1” Enter “192.168.211.1”
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Connect the Stream to your local Wi-Fi network.

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Network Status LED:

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Connect device back to the local Wi-Fi network (if not already connected).
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Go to Music Streaming section.
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