ifi audio ZEN Stream Network Audio Transport User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- iFi Audio
Table of Contents
ifi audio ZEN Stream Network Audio Transport
Thank you for purchasing the Stream from ZEN series. The Stream is a Wi-Fi Audio Transport.
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Power switch and indicator
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Network Status LED
The LED color scheme indicates the signal strength and network status received by ZEN Stream from the router.
Function/LED/Speed
lnternet/White/Fast
Cyan/Slow
Local network /Green /Fast
(no lnternet)/ Yellow /Slow
No connection /Red / _
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Audio Format LED (kHz)
The LED colour scheme indicates the audio format and sampling frequency received by ZEN Stream from the music source.
LED/Mode
Yellow/PCM 44.1/48kHz
White/PCM 88.2/96/176.4/192/352.8/384kHz
Cyan/DSD 64/128
Red/DSD 256
Green/MQA
Blue/MQA Studio
Magenta/Original Sample Rate* -
LED for Hotspot Status
LED/Status
Flashing/On and awaiting connection
ON/Hotspot Connected
OFF/Hotspot off
*60 seconds auto OFF if no activation. -
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 set up
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Roon only
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TIDAL only
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NAA (Network Audio Adapter) only
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DLNA only
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SPDIF (Coaxial) output
This is a coaxial output with iPurifier technology built-in. -
USB Type A x 2
Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0.- a) Output – Connect to Dac
- b) Input – Connect to HDD, USB DISK etc
These two USB ports have ANC technology built- in.
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System upgrade port
Used for system firmware upgrade. -
Ethernet
For an ethernet connection directly from a router. -
Factory Reset
Long press >3s and WAIT for ~5mins
DO NOT POWER OFF!
**Loss of power during this period may damage your device and leave it unusable. -
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 various network connection methods, please visit our website.
Specifications
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Power supply requirement: DC 9V/1.8A-15V/0.8A (centre +ve)
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Input: Wi-Fi / Ethernet / USB DISK, HDD etc.
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Formats: PCM ≤ 384kHz, DSD ≤ 256, MQA
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Output: USB3.0/ Type-A Socket x2 and S-PDIF (Coaxial)
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Power consumption: No Signal ~6W
Max Signal ~10W -
Dimensions: 158 x 100 x 35 mm (6.2″ x 3.9″ x 1.4″)
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Net weight: 578 g (1.27 Ibs)
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Warranty period: 12 months
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
References
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