ifi audio ZEN Stream Network Audio Transport User Manual

June 4, 2024
iFi Audio

ifi audio ZEN Stream Network Audio Transport

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Thank you for purchasing the Stream from ZEN series. The Stream is a Wi-Fi Audio Transport.

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  1. Power switch and indicator

  2. 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 / _

  3. 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*

  4. LED for Hotspot Status
    LED/Status
    Flashing/On and awaiting connection
    ON/Hotspot Connected
    OFF/Hotspot off
    *60 seconds auto OFF if no activation.

  5. LED/HOTSPOT switch

    • LED ON/OFF (short press)
    • Hotspot ON/OFF (long press)ifi-audio-ZEN-Stream-Network-Audio-Transport-fig2
  6. Antenna
    Please attach the enclosed antenna for maximum reception quality.

  7. System (Mode) selector
    The following 5 play modes can be selected:

  8. All In One. Use for set up

  9. Roon only

  10. TIDAL only

  11. NAA (Network Audio Adapter) only

  12. DLNA only

  13. SPDIF (Coaxial) output
    This is a coaxial output with iPurifier technology built-in.

  14. 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.
  15. System upgrade port
    Used for system firmware upgrade.

  16. Ethernet
    For an ethernet connection directly from a router.

  17. 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.

  18. 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

  • Power supply requirement: DC 9V/1.8A-15V/0.8A (centre +ve)

  • Input: Wi-Fi / Ethernet / USB DISK, HDD etc.

  • Formats: PCM ≤ 384kHz, DSD ≤ 256, MQA

  • Output: USB3.0/ Type-A Socket x2 and S-PDIF (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 Ibs)

  • Warranty period: 12 months
    Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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