ifi NEO Stream Ultra-Res Network Audio Streamer User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: ifi

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FEATURES
Documents / Resources

User Manual

Thank you for purchasing this NEO series Stream. The NEO Stream is an Ultra- Res network audio streamer.

FEATURES

Ultra-Res Wi-Fi/LAN network audio streamer with integrated DAC
Open-source architecture – works with multiple control apps, constantly evolving platform support
Stream the way you want – Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, AirPlay, DLNA/UPnP, NAA, and more
Supports 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512 – not just via USB/LAN cables but Wi-Fi too*
Full MQA decoding and true-native DSD
Custom-designed hardware and software – built for exceptional sound
Fully balanced analog circuitry delivers maximum sonic purity
Four user-selectable digital filters – tailor the sound to suit your music
Exclusive’ streaming modes – dedicated Tidal, Roon, NAA, and DLNA modes for optimized performance
USB and S/PDIF interfaces regulated by Femto-precision clock to eradicate jitter
Active Noise Cancellation and iPurifer technologies remove distortion from the audio signal
Optical LAN input isolation technology-enhanced sound quality over a cabled network connection
SilentLine retina-grade TFT screen with album cover artwork display
Ultra-low noise iPower 2 power supply and OptiBox optical LAN transceiver included
Full-strength 5GHz signal required for 384kHz/DSD256 or above over Wi-Fi
1. OLED display
2. Multi-function knob
3. Network Status LED
4. Input selector/Settings
5. Power switch and indicator
6. USB-C input/output

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7. DC power supply connection
8. M12 Ethernet input
9. RJ45 Ethernet input
10. Factory Reset
11. Optical input
12. USB-C System upgrade port
13. USB Type-A x 2 port
14. HDMI output
15. Balanced 4.4mm analog output
16. Single-Ended RCA output
17. S-PDIF Optical output
18. S-PDIF Coaxial output
19. AES/EBU (XLR) signal outputs
20. Wi-Fi antenna
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OLED display
The OLED display shows the current player, sample rate, and web address.
Tip: OLED screen is on the left side when Stream is lying fiat.
Multi-function knob
Cycles Controls:
– Screen Brightness (short press)
– SYSTEM STATUS
– Advanced setting
– Audio output port selection
– System (Mode) selector
– Hotspot selection
short press once to enter the selection, turn the knob to switch options, and short press again to confirm the selection.
I) Screen Brightness
Cycles between:
Low brightness > Low brightness > High brightness (short press)
Tip: Operating from the default home screen.
II) SYSTEM STATUS
Showing Ethernet IP, Host URL, WiFi iP, Hotspot IP, System Version.
III) Advanced setting ‘ ’
Simple Display Ethernet IP and Hotspot URL
Advanced Display Ethernet IP, Hotspot URL, WiFi IP, Hotspot IP, System Version.
IV) Audio output port selection ‘ ’
Choose between Analog or Digital and USB DAC audio output.
V) System (Mode) selector ‘ ’
The following 5 play modes can be selected:
– All In One. Use for setting up
– DLNA only
– TIDAL Connect only
– ROON only
– NAA (Network Audio Adapter) only
VI) Hotspot selection ‘ ’
Turns the Hotspot on / off. It is off by default.
Network Status LED

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internet| White| Fast
internet| Cyan| Slow
Local network| Green| Fast
No internet| Yellow| Slow
No connection| Red| –

Input selector/Settings
Choose between Analog or Digital and USB DAC audio output.

Power switch and indicator
Short press ≥ 1s to switch on, long press ≥ 2s to switch off.
USB-C input/output
a) Output – Connect to DAC
b) Input – Connect to HDD, USB DISK etc
DC power supply connection
DC 9V/3A-15V/2A DC power input. Please connect ZEN Stream to the enclosed power supply.
M12 Ethernet input
Connect a network cable with an M12 connector.
RJ45 Ethernet input
Connect a network cable with an RJ45 connector. Optical network input
Factory Reset
Long press ≥ 3 seconds, wait 3 minutes and the screen will appear with the if interface.
DO NOT POWER OFF!
Warning: Loss of power during this period may damage your device and leave it unusable.
Optical input
Connect a network cable with an optical connector.
USB-C System upgrade port
Used for system firmware upgrade.
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.
HDMI output
HDMI signal output connects to DAC
Balanced 4.4mm output
Connection of 4.4mm to XLR or similarly balanced interconnects.
Single-Ended RCA output
Connect analog RCA interconnects to an amplifier.
**S-PDIF Optical output***
This is an S-PDIF Optical signal output.
**S-PDIF Coaxial output **
This is an S-PDIF Coaxial output signal output.
Tip: The S-PDIF standard supports PCM only up to 192kHz.
AES/EBU (XLR) signal output
AES/EBU (XLR) Balanced signal output to an amplifier.
Wi-Fi antenna
Please attach the enclosed antenna for maximum reception quality.

Quick Start Guide

Documents / Resources

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