iFi Audio NEO Stream

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NEO Stream from iFi audio
Network audio streamer
Built by passionate enthusiasts, for passionate enthusiasts.

Sweet streams…
The NEO Stream is built to deliver optimal versatility and sonic performance.

It combines the latest version of our network streaming engine with our award-winning DAC stage to deliver a level of audio previously unattainable without spending much more than its £1,299 price tag. Just add your choice of amp and speakers.

* Adds streaming capability to your cherished system
* Sonically upgrades your existing streamer
* The only streamer you will ever need

Distinctly different. Digitally disruptive.
Our use of proprietary tech makes the NEO Stream distinctly different.

No ‘bought-in’ platform. No specific control app.

Our own streaming engine. Fully optimised for seamless operation and excellent sonic performance.

Functionally and sonically, it’s the ideal streamer for passionate music lovers who want to experience their music with exceptional sound quality through their own choice of control app or music platform. Without the exorbitant price tag.

Simply seamless streaming

* Roon Ready – Roon Ready certification means the NEO Stream slots straight into a Roon audio environment and works seamlessly with Roon software.

* DNLA/UPnP – Use your choice of any DLNA/UPnP compatible app – BubbleUpnP, connect, Audirvana and so on – to control the NEO Stream and access audio content from online services.

* Tidal Connect and Spotify Connect – Stream straight from these integrated online music services.

* Apple Airplay – Easy streaming from Apple devices.

* NAA operation – Serious enthusiast? The NEO Stream can operate as a Network Audio Adapter. It directs packets of audio data received over Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable straight to the connected DAC without applying processing.

* NAS drive – stream from a local storage device using the ‘Stream-iFi’ app.

Custom DAC
The NEO Stream’s integral DAC stage takes your streaming enjoyment to another level.

* Four-channel True Native hi-res DAC design – supports PCM 768kHz and DSD 512,
* Powerful 16-core XMOS processor – performs full MQA decoding (to 384kHz)

Thanks to the DAC chip’s four-channel True Native design, PCM and DSD take separate pathways and remain ‘bit-perfect’ in their direct-native form, right through to analogue conversion. In the case of DSD, there is no conversion to PCM or application of multi-bit processing – this is unusual and makes the NEO Stream an excellent choice for DSD purists.

Coveted connections

Inputs

* Dual-band Wi-Fi reception (2.4GHz and 5GHz) with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac support
* Gigabit Ethernet (LAN) – 1x RJ45; 1x M12; 1x Optical LAN (see below for more information)
* 2x USB-A (USB2.0 and SuperSpeed USB3.0 supported)
* 1x USB-C system update port (OTA – Over The Air – updates also available)

Outputs

* Analogue – 1x stereo RCA; 1x 4.4mm balanced
* Ultra-res digital (PCM 768kHz, DSD512) – 1x HDMI-I2S; 1x USB-A (USB3.0)
* Hi-res S/PDIF digital (PCM 192kHz) – 1x optical; 1x coaxial; 1x AES/EBU

Specification:

* Inputs: Wi-Fi
Ethernet (M12 X-code 8-pin/RJ45/Optical)
USB-A and USB-C (front panel) (USB DISK, HDD etc.)
* Formats: DSD: up to 512 / 22.6MHz
PCM: up to 768kHz
MQA: Full Decoder
* Analogue output: Balanced 4.4mm 4V RMS / UnBAL RCA 2V RMS
* Digital output: USB-C (front panel)
USB3.0 Type-A Socket x2 (USB2.0 compatible)
S/PDIF Optical (PCM up to 192kHz, 24-bit)
S/PDIF Coaxial (PCM up to 192kHz, 24-bit)
AES/EBU (XLR – single link, PCM up to 192kHz)
I2S via HDMI connector Pinout:
1) Data –
2) Gnd
3) Data +
4) Bck +
5) Gnd
6) Bck
7) Wck –
8) Gnd
9) Wck +
10) Mck +
11) Gnd
12) Mck
13,14,15,16) DSD Enable; L=PCM, H=DSD
17) Gnd
18) 5V Power Enable Output; L=O, H=On
19) N/C
20,21,22,23) GND
* Output Impedance: Balanced: ≤74Ω
UnBAL: ≤37Ω
* SNR: <-106dB(A) @ 0dBFS (BAL/UnBAL)
* THD + N: <0.0025% @ 0dBFS (BAL/UnBAL)
* Power supply requirement: DC 9V/2.0A, 12V/1.8A, 15V/1.2A* (centre pin +)
* Power consumption: <0.5W idle, 14W max.
* Dimensions: 214 x 151 x 41 mm (8.4″ x 5.9″ x 1.6″)
* Net weight: 1.0 kg (2.26 Ibs)

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