Sweet Streams…
The NEO Stream is built to deliver optimal versatility and sonic performance. It combines the latest version of iFi’s network streaming engine with their award-winning DAC stage to deliver a level of audio previously unattainable without breaking the bank. Just add your choice of amp and speakers.
Features
- Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, & AirPlay 2 compatible
- Adds streaming capability to your cherished system
- Sonically upgrades your existing streamer
Custom DAC
The NEO Stream’s integral DAC stage takes your streaming enjoyment to another level. 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.
Unique Optical LAN
Connecting to your network router via cable rather than relying on Wi-Fi? The NEO Stream includes a unique option alongside its RJ45 and M12 ports – optical LAN. This is iFi's own technology. Connect the OptiBox transceiver to the router, and the NEO Stream to the OptiBox via an optical cable. Both the OptiBox and cable are included. Benefit from the highest quality digital audio connection possible between the router and the streamer.
- Ultra-fast data speeds of up to 10Gbps
- Bit-perfect transmission of ultra-resolution audio
- Minimal degradation across distances of up to 1km
Suits You, Sir
Several different settings allow users to tailor the NEO Stream’s performance to suit their system and the way they like to stream. Exclusive Modes are individual settings that optimise performance by focusing operation on one mode of use. There are specific settings for Roon, Tidal Masters, DLNA and NAA, as well as a general mode for multi-platform use. Four user-selectable digital filters, each of which has a subtle but clearly discernible effect on sound, can be switched according to personal taste and music choice.
Come On, Heal the Noise
The NEO Stream has been painstakingly engineered to remove noise and distortion from the audio signal.
- USB ports use iFi's ANC II active noise cancellation technology.
- S/PDIF outputs incorporate iPurifier technology.
- The digital signal is regulated by iFi's femto-precision GMT (Global Master Timing) clock to eradicate jitter.
- The retina-grade TFT display boasts SilentLine design so no electrical noise interferes with the audio signal.
- Circuit components with low ESR, high linearity and low noise mean great sound quality.
- Voltage regulators with high PSRR (Power Supply Rejection Ratio), low idle current and low dropout equal low power supply noise.
- Synchronous 1.2MHz high-speed power supply controller to improve filtering efficiency mean power supply noise is vanishingly low.
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 2
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.
