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ifi Neo Streamer

I've been contemplating the purchase of a ifi Neo streamer.  I like the digital and analog output options it has to offer.  If I don't use their modified balanced output option, I'll either use USB, I2s or AES/EBU to my Denafrips Pontus II DAC.

I'm curious what experience other members have with this streamer.  Their site does not explicitly state that it supports Qobuz but that may be a service I go with.

I feel a bit behind the times and not all that familiar with online streaming.  I've stuck to CDs through a Jay's Audio CD transport as my means of digital music, somewhat old school I guess.

Any input would be appreciated.

colpgmrguy

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colpgmrguy OP
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Thanks for the responses.

@stevebohnii

I liked this item for several reason.  It appears to have great build quality, it's compact and a good price point.  It also has my preferred digital outputs (particularly i2s and AES/EBU).  I also liked the what I'll call hybrid balanced output, if you wanted to use the Neo's internal DAC.  For any component, I'd rather connect (analog) via XLR, not RCA.
A lot of lower priced point streamers don't have i2s and AES outputs.  If they have an internal DAC, their analog outputs seem to only be RCA.
I've also looked at the Aurilic G1.1, when it was on sale.  It's a transport with AES out.  I have not purchased it due to the fact that it seems to be built around the iOS platform and I don't have an iPad.
I've looked at so many brands.  I like the Eversolos and probably could purchase an A6 and connect to my Pontus II via USB and it would be fine.  It would be nice if they could come up with a transport, put in a few more digital outputs and keep it at their low price points.

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