IFi Zen Stream with Qobuz

No. It gets fed what Qobuz provides.

@soix  I also run my iFi Zen Stream via an extender. Works well. I only had a couple ‘hick-up’ with the Zen Stream and Wi-Fi connection, but when they occurred, they were frustrating. With the extender, no more issues, ever. 
 

I have the iFi Zen Stream and Denafrips Aries II. I am using Tidal because of the ‘connect’ feature, but would love to try Qobuz if they ever get their ‘connect’ feature released for the iFi Zen Stream, and others. Now, it will run directly to the Zen Stream if you use Roon, which I do not.

Thus, the best was to get a direct connect to the iFi (without Roon) is to use the MConnect app, but you have to run Quobuz through it and it’s interface. I believe there is a similar app that will do the same, but the name escapes me right now.

@temmple

mconnect is available for iOS devices. I’m an all Apple/Mac guy, but do not use my computers to stream, only my iPhone and iPad. But they act as simply ‘remotes’ in function, as I will not use AirPlay, as it is limiting and not as good sound quality as Tidal Connect, as example.

@soix No problem, I think you will be pleased. If the extender fails me (which is rare) a reboot solves the problem, but that has nothing to do with the Zen. Oh, and within set-up, remember to disable Wi-Fi in the Zen Stream after getting it hooked-up.

@jabbaman

It is annoying that the Zen Stream doesn’t have good native Qobuz integration. Further, Tidal Connect is pretty flakey at the best of times.

Actually, it takes both iFi and Qobuz’s cooperation to create the ‘connect’ feature. iFi is more than willing, but it seems Qobuz is the one dragging their feet or not interested. Perhaps upset that the Zen Stream was released with Tidal integration from the start? Dunno.

I have no real issues with the Zen Stream and Tidal Connect. Works great.

I don’t stream enough to invest in Roon. Thus, for the time being, Tidal it is. Unfortunately, as I would like to try Qobuz, just don’t think I would like using the MConnect interface to do so. Using the Tidal interface works just great.