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IFI ZEN Streamer

Isn't this streamer must accept everything from usb flash?

I mean from 16/44 till DSD 256?

slisans
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slisans OP

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You are right! My apologies to iFi everything works!

You're a lucky one!  I really liked that unit but my experience was MUCH different.

I went thru two of them, both were riddled with bugs and issues.  The dealer finally gave up on sending me another one and refunded me.  They said they were running into issues too.  I gave up.

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sanvara
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dbb
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My Stream plays all sample rates including DSD. I use JRiver. It was not easy to get it configured, but once it was set up properly the sound quality is excellent. Adding an inexpensive d-link dgs-105 switch boosted the sound quality even more.

 

How did you get JRiver configured properly. Is there a guide somewhere that you used?

I'm curious how the switch you mention improved sound quality.  Did it replace a switch of lesser quality that caused jitter or noise?

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piramis
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Question to ifi Zen Stream owners/users.

My DAC is a max 24/96.

Can I play my DSD files using this streamer and my DAC?

Is there a conversion down to 24/96? Should be in their app I guess.

Thanks.

cagma7
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I also use a ZS with a 24/96 max Dac. You can do it in the Qobuz app (if you are using Qobuz) or in the Mconnect app.

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