@lanx0003 Well good for you. Their service still sucks and is an embarrassment compared to most of the industry.
Sound to match Zen iFi Stream
After 4 years or so, I finally hit a brick wall with iFi's amazing sounding machine, and equally awful interface & software. I use only Tidal Connect (I have a FLAC library but rarely if ever use it now), and I send digital out via coax to my Meridian speakers which contain all the DAC I need (besides, they will accept only digital signal).
But I am at a loss regarding what to replace it with. I would like to get equivalent sound (same sound... that's probably not going to happen, sound signatures will always vary), but that spaciousness, black background, and balance are what made me fall in love with the Zen. But it has been unfaithful... (sorry for the drama).
I'm considering the Cambridge Audio line, but from the AXN10/CXN10 and up, they bring a bunch of doodads that I don't need and don't particularly want to pay for. All I need is coax out! (And great sound)
Does such a unicorn exist? One that has reliable connectivity?
Alternatively, I read about the Zen handling Roon well. I don't have Roon and would need to be convinced to spend that much money. But if it's the only way to get that sound...
Those who have had a Zen Stream but then found happiness elsewhere, how did you do it?
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@tubeguy76 Mine was fine when hardwired to my router, but when not I’ve had problems (as have many others) and no support from iFi even when the US distributor got involved to try to help. And their software/website absolutely sucks as well. |
@tubeguy76 Wha’s your budget, and are you looking for new or used? |
I’m similarly suffering with my Zen Stream. 😖😖😖 I’d look at the Innuos PULSEmini paired with an upgraded LPS from LHY, Teddy Pardo, or SBooster. I’m sure it’s at least on par with the iFi performance wise, and it comes with their outstanding Sense app that is so good some have even dropped Roon. And very unlike iFi they offer excellent customer support. Best of luck. |