The new iFi Audio Neo Stream combines the latest version of our network streaming engine with our award-winning DAC stage to deliver a level of audio previously unattainable at under $2000. Just add your choice of amp and speakers.
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Roon Ready – Roon Ready certification means the NEO Stream slots straight into a Roon audio environment and works seamlessly with Roon software.
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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.
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Tidal Connect and Spotify Connect – Stream straight from these integrated online music services.
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Apple Airplay – Easy streaming from Apple devices.
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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.
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NAS drive – stream from a local storage device using the ‘Stream-iFi’ app.
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The NEO Stream's integral DAC stage features a CUSTOM (not off the shelf) Dac and takes your streaming enjoyment to another level.
- Four-channel True Native hi-res DAC design – supports PCM 768kHz and DSD 512
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Powerful 16-core XMOS processor – performs full (all 3 stages) MQA decoding (to 384kHz).
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.
The Neo Stream features a 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 our 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
The LAN signal from the router is regenerated, reclocked and rebalanced by the OptiBox; true galvanic isolation is applied, with zero parasitic capacitance and inductance.
Specifications:
| Inputs |
Wi-Fi
Ethernet (M12 X-code 8-pin/RJ45/Optical)
USB-A and USB-C (front panel) (USB DISK, HDD etc.) |
| Formats |
DSD: up to 512 / 22.6MHz
PCM: up to 768kHz
MQA: Full Decoder |
| Analogue output |
Balanced 4.4mm 4V RMS / UnBAL RCA 2V RMS |
| Digital output |
USB-C (front panel)
USB3.0 Type-A Socket x2 (USB2.0 compatible)
S/PDIF Optical (PCM up to 192kHz, 24-bit)
S/PDIF Coaxial (PCM up to 192kHz, 24-bit)
AES/EBU (XLR - single link, PCM up to 192kHz)
I2S via HDMI connector Pinout:
1) Data -
2) Gnd
3) Data +
4) Bck +
5) Gnd
6) Bck
7) Wck -
8) Gnd
9) Wck +
10) Mck +
11) Gnd
12) Mck
13,14,15,16) DSD Enable; L=PCM, H=DSD
17) Gnd
18) 5V Power Enable Output; L=O, H=On
19) N/C
20,21,22,23) GND |
| Output Impedance |
Balanced: ≤74Ω
UnBAL: ≤37Ω |
| SNR |
<-106dB(A) @ 0dBFS (BAL/UnBAL) |
| THD + N |
<0.0025% @ 0dBFS (BAL/UnBAL) |
| Power supply requirement |
DC 9V/2.0A, 12V/1.8A, 15V/1.2A* (centre pin +) |
| Power consumption |
<0.5W idle, 14W max. |
| Dimensions |
214 x 151 x 41 mm (8.4" x 5.9" x 1.6") |
| Net weight |
1.0 kg (2.26 Ibs) |
| Limited Warranty |
12 months** |
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