{"product_id":"ifi-audio-neo-stream-demo-unit","title":"iFi Audio Neo Stream - demo unit","description":"The iFi Audio \u003cstrong\u003eNEO Stream\u003c\/strong\u003e is built to deliver optimal versatility and sonic performance. It combines the latest version of our network streaming engine with our award-winning DAC stage to deliver a level of audio previously unattainable.\n\nNo ‘bought-in’ platform. No specific control app, their own streaming engine fully optimized for seamless operation and excellent sonic performance. Functionally and sonically, it’s the ideal streamer for passionate music lovers who want to experience their music with exceptional sound quality through their own choice of control app or music platform. Without the exorbitant price tag.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a gently used former demo unit. Not new, but very close. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eiFi Audio Neo Stream is an Ultra-Res network audio streamer, their use of proprietary tech makes the NEO Stream distinctly different.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimply seamless streaming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoon Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e – Roon Ready certification means the NEO Stream slots straight into a Roon audio environment and works seamlessly with Roon software.\n\u003cstrong\u003eDNLA\/UPnP\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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.\n\u003cstrong\u003eTidal Connect and Spotify Connect\u003c\/strong\u003e – Stream straight from these integrated online music services.\n\u003cstrong\u003eApple Airplay 2\u003c\/strong\u003e – Easy streaming from Apple devices.\n\u003cstrong\u003eNAA operation\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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.\n\u003cstrong\u003eNAS drive\u003c\/strong\u003e – stream from a local storage device using the ‘Stream-iFi’ app.\n\n \n\u003ch3\u003eCustom DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cem style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe NEO Stream’s integral DAC stage takes your streaming enjoyment to another level.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\nFour-channel True Native hi-res DAC design – supports PCM 768kHz and DSD 512,\nPowerful 16-core XMOS processor – performs full MQA decoding (to 384kHz)\n\nThanks 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.\n\n \n\u003ch3\u003eUnique optical LAN\u003c\/h3\u003e\nConnecting to your network router via cable rather than relying on Wi-Fi? The iFi Audio 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.\n\nBenefit from the highest quality digital audio connection possible between the router and the streamer:\n\u003cul\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eUltra-fast data speeds of up to 10Gbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eBit-perfect transmission of ultra-resolution audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eMinimal degradation across distances of up to 1km\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nThe LAN signal from the router is regenerated, reclocked and rebalanced by the OptiBox; true galvanic isolation is applied, with zero parasitic capacitance and inductance.\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eUltra-Res Wi-Fi\/LAN\/Internet network audio streamer with integrated DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eOpen-source architecture – works with multiple control apps, evolves continuously\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eStream the way you want – Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, AirPlay, DLNA\/UPnP, NAA and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 32-bit\/768kHz PCM and DSD512 – not just via USB\/LAN cables but Wi-Fi too*\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eFull MQA decoding and true-native DSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eCustom-designed hardware and software – built for exceptional sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eFully balanced analogue circuitry delivers maximum sonic purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eFour user-selectable digital filters – tailor the sound to suit your music\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eExclusive streaming modes – dedicated Tidal, Roon, NAA and DLNA modes for optimised performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eUSB and S\/PDIF interfaces are regulated by femto-precision clock to eradicate jitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eActive Noise Cancellation (ANC) and iPurier technologies remove distortion from the audio signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eOptical LAN input isolation technology - superior sound quality over gigabit Ethernet connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eSilentLine retina-grade TFT screen with album cover artwork display\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eUltra-low noise power supply - iPower X\n* Full-strength 5GHz signal is required for playback 384kHz\/DSD256 or above over Wi-Fi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"iFi Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42185715384395,"sku":"5060738786466","price":799.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/7790\/9323\/files\/3ifi_neo_stream_05.png?v=1778661691","url":"https:\/\/the-soundkitchen.com\/products\/ifi-audio-neo-stream-demo-unit","provider":"Sound Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}