iFi NEO Stream Audio Streamer with DAC, cross-platform compatible, and supports DSD512

During an audio event in Japan, iFi introduced the new Neo Stream network audio streamer. Neo Stream is a player with an integrated DAC that supports many popular kinds of music streaming platforms such as Tidal, Spotify, and Roon.

NEO Stream allows MQA Native and DSD Native decoding, compatible with PCM 768kHz/32-bit and DSD512 music quality. In addition, the product is also equipped with an iPurifier and ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) noise filtering technology to clean the signal before processing.

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 network audio streamer includes a unique option alongside its RJ45 and M12 ports – optical LAN. Connect the OptiBox transceiver to the router, and the NEO Stream to the OptiBox via an optical cable. It benefits from the highest quality digital audio connection possible between the router and the streamer.

iFi Neo Stream price and release date

iFi Neo Stream network audio streamer is already up for pre-order on Bhphotovideo.com and Amazon.co.uk at $1,299 / £1,299.

Features

• Ultra-Res WiFi/LAN/Internet audio streamer with built-in DAC
• Open source platform allows working effectively with 3rd party apps, supporting regular updates
• Compatible with today’s popular music streaming protocols such as Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, AirPlay, DLNA/UPnP, NAA…
• Supports PCM quality up to 768kHz/32-bit and DSD512
• Full-decoding MQA, True-Native DSD
• Hardware and software optimized for peak performance
• 4 optional filter modes suitable for a variety of music tastes
• Exclusive music streaming mode for Tidal, Roon, NAA, and DLNA to optimize performance
• Enhanced USB and S/PDIF protocols with a Femto-clock that suppresses interference
• ANC noise cancellation technology and iPurifier signal filtering for more effective distortion reduction
• OPTIBOX technology optimizes LAN Optical connection, delivering high-quality audio over Gigabit Ethernet
• Equipped with a TFT screen according to Line-retina standards, allowing sharper images to be displayed.
• Using power supply and LAN optical transmitter/receiver circuit low noise

Last week, Logitech announced some new exciting products for streamers and gamers at the Logi-Play keynote in Berlin. In addition to the new G Cloud gaming handheld console, the manufacturer presented the Blue Sona active XLR microphone for streaming with a dynamic double-diaphragm capsule and integrated preamplifier, as well as the premium LED streaming light, Litra Beam.