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iFi Audio NEO Stream Network Audio Streamer

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iFi Audio NEO Stream: Stream music through Roon, Tidal, or Spotify natively at the highest resolutions.

With the iFi NEO Steam, you can stream your favorite tunes through Room, DNLA/UPnP apps such as Audivana, Tidal, Spotify, Airplay 2, and more at their maximum supported resolutions.

Enjoy high-quality music streams, made possible by the powerful 16-core XMOS processor, hi-res DAC, audio enhancement filters, and robust wireless and wired connection options.

Take your music streaming experience to the next level with the iFi Audio NEO Stream.

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What's In The Box?

Everything you need is included with the iFi Audio NEO Stream.

  • iFi Audio NEO Stream
  • iPower X Power Adapter
  • 1x RCA Cable
  • 1x USB-A to USB-C Cable
  • 1x USB Power Adapter
  • 1x Ethernet Cable
  • 1x Optical Cable
  • 1x Antenna
  • Quick Start Card
  • Warranty Card
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Enjoy music seamlessly with the iFi NEO Stream

The iFi NEO Stream supports popular streaming services natively, allowing you to stream music from preferred platforms.

Roon Ready certification means the NEO Stream can connect and interact with Roon software for seamless music streaming. The NEO Stream supports Tidal and Spotify natively as well, allowing you to stream your music through these services straight from the NEO Stream.

Connect through DNLA/UPnP and access your playlists from compatible apps like Audivana, or link the NEO Stream through Apple Airplay.

Running a Network Audio Adapter or NAS drive? No problem. Connect the NEO Stream to these networks directly and stream music at high resolution.

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Quad DAC and 16-core XMOS processor = top-tier sound

Powering the NEO Stream is iFi Audio's hi-res quad DAC that supports PCM 768kHz and DSD 512. Working alongside the quad DAC is a powerful 16-core XMOS chip - capable of decoding MQA at 384kHz.

The NEO Stream's quad DAC setup streams PCM, DSD, and MQA at the highest data rates, allowing you to stream your music at the best playback resolutions.

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Ready, set, connect!

The NEO Stream offers multiple connection options, with support for wired and wireless protocols alongside multiple analogue and digital outputs.

  • Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz/5GHz/802.11a/b/g/n/ac
  • Gigabit LAN: 1x RJ45; 1x M12; 1x Optical LAN
  • USB: USB-A @ USB2.0 and USB3.0 and USB-C for OTA updates.
  • Analogue: 1x Stereo RCA / 1x 4.4mm Balanced
  • Hi-res digital: 1x HDMI-I2S / 1x USB-A (USB3.0)
  • Hi-res S/PDIF: 1x Optical / 1x Coaxial / 1x AES/EBU
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Choose your sound - iFi NEO Stream Digital Sound Filters

Tweak the NEO Stream's sound through four user-selectable digital filters.

  • Bit-Perfect
  • GTO (Gibbs Transient Optimised)
  • Minimum Phase
  • Standard

Alongside these digital filters are Exclusive Modes - specific sound settings for streaming via Roon, Tidal Masters, DLNA, and NAA.

The iFi NEO Stream gives you plenty of ways to tailor your streaming experience to your preferences.

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No noise. Just Music.

iFi Audio pulled all the stops to ensure the iFi NEO Stream delivers ultra-detailed hi-res sound.

The NEO Stream's USB ports feature ANC II technology, the S/PDIF utilizes iPurifier technology, and even the TFT display uses SilentLine tech to ensure the display signal does not contribute to audio signal noise.

It doesn't stop there - iFi Audio used only the best components to power the NEO Stream. Circuit components like the voltage regulators and the power supply controller feature low-noise designs to keep the audio signal pure for the best streaming quality.

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Hi-Res Audio

Hi-Res Audio certification means the iFi NEO Stream will handle PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD up to DSD512, and DXD up to double speed.

With support for the highest audio protocols, the NEO Stream will play back your music with minimal data loss.

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XMOS 16-Core Processor

The XMOS 16-core processor is at the beating heart of the iFi NEO Stream - handling all audio data from the USB digital input.

The XMOS chip promises enhanced processing power of up to 2000MIPS and four times the memory at 512KB, enabling support for the highest quality audio codecs for the best quality music streams.

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Roon Ready

The iFi NEO Stream is a Roon Ready device and is certified by Roon Labs to deliver the best network stream quality through Roon.

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Master Quality Authenticated

The iFi NEO Stream supports full MQA decoding.

Stream high-quality MQA music files at the highest quality and experience master-level sound like never before.


NEO Stream Technical 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**

*A power supply unit must be able to deliver minimum rated repetitive current

**12 months typical or as permitted/required by local reseller laws.

***Specifations are subject to change without notice.

NEO Stream User Manual

User Manual

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