iFi ZEN Stream 3 High-resolution Wi-Fi Audio Transport (Pre-Order)

Bring Your Hi-Fi Online.

With upgraded hardware, software, and a host of new features, the ZEN Stream 3 adds audiophile-grade network playback to any system setup.

Key Features

New Streaming Engine with Native Qobuz, Spotify, Tidal, and more

Our next-generation streaming engine allows for easier setup and usage, and broader native support. Accessing your favourite music, wherever you find it, is easier than ever.

Supports PCM 384kHz and DSD256 over the network

Native support for high-resolution formats ensures compatibility with the highest sample rates from all major streaming services, and extensive compatibility with high-resolution PCM and DSD music libraries.

JVCKENWOOD's K2 Technology

Digitisation of original master audio tracks can leave music feeling sterile and lifeless. K2 Technology reintroduces lost harmonic content to restore warmth and richness, resulting in a truer representation of the original master.

Built-in iPurifier and ANC Technology

The ZEN Stream's USB ports benefit from iFi's Active Noise Cancellation technology to remove noise and distortion from the audio signal, while the coaxial S/PDIF output incorporates iFi's iPurifier signal purifying technology.

Bring Your Hi-Fi Online.

The essential streaming solution for the digital audio enthusiast, the ZEN Stream 3 offers high-end features to expand the potential of your existing setup. With built-in native support for Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, and more , the ZEN Stream 3 puts high-resolution network-based audio in reach of more listeners than ever, both new and old, and without compromise. Just connect your favourite DAC and find out what your Hi-Fi setup can really do .

A Next-Gen Connection.

The ZEN Stream 3 is built upon the latest generation of our high-resolution streaming engine , with native support for up to 384kHz PCM and DSD256 audio. In addition to returning favourites like Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Roon, AirPlay and more , the ZEN Stream 3 also supports Qobuz Connect , enabling bit-perfect playback straight from the Qobuz app. For listeners with an existing digital music library, NAS and USB HDD support ensures all your favourites are within reach , while DLNA support unlocks broad compatibility with a wide range of players and audio controllers.

Setup, Simplified.

With the ZEN Stream 3, getting connected has never been easier.

An all new IoT chip enables seamless pairing between the ZEN Stream 3 and your home WiFi using the iFi Nexis app.

Once you’re connected, Nexis directly integrates our streaming engine’s user interface to transform your smartphone into a powerful remote control . No more web browsers or IP addresses; just simple, direct access, in the palm of your hand.

Built to Sound Better.

The ZEN Stream 3 delivers best-in-class sound through focused, intelligent hardware design and signal optimisation:

• Upgraded polymer and ELNA Silmic II caps for cleaner power and smoother treble response.
• USB and S/PDIF outputs use a femto-precision clock combined with Active Noise Cancellation and iPurification tech respectively, for ultra-low distortion performance .
• User-selectable Exclusive Modes shut down unnecessary OS processes to minimise software noise and jitter.

Studio-Grade Restoration for any DAC.

The ZEN Stream is the latest in iFi’s lineup to incorporate JVCKENWOOD’s K2 Technology , which takes the often cold, clinical character of many modern recordings, then restores harmonic content lost in post-production or encoding, while maintaining the tracks’ original sample rate.

The result is renewed depth, nuance and musicality - a truer representation of the original master, and of the artists’ and engineers’ intent.

Previously available exclusively to select iFi audio DACs, any DAC connected to a ZEN Stream can now enjoy the incredible benefits of K2 Technology.

ZEN Philosophy: Clarity and Focus

The ZEN Stream 3 embodies the spirit of the ZEN range in more than just looks - every ZEN is a careful, considered creation , fashioned with the purpose of meeting an essential setup requirement.

By focusing purely on streaming only, the ZEN Stream 3 offers a host of high-end features for an established enthusiast with one or more prized DACs in their setup. This clear, targeted design approach ensures that the ZEN Stream 3 includes everything that users need, and nothing they don’t .

Specifications

What's in the Box

• 1x ZEN Stream 3
• 1x RJ45 Ethernet Cable
• 1x Antenna
• 1x iPower 2
• 1x Switch adjustment tool
• 1x Quick Start Guide