ifi NEO STREAM Bedienungsanleitung
User Manual
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Thank you for purchasing this NEO series Stream. The NEO Stream is an Ultra-Res network audio streamer.
• Ultra-Res Wi-Fi/LAN/Internet network audio streamer with integrated DAC
• Open-source architecture – works with multiple control apps, evolves continuously
• Stream the way you want – Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, AirPlay, DLNA/UPnP, NAA and more
• Supports up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512 – not just via USB/LAN cables but Wi-Fi too*
• Full MQA decoding and true-native DSD
• Custom-designed hardware and software – built for exceptional sound
• Fully balanced analogue circuitry delivers maximum sonic purity
• Four user-selectable digital lters – tailor the sound to suit your music
• Exclusive streaming modes – dedicated Tidal, Roon, NAA and DLNA modes for optimised performance
• USB and S/PDIF interfaces are regulated by femto-precision clock to eradicate jitter
• Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and iPurier technologies remove distortion from the audio signal
• Optical LAN input isolation technology - superior sound quality over gigabit Ethernet connection
• SilentLine retina-grade TFT screen with album cover artwork display
• Ultra-low noise power supply and optical LAN transmitter/receiver
* Full-strength 5GHz signal is required for playback 384kHz/DSD256 or above over Wi-Fi
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OLED Display
Multi-function Knob
Network Status LED
Menu/Output Selector
Power Switch And Indicator
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USB-C Input/Output
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DC Power Supply Connection
M12 Ethernet Input
RJ45 Ethernet Input
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Factory Reset
Optical Ethernet Input
USB-C System Update Port
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Balanced 4.4mm Analogue Line Output
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S/PDIF Optical Output
S/PDIF Coaxial Output
AES/EBU (XLR) Signal Outputs
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USB Type A x 2 Ports
I2S
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Wi-Fi Antenna
Quick Start Guide
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1. OLED Display
The OLED display shows current playback mode, format, sample rate, and the IP address of the
NEO Stream when available.
Tip: OLED screen should be on the left-hand side when NEO Stream is positioned horizontally, and at the top when positioned vertically.
2. Multi-function Knob
Turn for volume control, if enabled.
Turn to select the function to adjust after short-pressing button 4.
- Volume control and Mute (turn the knob/Short press)
- Screen brightness is also selected with a long press of the knob.
- SYSTEM STATUS - displays IP addresses and system version
- Advanced/Simple OLED display
- Audio Output Port Selection – Analogue, Digital, or USB
- System Mode Selector - AIO, DLNA, Tidal Connect, ROON, or NAA
- Hotspot ON/OFF
- Digital Filters
Tip: Turn to select the function to adjust after short-pressing button 4. Short press once to enter the selection, turn knob to make changes,
short press again to conrm change.
I) Volume control and Mute
Turn the knob to change the volume. Short press to mute/unmute the sound.
Tip: To enable or disable the volume control, adjust the Playback Options in Settings on http://i.local/
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II) Screen Brightness
long press cycles between:
OFF > Low brightness > High brightness
III) SYSTEM STATUS
Shows Ethernet IP, Host URL, Wi-Fi IP, Hotspot IP, System Version.
IV) Advanced Setting
Simple Displays Ethernet IP and Hotspot URL
Advanced Displays Ethernet IP, Hotspot URL, Wi-Fi IP, Hotspot IP, System Version.
V) Audio Output Port Selection
Choose between Analogue or Digital and USB DAC Audio Output.
VI) System Mode Selector
The following 5 play modes can be selected:
- AIO (All-In-One). Required for accessing conguration pages from web browser, e.g. http://i.local
- DLNA only
- TIDAL Connect only
- ROON only
- NAA (Network Audio Adapter) only
VII) Hotspot Selection
Turns the Hotspot on / o. After resetting, by default it will open for 1 minute and then close
automatically.
Tip: NEO Stream's hotspot has no external network functionality and is only used to connect the phone to the NEO Stream setup network.
VIII) Digital Filters
The following 4 digital lters are available:
'BP' Bit-Perfect: no digital ltering, no pre or post ringing
'STD' Standard, modest ltering, modest pre and post ringing
'MIN' Minimum phase, slow roll-o, minimum pre and post ringing
'GTO' Gibbs Transient-Optimised: up-sampled to 352.8/384kHz, minimum ltering, no pre
ringing, minimum post ringing
Note: If the GTO lter is selected, the display indicates the sample rate as 352.8kHz or 384kHz, illustrating the upsampling operation of this lter.
3. Network Status LED
LED Speed
lnternet White Fast
lnternet Cyan Slow
Local network (no lnternet) Green Fast
Local network (no lnternet) Yellow Slow
No connection Red -
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4. Menu/Output Selector
Short press: Displays the current digital lter set. To change the digital lter, press the knob to enable
selection, turn to change the lter, and press the knob again to conrm. Please see item 2, VIII.
Long press: Displays the output setting. Choose between Analogue, Digital, or USB DAC audio
(if connected) by turning the knob, and press the knob again to conrm.
5. Power Switch And Indicator
Short press to switch on, long press ≥ 2s to switch o.
6. USB-C Input/Output
a) Output - Connect to USB DAC
b) Input - Connect to HDD, USB DISK etc.
Tip: The USB-C connector has Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology built-in.
7. DC Power Supply Connection
DC 9V/2.0A, 12V/1.8A, 15V/1.2A* power input. Please connect NEO Stream to the enclosed power supply.
8. M12 Ethernet Input
Connect a network cable with an M12 X-code 8-pin connector.
9. RJ45 Ethernet Input
Connect a wired network cable with a RJ45 connector.
*A power supply unit must be able to deliver minimum rated repetitive current.
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10. Factory Reset
Long press ≥ 3 seconds, wait 3 minutes and the screen will appear with the i logo.
DO NOT POWER OFF!
Warning: Loss of power during this period may damage your device and leave it unusable.
11. Optical Ethernet Input
Connect with an SC single mode optical network cable.
Alternatively connect the included OptiBox RJ45 to optical transceiver with the SC-SC cable.
12. USB-C System Update Port
Used for system rmware update (by factory).
13. USB Type A x 2 Ports
Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0.
a) Output - Connect to USB DAC
b) Input - Connect to HDD, USB DISK etc.
Both USB ports have Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology built-in.
14. I2S Output
I2S digital output via HDMI connector. Connects to a compatible DAC. The level complies with
the low voltage dierential signal (LVDS) standard. For the pinout, please see Specications.
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