The Neo Stream is designed for optimal sonic performance and versatility by combining the latest version of our network streaming engine with our award-winning DAC to deliver a level of audio previously unattainable at a moderate price. Simply add your choice of amplifier and speakers and enjoy your favorite music.
Roon Ready: Roon Ready certification means the Neo Stream slots directly into a Roon audio environment and works seamlessly with Roon software.
DNLA/UPnP: Use your choice of any DLNA/UPnP compatible app (BubbleUPnP, mconnect, Audirvana, etc.) to control Neo Stream and access audio content from online services.
Tidal Connect and Spotify Connect: Stream directly from these integrated online music services.
Apple Airplay – Easy streaming from Apple devices.
NAS Drive: Stream from a local storage device using the 'Stream-iFi' app.
The Neo Stream's internal DAC takes your streaming enjoyment to the next level with a four-channel True Native high-resolution design that supports PCM 768kHz and DSD 512. Thanks to the DAC chip's four-channel True Native design, PCM and DSD take turns separated and remain “bit perfect” in their direct native form, until analog conversion. In the case of DSD, there is no conversion to PCM or application of multi-bit processing; This is unusual and makes NEO Stream a great choice for DSD purists.
Powerful 16-core XMOS processor: Performs full MQA decoding (up to 384 kHz).
Inputs: Dual band Wi-Fi reception (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Gigabit Ethernet (LAN) support – 1x RJ45; 1x M12; 1x optical LAN
2x USB-A (compatible with USB2.0 and SuperSpeed USB3.0), 1 USB-C system upgrade port.
Analogue outputs: 1x RCA stereo; 1x 4.4mm balanced.
Digital outputs: (PCM 768kHz, DSD512) 1x HDMI-I2S; 1x USB-A (USB3.0), coaxial S/PDIF (PCM 192kHz), 1x optical; 1 coax; 1x AES/EBU balanced.
The Neo Stream includes a unique option along with 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 the cable are included. Benefit from the highest quality digital audio connection possible between the router and the transmitter. Ultra-fast data speeds of up to 10 Gbps. Bit-perfect transmission of ultra-resolution audio. Minimal degradation at distances up to 1 km. OptiBox regenerates, resynchronizes and balances the router's LAN signal; True galvanic isolation is applied, with zero capacitance and parasitic inductances.
Several different settings allow users to tailor Neo Stream's performance to suit their system and the way they like to stream. Exclusive modes are individual settings that optimize performance by focusing operation on one mode of use. There are specific settings for Roon, Tidal Masters, DLNA, and NAA, as well as a general mode for cross-platform use.
Four user-selectable digital filters, each of which has a subtle but clearly noticeable effect on the sound, can be changed according to personal taste and choice of music: Bit-Perfect, GTO (gibbs transient optimized), Phase Minimum and Standard.
The Neo Stream has been carefully designed to eliminate noise and distortion from the audio signal: The USB ports use our ANC II active noise cancellation technology. The S/PDIF outputs incorporate iPurifier technology. The digital signal is regulated by our femto precision GMT (Global Master Timing) clock to eradicate jitter. The retina-grade TFT display features a SilentLine design so that no electrical noise interferes with the audio signal. Circuit components with low ESR, high linearity and low noise mean excellent sound quality. Voltage regulators with high PSRR (power supply rejection ratio), low quiescent current and low dropout equate to low power supply noise and 1. 2MHz to improve filtering efficiency means power supply noise is extremely low.
Characteristics:
- Ultra-Res Wi-Fi/LAN/Internet Network Audio Transmitter with Integrated DAC
- Open source architecture – works with multiple control applications, continually evolves
- Stream however you want: Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, AirPlay, DLNA/UPnP, NAA and more
- Supports PCM and DSD512 up to 32-bit/768kHz, not only via USB/LAN cables, but also Wi-Fi
- Full MQA decoding and true native DSD
- Custom-designed hardware and software, built for exceptional sound
- Fully balanced analog circuitry delivers maximum sonic purity
- Four user-selectable digital filters: tailor the sound to your music
- Exclusive streaming modes: Dedicated Tidal, Roon, NAA and DLNA modes for optimized performance
- USB and S/PDIF interfaces are regulated by a precision femto clock to eradicate jitter
- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and iPurifier technologies eliminate audio signal distortion
- Optical LAN input isolation technology via OPTIBOX™ – superior sound quality over a Gigabit Ethernet connection
- SilentLine retina-grade TFT display with album art display
- External ultra-low noise power supply and optical LAN transmitter/receiver
- Measurements: 214 x 151 x 41 mm.
- Weight: 1 kilo.
