{"product_id":"ifi-neo-stream-high-resolution-wi-fi-audio-transport-and-dac","title":"iFi NEO Stream High-resolution Wi-Fi Audio Transport and DAC - Discontinued","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNetwork audio streamer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt by passionate enthusiasts, for passionate enthusiasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSweet streams…\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNEO Stream\u003c\/strong\u003e is built to deliver optimal versatility and sonic performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines the latest version of our network streaming engine with our award-winning DAC stage to deliver a level of audio previously unattainable without spending much more than its £1,299 price tag. 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In the case of DSD, there is no conversion to PCM or application of multi-bit processing – this is unusual and makes the \u003cstrong\u003eNEO Stream\u003c\/strong\u003e an excellent choice for DSD purists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoveted connections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi reception (2.4GHz and 5GHz) with 802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGigabit Ethernet (LAN) – 1x RJ45; 1x M12; 1x Optical LAN (see below for more information)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x USB-A (USB2.0 and SuperSpeed USB3.0 supported)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x USB-C system update port (OTA – Over The Air – updates also available)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue – 1x stereo RCA; 1x 4.4mm balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-res digital (PCM 768kHz, DSD512) – 1x HDMI-I2S; 1x USB-A (USB3.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-res S\/PDIF digital (PCM 192kHz) – 1x optical; 1x coaxial; 1x AES\/EBU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnique optical LAN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnecting to your network router via cable rather than relying on Wi-Fi?  The \u003cstrong\u003eNEO Stream\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a unique option alongside its RJ45 and M12 ports – optical LAN. 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Connect the OptiBox transceiver to the router, and the \u003cstrong\u003eNEO Stream\u003c\/strong\u003e to the OptiBox via an optical cable.  Both the OptiBox and cable are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefit from the highest quality digital audio connection possible between the router and the streamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-fast data speeds of up to 10Gbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBit-perfect transmission of ultra-resolution audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal degradation across distances of up to 1km\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LAN signal from the router is regenerated, reclocked and rebalanced by the OptiBox; true galvanic isolation is applied, with zero parasitic capacitance and inductance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuits you, sir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral different settings allow users to tailor the \u003cstrong\u003eNEO Stream\u003c\/strong\u003e’s performance to suit their system and the way they like to stream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExclusive Modes are individual settings that optimise performance by focusing operation on one mode of use. 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