This ensures that the ZEN Stream is not merely a ‘jack of all trades’, but a master of all too. All other programs are shut down – to minimise ‘software jitter’ - an often overlooked aspect that negatively impacts the quality of computer audio playback.
The ZEN Stream has one of the most fully-optimised software platforms in the world.įrom the device’s drivers, to the kernel (the heart of the operating system), to the shell (which interfaces with the kernel), to the applications and the user interface - everything is fully optimised for seamless operation and excellent sonic performance.Īn ingenious part of the ZEN Stream’s design is the ability to select between ‘Exclusive’ modes – individual settings dedicated to specific modes of operation to deliver the purest possible performance.
ZEN Stream is a true ground-up design by iFi - the hardware and software implementation is quite exceptional: Ease of use + audiophile implementation.Optimised open-source architecture – works with multiple dedicated platforms, completely and perfectly future-proofed as it is constantly updated.Just add your smart device as a remote and away you go. True hi-res performance of PCM384/DSD256 via WiFi/LAN.It has one purpose – to send music from the Internet to your DAC with no loss of quality. Beneath its classy exterior, the ZEN Stream is a technological streamer-de-force.