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Ifi Audio ZEN Stream Review: THIS Is The Audiophile Music Streamer To Beat Under $500!
Best Buys, Budget, DACs, Deals, Downloads, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Streaming, Videos, WirelessThe Low Down If you already have a nice DAC and you want a high-quality, no-fuss digital “transport” to stream music into it, then the $399 ZEN Stream is a no-brainer. It gives you a gazillion ways to get music into your hi-fi, including Spotify & TIDAL connect, DLNA, and Roon, but most importantly, it…
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iFi’s New $399 ZEN Stream Is An Affordable Music Streamer That Lets You Bring Your Own DAC
Best Buys, Budget, DACs, Deals, Downloads, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Streaming, Videos, WirelessiFi Audio’s ZEN devices have been excellent options for those looking to get into desktop hi-fi at an affordable price point, and their latest ZEN addition looks to continue that trend. Called the ZEN Stream, it’s what iFi calls a “Wi-Fi audio transport”, which is basically a network music streamer without a built-in DAC. Music…
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iFi Zen Blue 3 Review: A Wireless Wonder for Budget Audiophiles
iFi Zen Blue 3 Review: Introduction In today’s world of wireless audio, Bluetooth receivers have become increasingly popular, offering a simple way to play music from your smartphone through your hi-fi system. Furthermore, they can upgrade your amp’s built-in Bluetooth receiver, offering higher bandwidth and improved sound quality. The iFi Zen Blue 3 ($299) is…
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Audiophile Bliss on a Budget: Top Hi-Fi Streamers Under $500 (2024)
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Reviews, Streaming, The BestLooking for high-quality audio streaming on a budget? Check out our list of top hi-fi streamers under $500 in 2024. Experience audiophile bliss without breaking the bank. The world of hi-fi audio can be intimidating, especially for those new to the scene. But fear not, budding audiophiles! You don’t need to break the bank to…
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5 Best Music Streamers Under $500: Audiophile Sound On A Budget!
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Reviews, Streaming, The Best, Uncategorized, WirelessEnjoy high-quality music streaming without breaking the bank! Check out our top 5 picks for the best music streamers under $500. As a music lover, you know that sound quality is crucial. The right music streamer can make all the difference in your listening experience. However, the high-end audio equipment that delivers audiophile sound can…
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Orchard Audio PecanPi+ Streamer Review: An Audio Purist’s Dream Device
Looking for a high-quality audio streamer? Check out our Orchard Audio PecanPi+ Streamer review: a remarkable device for audio enthusiasts. As an audio purist, finding the perfect device to stream your music can be a daunting task. You want a device that not only delivers high-quality sound but also provides you with the flexibility to…
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Wiim Pro Review: An Affordable, Flexible Wireless Music Streamer
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, Reviews, Streaming, The Best, WirelessUpdate: Linkplay recently announced that the Wiim Pro Streamer is now Roon Ready. That’s one more reason to buy this streamer, which was a crazy value already. We have thoroughly tested this streamer and found it to be an affordable, flexible streaming solution for music lovers everywhere. Read our comprehensive Wiim Pro review now! Are…
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Best Music Streamer, Best Digital To Analog Converter: Best Of 2022 Awards!
Best of 2022: Best Music Streamer setups and DACs – what are the affordable must-haves for your audio system? Get our best picks here! The Best of 2022 Awards are here, and this year, we’re awarding the Best Music Streamer and the Best Digital To Analog Converter. These two items are essential for audiophiles looking…
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NAD C700 Streaming Integrated Amplifier In The House: First Impression Review
Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Software, Streaming, The Best, Videos, WirelessI marvel at the quality of today’s “just add speakers” streaming integrated amplifiers. The best have beautiful high-resolution screens that wow you with alluring album art and copious metadata displayed in large, crisply rendered fonts. Not only that, they sound better than ever before. In addition, their app-based control opens the door to just about…
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Ifi Audio’s Stunning New NEO Stream Brings Tons Of Crisp Digital Tunes To Your System!
DACs, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Software, Streaming, Videos, WirelessA little while back, we reviewed iFi Audio’s ZEN Stream, a simple yet powerful streaming transport that let audiophiles bring a pristine digital music signal into their systems without a lot of fuss. While we love that device (especially as a raspberry pi alternative), some folks are looking for more of a “complete” solution, basically…
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Audiophile Music Streamers Buying Guide (2023)
Learn how to pick the best music streamer for your system! Once derided in Audiophile circles, Network (Ethernet or Wi-Fi) Music Streamers have become an integral part of hi-fi systems. At the same time, they’re probably the most complex source you’ll come across since they have intricate network capabilities combined with the same tech present…
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iFi ZEN One Signature Review: A Captivating Digital To Analog Converter On The Cheap!
TL;DR The ZEN One Signature’s natural sound and remarkable array of features make it a great option for adding digital on the cheap. Intro Back in January, iFi announced the availability of their latest ZEN component (not to be confused with the lower-priced ZEN Air Line), the $349 ZEN One Signature. The One Signature is…
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iFi Audio’s New ZEN Air Series Offers Enchanting High-Fidelity Audio For Only $99!
Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Videos, WirelessWe’ve been fans of iFi Audio’s products for a long time now. They always offer an excellent mix of innovation, value, and, most important, sound quality. Given this, iFi is introducing the ZEN Air Series, a new line of four products that promise quality and performance close to their award-winning ZEN series but at an…
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Best Audiophile Music Streamers Under $1000! (2023)
While CDs and Vinyl still hold a special place in many an audiophile’s heart (including ours), wi-fi music streaming devices have become commonplace on the racks of hi-fi enthusiasts. That’s because they offer flexibility and a range of music discovery not possible in the olden days. With a good streamer, combined with a music service…
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The $349 ZEN One Signature Is A Noteworthy Pure Digital To Analog Converter With MQA and LDAC Bluetooth!
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Streaming, Uncategorized, Videos, WirelessToday, iFi Audio announced the availability of the $349 ZEN One Signature…this new pure Digital to Analog Converter takes the DAC stage from our recent Product of the Year ZEN DAC V2, adds S/PDIF inputs (optical and coaxial), a USB port, plus Bluetooth technology from the new ZEN Blue V2 Bluetooth DAC. Ifi then ups…
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Product Of The Year Awards 2021: Best Digital To Analog Converters, Best Music Streamers
Hey folks! Well…we’ve made it through another year! It’s been a tough one with Covid-19 ravaging the planet once again, but that hasn’t stopped us from checking out some of the best affordable high-end audio. As the year wraps up, this is the time when we look back at the best stuff we’ve come across…
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NAD Reveals The C 700, A New $1499 “Just Add Speakers” BluOS Streaming Integrated Amplifier
Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Software, Streaming, Uncategorized, WirelessToday, NAD launched the $1499 NAD C 700 BluOS Streaming Integrated Amplifier, a new affordable counterpart to the well-reviewed Masters Series M10 BluOS Music Streaming Amplifier….has 80W per channel, Full-Color Display, HDMI, 2 Way apt-X Bluetooth, MQA & more…ships late October: The following press release is courtesy of Lenbrook: NAD Launches New C 700…
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NAD Levels Up With New Masters M10 V2 Streaming Integrated Amplifier
Bluetooth, DACs, Headphone Amps, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Software, Streaming, WirelessNAD announces the next generation of their critically acclaimed Masters M10 BluOS Streaming Amplifier; it now has support for Dolby Digital Surround: The following Press Release is courtesy of Lenbrook: NAD Epitomizes Bold Modernity Through New Masters M10 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier Continuing the “just add speakers” revolution started by its highly- acclaimed predecessor, the…
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IFi Audio Zen DAC V2 Review: A Remarkable Dac Amp Combo Gets Even Better!
Best Buys, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Reviews, Streaming, Videos, WirelessWhen I reviewed iFi Audio’s original Zen DAC back in 2019, I couldn’t believe the massive value provided by the $130 desktop DAC Headphone Amp combo. It was compatible with all digital audio formats, including high-resolution formats like MQA and Native DSD, plus it had decent power, especially via the balanced output. Most importantly, it…
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Bluesound Tweaks A Winning Formula With New NODE and POWERNODE Music Streamers
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Software, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessDespite already having two of the best High-Res audiophile music streamers on the market, Bluesound has revealed new and improved versions of their best-selling NODE and POWERNODE devices. Both models now get upgraded (read: faster) processors, new “audiophile-grade” DAC sections, and new touch panel controls with music presets. As far as the POWERNODE streaming amplifier…
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