User Manual

Thank you for purchasing this NEO series Stream. The NEO Stream is an Ultra-Res network audio streamer.

FEATURES

• Ultra-Res Wi-Fi/LAN network audio streamer with integrated DAC
• Open-source architecture – works with multiple control apps, constantly evolving platform support
• Stream the way you want – Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, AirPlay, DLNA/UPnP, NAA, and more
• Supports 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 analog circuitry delivers maximum sonic purity
• Four user-selectable digital filters – tailor the sound to suit your music
• Exclusive’ streaming modes – dedicated Tidal, Roon, NAA, and DLNA modes for optimized performance
• USB and S/PDIF interfaces regulated by Femto-precision clock to eradicate jitter
• Active Noise Cancellation and iPurifer technologies remove distortion from the audio signal
• Optical LAN input isolation technology-enhanced sound quality over a cabled network connection
• SilentLine retina-grade TFT screen with album cover artwork display
• Ultra-low noise iPower 2 power supply and OptiBox optical LAN transceiver included

* Full-strength 5GHz signal required for 384kHz/DSD256 or above over Wi-Fi

1. OLED display
   The OLED display shows the current player, sample rate, and web address.
   Tip: OLED screen is on the left side when Stream is lying fiat.
2. Multi-function knob
   Cycles Controls:
   – Screen Brightness (short press)
   – SYSTEM STATUS
   – Advanced setting
   – Audio output port selection
   – System (Mode) selector
   – Hotspot selection
   short press once to enter the selection, turn the knob to switch options, and short press again to confirm the selection.
   I) Screen Brightness
   Cycles between:
   Low brightness > Low brightness > High brightness (short press)
   Tip: Operating from the default home screen.
   II) SYSTEM STATUS
   Showing Ethernet IP, Host URL, WiFi iP, Hotspot IP, System Version.
   III) Advanced setting ‘ ’
   Simple Display Ethernet IP and Hotspot URL
   Advanced Display Ethernet IP, Hotspot URL, WiFi IP, Hotspot IP, System Version.
   IV) Audio output port selection ‘ ’
   Choose between Analog or Digital and USB DAC audio output.
   V) System (Mode) selector ‘ ’
   The following 5 play modes can be selected:
   – All In One. Use for setting up
   – DLNA only
   – TIDAL Connect only
   – ROON only
   – NAA (Network Audio Adapter) only
   VI) Hotspot selection ‘ ’
   Turns the Hotspot on / off. It is off by default.
3. Network Status LED
   

   	LED	Speed
   internet	White	Fast
   internet	Cyan	Slow
   Local network	Green	Fast
   No internet	Yellow	Slow
   No connection	Red	–

   Input selector/Settings
   Choose between Analog or Digital and USB DAC audio output.
4. Power switch and indicator
   Short press ≥ 1s to switch on, long press ≥ 2s to switch off.
5. USB-C input/output
   a) Output – Connect to DAC
   b) Input – Connect to HDD, USB DISK etc
   
6. DC power supply connection
   DC 9V/3A-15V/2A DC power input. Please connect ZEN Stream to the enclosed power supply.
7. M12 Ethernet input
   Connect a network cable with an M12 connector.
8. RJ45 Ethernet input
   Connect a network cable with an RJ45 connector. Optical network input
9. Factory Reset
   Long press ≥ 3 seconds, wait 3 minutes and the screen will appear with the if interface.
   DO NOT POWER OFF!
   Warning: Loss of power during this period may damage your device and leave it unusable.
10. Optical input
    Connect a network cable with an optical connector.
11. USB-C System upgrade port
    Used for system firmware upgrade.
12. USB Type A x 2
    Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0.
    a) Output – Connect to DAC
    b) Input – Connect to HDD, USB DISK etc
    These two USB ports have ANC technology built-in.
13. HDMI output
    HDMI signal output connects to DAC
14. Balanced 4.4mm output
    Connection of 4.4mm to XLR or similarly balanced interconnects.
15. Single-Ended RCA output
    Connect analog RCA interconnects to an amplifier.
16. S-PDIF Optical output*
    This is an S-PDIF Optical signal output.
17. S-PDIF Coaxial output *
    This is an S-PDIF Coaxial output signal output.
    *Tip: The S-PDIF standard supports PCM only up to 192kHz.
18. AES/EBU (XLR) signal output
    AES/EBU (XLR) Balanced signal output to an amplifier.
19.  Wi-Fi antenna
    Please attach the enclosed antenna for maximum reception quality.

Quick Start Guide

Documents / Resources

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References

• User Manual