High-resolution network streamer with DAC, DSD512 and Roon Ready. Designed as the digital core of a serious hi-fi system. Read more.
The iFi Audio NEO Stream 3 combines the acclaimed DAC architecture of the NEO iDSD 2 with iFi’s latest open-source streaming platform, positioning it as the digital core of a serious hi-fi system. Designed for demanding listeners, it supports PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD512, handling virtually all common audio file formats with ease. Native integration of Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect enables true bit-perfect playback, while internet radio, AirPlay and Roon Ready certification ensure seamless integration into modern multi-room and network-based setups.
At its heart lies a carefully tuned DAC section built around a Burr-Brown chipset, selected for its natural and musical presentation. Separate signal paths for PCM and DSD help preserve signal integrity throughout the conversion process. JVCKENWOOD’s K2HD technology is implemented to restore harmonic information that can be lost in digital recordings, contributing to a warmer and more organic sound signature. Upgraded polymer and ELNA Silmic II capacitors support clean power delivery, while a femto-precision clock, combined with Active Noise Cancellation and iPurifier technology, works to minimise jitter and distortion on USB and S/PDIF outputs.
The redesigned streaming architecture, paired with the iFi Nexis app, offers intuitive control from your smartphone, effectively turning it into a powerful remote for your entire music library. Network connectivity via RJ45, Optical Ethernet or Wi-Fi ensures flexible installation, and a wide array of outputs – including USB, I2S, 4.4mm balanced, RCA, optical, coaxial and AES/EBU – allows easy system matching. The included OptiBox adds optical galvanic isolation to reduce network noise. Whether partnered with a high-quality amplifier or active speakers, the NEO Stream 3 is ready to become the centrepiece of your digital audio system. Explore what it can add to your setup.
