Thoughts on the iFi Zen Streamer

I don't have one but the Zen looks like the winner. Why pay for a meh DAC if you already have one that you like?

I am happy with every piece of iFi I have acquired. Their R&D looks superior, on a par with Pro-Ject.

@fuzztone Thanks for the quick response. Exactly what i was thinking, I already have a couple of DACs and the price seems right for getting familiar with a streaming service. I am now trying out Qobuz using my computer. Good to hear your opinion on iFi. 

I picked up the iFi Zen Stream as I have a DAC I quite enjoy, so why get a combo only to bipass an internal DAC? In addition, I read and watched more than one review of the iFi vs the Bluesound Node going into a common DAC, and just about every review stated the iFi was a better sounding as a streamer straight-up.

Thus, I bought the iFi.

Digital is not my primary from end, right now, so it was a good deal, for me. Should I find a need to get something better in the future, I think the Innuos Zen MK III would be a good unit to consider, but, by then, there will probably be something else ‘better’.

@bkeske

How is the player app with the iFI?

Gapless and defeatable queue?