Stream-iFi 4+

You can’t stream in full native resolution despite the fact that everything about the item description says that it’s compatible. But it doesn’t tell you that it forces you to run everything through AirPlay and not your network. You’re not getting the full benefits of having a Qobuz subscription when you’re forced to stream this way. What a waste.

The app is absolutely irritating from initial set up (the app or device’s wifi card(?)cannot seem to recognize data speed above 100mbp- i have 1000mbps). I sent back 2 units, then seller’s highest tech escalation person advised of this issue. I used ether and set up worked. After set up, the app is finicky, going through streaks of disconnections during a single one hour listening session. Because of this, I purchased a WiiM Pro to replace it. The WiiM Pro set up was quick and easy and a lot of connection options ( except USB2), but the sound that the Zen stream produces is impressively superior, and very easy to recognize the big big difference in the sonic signature that it transmits to my Geshelli DACs, enabling depth, clarity, presence. I am selling my WiiM Pro and just tolerating all the issues with the Zen stream app because when it does work, it’s a thing of aural beauty. The sonic difference reminds me of comparing Tidal’s exceptional , highest resolution service to Amazon’s middling high rez products. A:B quickly reveals the differences

I have it powered with an expensive linear power supply (costs more than the Zen Stream however) and it sounds extremely good, unfortunately the Wi-Fi connection is extremely temperamental and unstable (I have my Ethernet hard wired through a high end Ethernet switch…….. I haven’t given up yet, as it sounds great