iFi audio ZEN Stream 3

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iFi audio ZEN Stream 3
Key Features
  • Add Hi-Res Streaming to Your System
  • Native PCM 384 kHz & DSD256 Support
  • Add Back Lost Harmonics with K2
  • ANC & iPurifier Noise Reduction
Add audiophile-grade digital streaming to your existing audio system with the ZEN Stream 3 from iFi Audio. Zen Stream 3 is designed to clean and enhance digital audio and send it to a connected DAC or Hi-Fi system. Your network audio can come from attached USB hard drives, NAS, or online. Connect the Zen Stream 3 to Wi-Fi and enjoy its native support for a host of services, including Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, and more. This version now supports Qobuz Connect as well, and offers bit-perfect playback using the Qobuz app. From these sources, high-resolution formats are supported natively, such as PCM at 384 kHz and DSD256.
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iFi audio ZEN Stream 3 Overview

Add audiophile-grade digital streaming to your existing audio system with the ZEN Stream 3 from iFi Audio. Zen Stream 3 is designed to clean and enhance digital audio and send it to a connected DAC or Hi-Fi system. Your network audio can come from attached USB hard drives, NAS, or online. Connect the Zen Stream 3 to Wi-Fi and enjoy its native support for a host of services, including Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, and more. This version now supports Qobuz Connect as well, and offers bit-perfect playback using the Qobuz app. From these sources, high-resolution formats are supported natively, such as PCM at 384 kHz and DSD256.

Get it Back with K2
JVC/Kenwood's K2 technology takes sterile digital sources and breathes in new life by reintroducing lost harmonics for increased depth and richness, while maintaining the original audio's sample rate.
Noise Reduction
The USB ports on the Zen Stream 3 feature iFi's ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) technology that removes both noise and distortion. The S/PDIF port uses iFi's iPurifier signal purifying technology to achieve purer audio playback.
Precision Upgrades
The Zen Stream 3 elevates audio playback compared to previous generations thanks to improved and optimized hardware and signal transmission.

  • Upgraded polymer and ELNA Silmic II caps provide cleaner power and smoother treble
  • Both the USB and S/PDIF ports use a femto-precision clock with ANC and iPurification for ultra-low distortion
  • Selectable exclusive modes can be used to shut down unnecessary OS processes to minimize software noise and jitter

 

iFi Nexus
iFi Nexus for Android and iOS is a mobile app that can transform your phone into a Zen Stream 3 remote control. Use it to access advanced settings, connected storage, Wi-Fi setup, and installation of over-the-air firmware updates.
Additional Details
  • DLNA support
  • Seamless Wi-Fi pairing using an integrated IoT chip

iFi audio ZEN Stream 3 Specs

General
Compatibility
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Audio Format
PCM 384 kHz
DSD256
Inputs/Outputs
USB I/O
2 x USB-A Female Output
1 x USB-C (Firmware Only) Female Input/Output
Audio I/O
1x RCA Coaxial Output
Other Ports
1 x Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless
Wireless
Wi-Fi
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: iFi Nexus
Functionality: Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control
Power
Power Source
AC Input (Included)
DC Input Power
9 to 15 VDC at 0.8 to 1.8 A
Power Consumption
6 W (Idle)
10 W (Maximum)
Physical
Color
Black
Dimensions
6.2 x 3.9 x 1.4" / 158 x 100 x 35 mm
Weight
20.4 oz / 578 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.86 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.9 x 6.8 x 2.4"

iFi audio ZEN Stream 3 Reviews

Absolute Garbage

By Johnray
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-14

If you enjoy working with a phone app so poorly designed that nothing works. If you like having no meaningful instructions on how to use this application except a video that doesn't match the current version's UI. If you like trying to change the WiFi config five times with no effect then, once you turn it off, you lose all connectivity to the device. And if you like talking to an AI support bot for the only source of help, this device is for you! My first one was DOA. The replacement disappeared from the application and I can't seem to connect back. I have spent two hours total between the two devices and never once heard a note of music. BAD... VERY,VERY BAD.

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