Stream-IF User Manual
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OPERATING THE STREAM-X MODULE
Stream-X is a module inside the Stream-IF interface. It offers streaming directly from services such as Tidal,
Quobuz, Deezer and vTuner. It can also be used to stream from network storage (NAS) or from USB flash
stick (no HDD supported) that is directly attached to the USB connector on the front panel. It is a DLNA
renderer and server and also supports the Roon network protocol. It makes your setup with the connected
DAC "roon-ready".
Supported formats:
PCM up to 192kHz in WAVE, WMA, FLAC, AAC, AIFF, Apple Lossless,
and MP3 file formats
Single rate DSD (via DoP) in DSF file format.
NOTE: not all DLNA servers support DSD files and depending on your
NAS or DLNA server DSD files may not play correctly through Stream-X.
Supported network protocols: DLNA, UPnP, Roon
Supported streaming services: Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, vTuner
CONNECTING STREAM-X TO YOUR NETWORK
USB
POWER
PLAYLINK
COAX
IN
IN / OUT
OUT
OUT
NETWORK
RST
Playback Designs STREAM-IF
Network:
Connect this to your network router and make sure it is connected to the internet and
its wireless network is active. The Stream-X needs this network connection to connect
and play any streaming media from the internet. It also uses it to connect to your tablet
for remote control or to your Roon server.
Front Panel USB:
This is where you can plug in flash sticks (no HDD supported) with music files that
Stream-X can play.
Ethernet cable
Stream-X connections on back panel of Stream-IF
Internet and other
network devices
Your tablet
(iOS or Android)
Your router
