It has no file-size, file-type, or library-size limits. The Zen Stream supports many streaming sources via Wi-Fi or Ethernet including Spotify, Tidal, Roon, AirPlay, Chromecast, DLNA, and NAA (Network Audio Adapter). If you have a great DAC that doesn’t have a USB input that you would like to use with networked sources, the Zen Stream makes that possible. As an endpoint with both USB 3.0 and SPDIF outputs, it can deliver Internet and networked music sources to any DAC with either USB or SPDIF inputs. When compared in a direct A/B with the Sonos Connect’s analog output SS found that Cobblestone was the Sonos’ equal in every sonic respect except one-the Cobblestone could play 96/24 files while the Sonos could not.Īs you might surmise from its name, the Zen Stream is a streaming endpoint. The Cobblestone’s overall harmonic balance is slightly dark, with forgiving highs and a warmish upper bass and lower midrange. The Cobblestone produces listenable, if not riveting, sound. Although the Cobblestone wouldn’t be considered for a reference system, it simply and inexpensively adds Internet radio, smartphone streaming, and NAS playback capabilities to a secondary, “lifestyle,” or background music system. This inexpensive little device provides wireless streaming to any audio system.

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