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De Aar (Northern Cape)
I AM SELLING COMPLETE HIKVISION CCTV SYSTEMS FROM ONLY R5999 FREE INSTALLATION. THE PACKAGE CONSISTS OF · 1 X 4CH HIKVISION DVR (REMOTE VIEW COMPATIBLE) · 4 X 2MP BULLET OR DOME CAMERAS 20MIR · 1 X 1TB SURVEILLANCE HARDDRIVE · 1 X 100M ROLL RG59 CABLE · 1 X 5A 12V POWERSUPPLY. · FREE INSTALLATION IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT RANDALL ON 079 738 5501 VIA WHATSAPP OR EMAIL.
R 5.999
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De Aar (Northern Cape)
I AM SELLING COMPLETE HIKVISION CCTV SYSTEMS FROM ONLY R7999 FREE INSTALLATION. THE PACKAGE CONSISTS OF · 1 X 8CH HIKVISION DVR (REMOTE VIEW COMPATIBLE) · 8 X 2MP BULLET OR DOME CAMERAS 20MIR · 1 X 1TB SURVEILLANCE HARDDRIVE · 2 X 100M ROLL RG59 CABLE · 1 X 10A 12V POWERSUPPLY. · FREE INSTALLATION IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT RANDALL ON 079 738 5501 VIA WHATSAPP OR EMAIL. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON.
R 7.999
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De Aar (Northern Cape)
I AM SELLING COMPLETE HIKVISION CCTV SYSTEMS FROM ONLY R10 999 THE PACKAGE CONSISTS OF · 1 X 16CH HIKVISION DVR (REMOTE VIEW COMPATIBLE) · 16 X 2MP BULLET OR DOME CAMERAS 20MIR · 1 X 1TB SURVEILLANCE HARDDRIVE · 4 X 100M ROLL RG59 CABLE · 1 X 10A 12V POWERSUPPLY. · 18.5 INCH LED MONITOR IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT RANDALL ON 079 738 5501 VIA WHATSAPP OR EMAIL. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON.
R 10.999
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Witbank (Mpumalanga)
Complete POS set up available. -1 year warranty on hardware -POS software is easy to use and allows you to view sales and stock reports from an Android app or laptop where ever you are even if the shop computer is off -works offline -Dell Optiplex desktop computer -Cash drawer -Barcode scanner -Epson receipt printer -QuantumPOS point of sale software 1 year license (enquire for once off or multiple computer installations)
R 7.600
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South Africa
KARAOKE SYSTEM WITH 5000 SONGS – R3500 Now R2799 till 19/08/2015 DETAILS: 1. Set of speakers and two corded microphones 1200W max power 2 Mic inputs 1 Guitar Input Volume controls USB input SD Card Input 2. 1 Karaoke Player Karaoke DVD player Copy disk to USB function USB Input SD Card Input 2 Mic inputs FM Radio Remote Control 300 Games on DVD with two controllers (PS2 Look alike) 3. 2 Microphones 4. 5000 Most popular Karaoke Songs (worth R1500 on its own) All you have to do is plug it into your TV at home, in office in the bar, anywhere, and you have a complete karaoke system. The system can be used as a normal sound system for music, movies, anything that needs sound. This is one of the best and most complete systems you will find. Contact us today for more information and the full song list Omega Consultancy – 021 838 1015 / enquiries@omegaentertainment.co.za Brand new sealed system Delivery to your door via courier or collection can be arranged Complete Song List provide
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South Africa
FANCY YOURSELF ELVIS PRESLEY OR BEYONCE. Sing in the comfort of your home or take along to celebrations. This is one of the best and most complete systems you will find. The system includes the following 2 speakers ,one with amp 2 microphones Karaoke player with built in in radio and remote. 5000 karaoke songs with the list [ e mail to client ] PRICE 3500 rand CONTACT 0218381015 E MAIL june @productsales.co.za
R 3.500
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Port Elizabeth (Eastern Cape)
Complete with hot cherry strap and as new gig bag new price r4990 designed for players seeking an affordable, stylish and versatile instrument, the bullet® stratocaster® sports the classic looks and tone that made the strat® one of the most popular guitars of all time built in indonesia highlights include a thin and lightweight body, an easy to play " c" shaped neck profile, three single coil pickups with five way switching for sonic variety and a tremolo bridge for expressive string bending effects i t e m s h o w n: bullet® strat® with rosewood fingerboard, fiesta red m o d e l #: 0310001540 c a s e g i b b a g: none product specs body basswood body finish polyurethane body shape stratocaster® bridge 6 saddle vintage style synchronized tremolo bridge pickup standard single coil strat® color fiesta red commodity code 9207901000 configuration s s s control knobs white plastic controls master volume, tone 1 (neck pickup), tone 2 (middle pickup) country of origin i d (indonesia) dimensions 4 00x14 50x44 50 i n fingerboard radius 9 5" (241 mm) fret size medium jumbo hardware finish chrome middle pickup standard single coil strat® neck pickup standard single coil strat® neck shape " c" shape number of frets 21 nut material synthetic bone nut width 1 650" (42 mm) orientation right hand pickguard 1 ply white pickup configuration s s s pickup switching 5 position blade: position 1 bridge pickup, position 2 bridge and middle pickup, position 3 middle pickup, position 4 middle and neck pickup, position 5 neck pickup position inlays white pearloid dot refinement neck material maple refinement neck shape c shape refinement pickups modern scale length 25 5" (64 77 cm) series bullet® string nut synthetic bone truss rods standard tuning machines standard die cast comes with full warranty and trade ins will be considered delivered anywhere in south africa for r250
R 3.490
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South Africa (All cities)
JBL PRX918XLF 18-Inch Powered Subwoofer The JBL PRX918XLF subwoofer takes professional portable PA performance to a new level with advanced acoustics, DSP, & unrivaled power, durability, and control. This 18-inch powered subwoofer is built from the ground up to leverage JBL’s most advanced acoustic innovations. A next-generation driver—powered by an ultra-efficient Class D amplifier—delivers clear, defined bass with smooth low-frequency extension at maximum volume. The PRX918XLF’s class-leading DSP package, accessible via onboard LCD or the JBL Pro Connect app, includes 6-band parametric EQ for system tuning and nuanced tonal control, plus a lowpass filter and 20ms delay. The JBL Pro Connect app provides complete hardware and DSP control of up to 10 speakers; integrate with JBL EON ONE MK2, PRX ONE and EON700 systems, and allows users to access app-only functions including speaker snapshots and grouping. The PRX918XLF is designed to withstand the rigors of the road and is enclosed in an 18mm birch cabinet with optimized bracing for smooth low-frequency response and improved durability. Like with every JBL product, everything is reinforced by industry-leading test and validation protocols and backed by a seven-year warranty. The PRX900 Series is a versatile solution for DJs and bands, music venues, rental houses, corporate A/V providers, or anyone who needs durable professional systems that deliver powerful, room-filling sound in any portable or installed scenario.
R 21.990
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Port Elizabeth (Eastern Cape)
8 Channel 5MP AHD Latest Software CCTV System + HDMI + Phone Viewing + Waterproof Cameras The AHD DVR is a 8 channel, fully integrated, real time, and hardware based standalone digital video recorder. Includes a mouse control for easy setup and operation. With network access, HDMI video output, and USB2.0 backup, this DVR is perfect for the home or small business. The DVR also features the most updated 3G mobile live! Preview via mobile phone. The CCTV Systems includes a 8 AHD Channel H.264 Real-time Recording Network DVR with 8 x indoor/outdoor Weatherproof IR Day & Night surveillance cameras providing everything you need to have your surveillance system up and running in your home or business quickly and easily and in no time. Available at R4250. Call or Whatsapp me on 079 6956 015.
R 4.250
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South Africa
Contact Name: Frank Hilton Contact us: Gmail:salesrep.ebony@gmail.com Skype: salesrep.ebony We are a large musical instrument trading company, who enjoyed good reputation for many years.All brand new models of Musical instrument such as Saxophone,DrumSet,Trumpet,Keyboard,Guitar,Digital Piano, and many more at very cheap price with complete accessories. We can offer you a reasonable competitive prices!!!! Note : Contact us if you want the price and more details about the instrument..we also offer you so much discount on the keyboard..the instruments are cheap. Below are few of our products. KEYBOARDS Yamaha Tyros 5 76 key Keyboard Yamaha Tyros 4 61 Key Keyboard Yamaha Tyros 3 61 Key Keyboard Yamaha Motif XS8 88-key Yamaha Motif keyboard XS7 76-Key Yamaha Tyros2 61-Key Keyboard Yamaha PSR-S700 61-Key Portable Yamaha PSR-S900 - 61-Key Keyboard Yamaha PSR-S910 - 61-Key Keyboard Yamaha PSR-S950 - 61-Key Keyboard Yamaha 88-key synthesizer S90ES Yamaha MO6 61-key synthesizer Yamaha S08 Synthesizer 88 keys Yamaha LS9-32 Digital Mixing Console Yamaha LS9-16 Digital 48kHz Mixing Console with 16 Channels Yamaha 01V96VCM Digital Mixing Console Korg Pa3X Professional Arranger Workstation Korg Pa2xpro 76 Key Pro Arranger Pro Keyboard Korg PA800 PRO ARRANGE Korg M388 88 Key Keyboard Workstation Korg TR-88 88-key Workstatio Korg OASYS 88 88-Key Workstation Korg Pa500 arranger keyboard 61 keys Korg PA50 Arranger Workstation Roland Fantom-G6 61-key Sampling Synth Workstation Roland G-70 76-key Arranger Keyboard Roland V-Synth GT 61-key Variable Oscillator Synthesizer / Sampler Roland V-Synth XT Rack / Tabletop Synthesizer Roland FP-7 88-key Digital Stage Piano Roland VP-550 Vocal-modeling Keyboard Roland FP-4 Digital Piano with 88 Keys Roland EXR-46 OR Arranger Keyboard Roland Fantom-G8 88-key Sampling Synth Workstation Roland Fantom-G7 76-key Sampling Synth Workstation Roland Fantom-XR 128-Voice Expandable Synthesizer Roland VK-8M Desktop Virtual tonewheel Organ Module Roland Fantom-XR 128-Voice Expandable Synthesizer Roland FP-7C 88-key Digital Piano with Stand Roland RP-101 88-key Digital Grand Piano Roland MP-70 88-note Hammer Action Digital Piano Roland VK-8 61-Key Modeled Roland RD-300GX 88-key Digital Stage Piano Roland FP-4C 88-key Digital Piano with Stand Roland RD-700SX 88-Key Expandable Digital Piano DRUM SETS Mapex Pro M 7-Piece Fusion Pop Ludwig Classic Maple 4-Piece Drum Mapex Saturn 6 Piece Studio Drum Set, Electric Blue Ludwig Accent Fab 4 4-Piece Drum Set Mapex M Birch Studio 6-Piece Studio Drum Set Pacific LXE Series 5-Piece Tiger Ash Red Finish Drum Set w / Black Hardware Tama Superstar 7-Piece Double Bass Roland TD-20S V-Pro Electronic Drum Set Roland TD-12S V-Stage Electronic Drum Set Roland TD-9SX V-Tour Electronic Drum Set Roland TD-6SW V-Tour Electronic Drum Set MIXERS 2X PIONEER CDJ-350 Turntable + DJM-350 Mixer 2X CDJ 1000MK3 + 1 DJM 800 DJ PACKAGE 2X PIONEER CDJ 850 + 1 DJM 800 CD DJ PACKAGE 2X PIONEER CDJ 900 + 1 DJM 700 CD DJ PACKAGE 2X PIONEER CDJ 900 + DJM 800 CD DJ PACKAGE 2X PIONEER CDJ-900 +1 DJM-2000 MIXER PACKAGE 2X PIONEER CDJ200 + DJM350 CD Player and Mixer PACKAGE PIONEER CDJ-1000 MK3 PLAYER PIONEER CDJ-800 MK3 PLAYER PIONEER CDJ-1000 MK2 PLAYER PLAYER PIONEER CDJ-800 MP3 MK2 PIONEER DJM 1000 PIONEER DJM 800 PIONEER DJM 600 Pioneer DVJ-X1 DVD Pioneer - SVM-1000 Digital Video Mixer SAXOPHONE ------------ Selmer (Paris) Professional Tenor Saxophone 54S Selmer (Paris) Professional Tenor Saxophone 64P Selmer Baritone Saxophone Selmer Paris Model 74 Reference 54 Tenor Saxophone Selmer Paris 72 Reference 54 Alto Sax Selmer Paris Super Action 80 Series II Model 52 Alto Sax Selmer (Paris) Soprano Saxophone 51S Selmer La Voix Tenor Saxophone `TS220S Selmer (Paris) Flamingo Limited Reference Tenor Saxophone Selmer (Paris) Reference 54 Alto Saxophone Selmer (Paris) Reference 54 Tenor Saxophone Selmer (Paris) Professional Tenor Saxophone 54M Selmer (Paris) Soprano Saxophone 51NG Selmer La Voix Soprano Saxophone (Standard ) Selmer La Voix Tenor Saxophone Selmer Paris 53 Series III Soprano Saxophone Selmer (Paris) Soprano Saxophone 53A Selmer Professional Baritone Saxophone 55AFB Selmer Paris 51BL Black Soprano Saxophone Selmer 'La Vie' Tenor Saxophone - TS250 Selmer (Paris) Kookaburra Collector Series Tenor Saxophone YAMAHA SAXOPHONE ------------------------- Yamaha Tenor Saxophone YTS475 YAS82Z Yamaha Custom Alto Saxophone Yamaha Alto Saxophone YAS475 Yamaha YTS-875EX Custom Tenor Saxophone Yamaha YSS-875EX Soprano Saxophone Yamaha YBS-52 Intermediate Baritone Saxophone Yamaha YAS-875EX Alto Saxophone Yamaha YSS-875EX Soprano Saxophone Yamaha Soprano Saxophone YSS675 Yamaha YTS-875EX Custom Tenor Saxophone Yamaha Custom Alto Saxophone YAS875EXB Yamaha Intermediate Soprano Saxophone YSS475II YAS62II Yamaha Professional Alto Saxophone Yamaha YTS-62 Mark II Professional Tenor Sax Yamaha Professional Saxophone YTS62IIS Yamaha Custom Z Alto Saxophone YAS82ZS GUITAR: Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Fender American Deluxe Jazz 3-tone Martin 000-28 EC Eric Clapton Signature Martin OM-21 Special Acoustic Martin HD-28VE Acoustic-Electric Guitar Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Gibson Custom Shop 1960 Les Paul VOS Epiphone G-1275 Custom Double-Neck Electric Guitar Traben Bootsy Star Electric Bass Guitar MODE OF SHIPPING: FedEx, DHL or UPS DELIVERY: Delivery is 48 hours (2 days) your package will be delivered to you at your door / store your own favorite destination. If you have questions regarding any of our products and services, Or The Product You're Looking For Is Not In The List you can email ... To Provide You Help Or The Product. Contact Name: Frank Hilton Contact us: Gmail:salesrep.ebony@gmail.com Skype: salesrep.ebony
R 500
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Port Elizabeth (Eastern Cape)
Selling Launch x-431 PRO Diagnostic & programming tool. Functions include: •Complete diagnostics of all systems •Reading system information •Reading error codes (DTC) •Clearing error codes (DTC) •View current data •Activation, adaptation, coding, etc. •Displays data as graphs •A reminder of the need to update and prompt receipt of information •A social community for the exchange of information •The database containing the data services and data exchange services online •Database support and support services online, remonte diagnostics Golo, for example with Golo Carcare •Diagnostic troble code searching and translating in the Internet directly from diagnostic menu A must for all professional auto workshops. Adaptors for older vehicles included... COMES WOTH ITS ORIGINAL PAPERS All for R20000 (Non-negotiable). Call / WhatsApp: 0682421811
R 20.000
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Bloemfontein (Free State)
Full Set Complete with Soundbar and Active Sub-wooferFunctions: 3D sound Smart Volume Power bass 400W RMS sound power Web browsing capabilities Smart Hub content and services 3D Blu-ray player Content Share Bluetooth capable Wi-Fi direct connection to Samsung monitors Active sub-woofer connects wirelessly Hardware: USB port Aux port 2 HDMI ports HDMI (ARC) Optical input FM radio (excl. antenna)
R 4.500
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Stellenbosch (Western Cape)
Western Digital's - WD TV Live Network-Ready HD Media Player Remote Control, HDMI, Optical (S/PDIF), RJ-45 (Network), Composite A/V (Video/RCA Stereo), Component Video, USB 2.0 x2 Ultra-compact design Dimensions 12.6 x 4 x 10cm Weight 0.3kg Power Requirements AC: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz Output HD Video, Photos and Music in up to 1080p HD to your TV, Monitor or Projector. This media player has vastly superior image quality to any other media player of its class, particularly when outputting lower resolution media to HD. Store and play personal and internet media on your HDTV. Supports most popular file formats Plays content from a USB drive Plays content from a network drive DTS support Access two drives simultaneously with 2 USB ports HDMI connection v1.3 and v1.4 Composite video connection Component video connection Connect to standard or high definition television with HDMI or composite video connections. Audio can be embedded in the HDMI output for single cable connection to a Smart TV, output separately via the A/V output cable or sent via SPDIF digital output. Full-HD video playback and navigation, up to 1080p (up to 1920 x 1080) in spectacular picture quality with digital audio. 2 USB ports let you connect multiple USB storage devices and access them simultaneously. You can also connect this player to your home network through a wired network or a USB wireless dongle. Media library feature collects the content on all the drives into lists sorted by media type. Copy, move, or delete files stored on a USB or network drive using the on-screen menus. Thumbnail and list views: Browse your content by filename or by thumbnails of photos, album covers and movie cover art Movie viewing - Fast forward, rewind, pause, zoom, and pan Music - Fast forward, rewind, pause, shuffle, repeat; Supported USB Device file systems: FAT-32, NTFS, HFS+ (no journaling) WD TV Live HD media player supports a wide variety of the most popular file formats. Audio Formats: MP3, WAV/PCM/LPCM, WMA, AAC, FLAC, MKA, AIF/AIFF, OGG, Dolby Digital, DTS Image Formats: JPEG, GIF, TIF/TIFF, BMP, PNG Playlists: PLS, M3U, WPL Subtitle Formats: SRT, ASS, SSA, SUB, SMI Video Formats: AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG1/2/4), MPG/MPEG, VOB, MKV (h.264, x.264, AVC, MPEG1/2/4, VC-1) TS/TP/M2T (MPEG1/2/4, AVC, VC-1), MP4/MOV (MPEG4, h.264), M2TS, WMV9, FLV (h.264) Note: - MPEG2/4, h264, and WMV9 supports up to 1920x1080p 24fps, 1920x1080i 30fps, 1280x720p 60fps resolution. - An audio receiver is required for full surround sound output. - AAC/Dolby Digital decodes in 2 channel output via A/V cable. - JPEG does not support CMYK or lossless. - BMP supports uncompressed format only. - TIF/TIFF supports single layer only. Price R790 Package Deal Available if bought together as a complete Home Theatre System with Yamaha 5.1 Amplifier/Receiver, 5.1 Surround Speaker Set and/or BluRay Player
R 790
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South Africa (All cities)
Roland FA-08 88-Key Music Workstation with 16 Backlit Pads The FA-08's 88-key ivory-feel G keyboard is ideal for playing the FA's high-quality acoustic and electric pianos. The FA-08 is a complete reconstruction of what a music workstation should be, in order to realize the real-time performance and speedy workflow required of modern hardware synthesizers. Light, mobile body with 88-note Ivory Feel-G Keyboard Over 2000 sounds from the flagship INTEGRA-7 sound module16-track sequencer with non-stop loop recording Export sequencer tracks to SDHC card or as multitrack audio or MIDI to your DAW Onboard sampler based on the SP-404SX16 independent FX engines, six COMP+EQ processors, global EQ, chorus, and reverb Six user-assignable Sound Modify knobs D-Beam, Rhythm Pattern, Arpeggiator, and Chord Memory functions Guitar/Mic and Line input jacks Dedicated input
R 19.999
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South Africa (All cities)
What’s not to like about this cute little bit of kit? iFi’s new ZEN Stream is a small streamer designed to be partnered with any USB DAC – such as the company’s own ZEN DAC V2, more of which later. It is uniquely flexible for its £399 price, allowing direct connection to services such as Spotify Connect, Qobuz and Tidal Connect (with decoding of MQA mastered material), UPnP, AirPlay, and Roon, via the matching app. It is compatible with a wide range of audio formats up to 384kHz PCM and DSD256, and its open-source architecture means that more functionality is promised via future firmware updates. A series of coloured LEDs indicate the sampling rate and format in use, but lack of space precludes visual display of your album artwork. It’s powered by an external plug-top 9V DC power supply, and there are dual USB sockets plus a S/PDIF coaxial RCA output. If partnered with a ZEN DAC V2, it powers the latter via its USB socket, and iFi supplies the correct USB cable. The ZEN Stream is designed to work with any USB DAC, which is great because you don’t have to commit to another DAC when you buy this streamer. For example, many people have their specific favourites that they’ve built their systems around and don’t want to change them. b'/xc2/xa0' I also tried iFi’s matching £299 ZEN DAC V2 (pictured directly above and below) running its latest firmware during this review. It’s a compact 32-bit desktop design, built to partner USB sources, so there is no S/PIDF coaxial or optical TOSLINK optical input. Although usable as part of a hi-fi system, it’s very much aimed at headphone users wanting a high-quality DAC/headphone amp at a keen price. Both 6.3mm unbalanced and 4.4mm balanced Pentaconn headphone sockets can be found on the front panel, plus a balanced 4.4mm line output round the back. A standard set of unbalanced RCA audio outputs is fitted, with a switch to toggle between fixed and variable operation. The former seems to sound slightly better than the variable and is around 3dB louder too. There’s a Power Match option for headphone users to optimise output for IEM and over-ear headphones, plus a TrueBass feature to boost the bass performance for a more even response between high and low frequencies. TrueBass only affects the headphone outputs. b'/xc2/xa0' I found a small but noticeable difference in sound quality between the high and low Power Match options, by the way. The higher gain option sounds sharper and more immediate. When I increased the volume level on the lower gain setting, it sounded smoother and less immediate. Headphone power output is claimed to be 280mW (unbalanced) or 380mW (balanced) into headphones with an impedance of 120 to 600 ohms. Even using some old low-efficiency AKG K340s, I could achieve fairly high volume levels with the volume around the 2 o’clock setting. Both these iFi products run fairly cool. The streamer gets mildly warm to the touch after an hour or so, but the DAC doesn’t, even when powering headphones at fairly high volume levels. There’s no on/off switch, which suggests the items might be meant to be left powered-up. The ZEN DAC V2 is powered from 5V DC, obtained from a USB socket. A power socket is provided, but no external power supply unit is included. Compared to iFi’s original ZEN DAC, the latest V2 features an XMOS 16-core chip rather than an 8-core type; this boosts audio processing power and increases clock speed and memory, the company says. The V2 also has an updated crystal clock offering reduced jitter, it is claimed, plus MQA decoding. Build quality is impressive for the price. The all-metal construction of these units feels solid, and the buttons and controls have a smooth positive feel. The level of finish is good, and the tapered wing-like shape looks attractive and stylish. Top marks here! THE LISTENING My daily streamer is an Auralic Altair G2, which is many times the cost of iFi’s ZEN Stream – but not many times as good. I found the Auralic sounded more subtly delineated, but the improvement in no way reflected the price difference, showing what fine value the iFi is. The Auralic’s sonic superiority was quite noticeable when I first switched between the two, but as is so often the case with hi-fi, this seemed to grow less significant once I’d listened for half an hour or so. To my ears, the ZEN Stream punches way above its weight. b'/xc2/xa0' For example, playing a recent MQA title on TIDAL – an album called Bach; A Strange Beauty – with pianist Simone Dinnerstein – I was impressed by the sheer power and sonority of the recording when streamed through the iFi, which sounded impressively rich. It really was good. Solo piano tracks sounded lucid yet refined and natural. The concerto was marvellous to hear, with full-bodied, weighty strings that had a lovely richness and warmth. Only intending to sample a few minutes, I listened to the end, so involving was the result. On TIDAL, MQA titles generally sounded best. The Decca Solti recording of Wagner ‘s opera Parsifal was wonderfully vibrant. Non-MQA titles sounded good but usually a tad flatter. I then tried the Kubelik Mahler 7 on TIDAL MQA, and it sounded very good – albeit not quite as impressive as the ripped CD. The recording had a tad less depth and fractionally reduced dynamic contrast when streamed, though the results were still close. It’s interesting that a 16-bit, 44.1kHz ripped CD can still stand its ground against hi-res formats, and that happens with pretty much every streamer I’ve heard, not just the ZEN Stream. Bringing the ZEN DAC V2 into the proceedings, and of course, I found it to be no match for the onboard digital converter built into Auralic’s Altair G2. As the latter is way more expensive, so this hardly came as a complete surprise. The Altair G2 offered greater refinement and effortlessness, as you would expect. Streaming Beethoven ‘s Sonata for Violin and Piano Op 96 on ECM with Yuko Shiokawa and Andras Schiff, it had a smooth unforced naturalness that was highly beguiling. The ECM recording is beautifully open and unexaggerated yet detailed and clear. Still, with the iFi pairing, the balance between violin and piano was nicely managed, and both instruments were reproduced superbly. It wasn’t that far behind; you could still listen to it, having heard the Auralic, all the same. b'/xc2/xa0' Trying a quick blast of Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus on headphones through the ZEN DAC V2 and its TrueBass option gave the sound a bit more weight and low-frequency power without sounding boomy or thick. If I were using headphones, I’d engage TrueBass all the time. Some users have complained that the volume control becomes unbalanced at very low settings. I found evidence of this – the left channel cuts out before the right with the control close to zero. But it’s very slight and would only be an issue with very efficient headphones. I usually partner my laptop with a 2014 Shanling H1.1 DAC, but – having been seduced by the choices offered with streaming – I’d largely neglected to listen to my ripped CDs over the last two or three years. Too much to listen to! But, using the laptop with the ZEN DAC V2, I was forcibly reminded how impressive properly ripped CDs could sound. I like to engage the acoustic equalisation option in iTunes, feeling this improves the reproduction of many recordings. The effect is subtle but beneficial. THE VERDICT IFi’s little ZEN Stream streamer is a seriously impressive new streamer, offering great functionality and fine sound in a small package at a low price. Its genius is that it will work with any DAC with a USB connection, which is most these days. Yet it’s also a very pretty picture together with iFi’s own ZEN DAC V2, both visually and sonically. Together they give an engaging and entertaining sound with more detail than you’d expect, plus a lot of operational flexibility in terms of driving headphones. I became rather taken with both of them and reckon they’re both something of a steal – whether you’re looking to use them in your main system or as a desktop or office companion.
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