Streamer S3 Streamer Development Log

[Martin Roscos]

Thank you very much. I would also go for a "cleaner" look for a pure Streamer but my proposition is about an integrated system which is a preamplifier on steroid including multiple functions as a Streamer, DAC, Phono preamp...I'm trying to get the message across to Fosi Audio that my power supply collection has become bloated (I have a lot of Fosi Audio gear) and that it might be nice if they considered some integrated solutions for guys like me.

It is an ever present issue with a multitude of power supplies. Any control of plug expansion welcomed

 

[Fleuch]

I just came across this post and I'm happy to learn that Fosi is finally developing a network player. I regret however that there is no screen, for me it is an integral part of what I am looking for for this kind of equipment. I had fun making renderings of what I would like to have on a device integrating a streamer. Here are these desires synthesized in two versions on the attached photos where you will see that it is more of a preamp integrating the functions of DAC Streamer and phono preamp. Anyway congratulation for your work.

Hi,

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We’re already working on an all-in-one product with a built-in power supply. Once we have some initial results, I’d love to share and discuss them with everyone.

What is the concept of an all-in-one product? Will this be a match to the Eversolo Play (the version with the integrated CD drive) with balanced outputs? Not at all sure about the need for MM/MC inputs as these are best suited to a phono pre-amp. Too many functions in one box will eventually impact the sound quality if if there is not sufficient separation and shielding between the analogue and digital circuits. Space for a sufficiently large capacity SSD (4Tb perhaps) would be an added bonus. As the name suggests, a player should include a respectable amplifier.

An alternative is a product somewhere between a streamer and a network player, with balanced outputs, space for a SSD, a DAC and, most importantly, a screen. Existing amplifiers then provide the power.

 

[Will Zhang]

I just came across this post and I'm happy to learn that Fosi is finally developing a network player. I regret however that there is no screen, for me it is an integral part of what I am looking for for this kind of equipment. I had fun making renderings of what I would like to have on a device integrating a streamer. Here are these desires synthesized in two versions on the attached photos where you will see that it is more of a preamp integrating the functions of DAC Streamer and phono preamp. Anyway congratulation for your work.

Thanks for your suggestion, haha, but looking at your design, I feel it is a bit complicated, not very simple.

 

[Will Zhang]

What is the concept of an all-in-one product? Will this be a match to the Eversolo Play (the version with the integrated CD drive) with balanced outputs? Not at all sure about the need for MM/MC inputs as these are best suited to a phono pre-amp. Too many functions in one box will eventually impact the sound quality if if there is not sufficient separation and shielding between the analogue and digital circuits. Space for a sufficiently large capacity SSD (4Tb perhaps) would be an added bonus. As the name suggests, a player should include a respectable amplifier.

An alternative is a product somewhere between a streamer and a network player, with balanced outputs, space for a SSD, a DAC and, most importantly, a screen. Existing amplifiers then provide the power.

Although we define it as an all-in-one product, we don’t want to integrate too many functions, as that would make the product feel bloated. Supporting SSD is an interesting feature, and I’ll look into it. Thanks!

 

[Stretoo]

Not so long ago all preamplifiers has a phono(s) input(s), this has never created a problem of sound quality. If you consider a phono input is too much what about a SSD space? I own the Fosi Audio BOX X5 phono preamp which is very silent so I imagine you have the competences to integrate such a preamp in a dedicated device, haven’t you? I'm sure it will be better than a crappy phono preamp integrated in an average turntable. A MM phono input would be fine for me, MC is probably not necessary for a budget preamp.

 

[Stretoo]

Thanks for your suggestion, haha, but looking at your design, I feel it is a bit complicated, not very simple.

I agree with you, I suppose that such equipment would require many weeks of training to use these many buttons. So I will prepare a new project, code name "shoe box" that will integrate a simple "on/off" light controlled by a programmed smartphone, that's not complicated. Hey, I realize that my ZP3 has 4 buttons plus a light, I suddenly realize that it is very complicated. Ahah
More seriously, I'm really fed up with all these power supplies.

 

[Stretoo]

What is the concept of an all-in-one product? Will this be a match to the Eversolo Play (the version with the integrated CD drive) with balanced outputs? Not at all sure about the need for MM/MC inputs as these are best suited to a phono pre-amp. Too many functions in one box will eventually impact the sound quality if if there is not sufficient separation and shielding between the analogue and digital circuits. Space for a sufficiently large capacity SSD (4Tb perhaps) would be an added bonus. As the name suggests, a player should include a respectable amplifier.

An alternative is a product somewhere between a streamer and a network player, with balanced outputs, space for a SSD, a DAC and, most importantly, a screen. Existing amplifiers then provide the power.

Thank you for your comments. I summarize the concept: it is a preamplifier intended to satisfy lovers of analog and digital/dematerialized music (analog inputs, Phono, DAC, Streamer, no CD drive) by limiting the number of devices necessary for this purpose and thereby getting rid of the plethora of power supplies that accompany them. I do not know this "Eversolo" but I would prefer to call my brand "Nerveralone" I find it cooler and more optimistic. PS: in my current digital Fosi configuration I have no less than 6 power supplies to make it work!

 

[Will Zhang]

Not so long ago all preamplifiers has a phono(s) input(s), this has never created a problem of sound quality. If you consider a phono input is too much what about a SSD space? I own the Fosi Audio BOX X5 phono preamp which is very silent so I imagine you have the competences to integrate such a preamp in a dedicated device, haven’t you? I'm sure it will be better than a crappy phono preamp integrated in an average turntable. A MM phono input would be fine for me, MC is probably not necessary for a budget preamp.

Implementing this feature alone isn’t difficult, but when too many functions are integrated into one product, the software must coordinate them to ensure smooth operation and avoid conflicts, while the hardware also needs to be well-designed to prevent signal interference.