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Introducing StreamHub, Audiophile Streaming Router as wireless router + network switch + DLNA server for high fidelity streaming

 

StreamHub - Streaming Router

 

After successful launch of AirStream2 wireless router with over 100 units of AirStream products being sold with no return, it’s quite certain that wireless network improvement is the missing key to complete media streaming in future.

We also found network switch in AirStream2 performing very well enough for customers to remove several audiophile network switches and use switch in AirStream2. This made us realized how great it would be if we could have:

audiophile network switch
audiophile wireless router
audiophile streamer

all in a single product at very affordable price so most audiophiles and even Netflix users can enjoy better streaming experience.

Despite being the most affordable audiophile wireless router already, $549 audiophile wireless router is still far from being reasonable for products like $500-1000 streaming DACs, soundbar, TV. So, we decided to develop a new category product to fit market’s demand perfectly.

StreamHub will improve both ethernet network as audiophile network switch and create a new Wi-Fi 6 access point called “StreamHub” with password “fidelizer” as audiophile wireless network, just like AirStream2 but at only half of the price at $279 USD.

Plus, you can also plug USB storage into StreamHub and system will prepare DLNA server for you to stream music library from router to streaming DAC directly without a computer or configuration required as true plug and stream solution.

To ensure StreamHub will meet the Fidelizer’s standards of feel the real sound, we chose the most important modification to improve StreamHub product as below:

 

-Upgrade Capacitors with high capacitance and low impedance tuned in power supply section
-Crystal clock is upgraded with high precision clock optimized for network application with noise reduction tweaks
-Components are soldered with high quality solder providing solid bass and dynamics
-Router is configured for low-latency audiophile streaming applications

 

If you use DLNA/uPNP or Airplay / Chromecast, streaming packets will be sent from application through Wi-Fi meaning there’ll be some wander jitter in streaming packets before reaching network switch. StreamHub can offer low-jitter / low-noise network to minimize total jitter in your system.

The product price will be $279 USD with 30-day money back guaranteed and free shipping until 31st October 2023. You can read more about StreamHub Streaming Router product in details before ordering and happy listening.

Fidelizer Upgrade Program – 5,500th purchase offer

 

Fidelizer Pro

 

Today we’ve reached 5,500th milestone now in this month. As a reminder to inform customers that they receive refund for returning customer purchase, I’m running purchase offer again in this week. I also sent partial refund back for customer who placed an order on 10th September 2023.

 

Fidelizer Plus: US $39.95 —> $34.95 (Until 17th September 2023)
Fidelizer Pro: US $69.95 —> $59.95 (Until 17th September 2023)

 

This offer will last until 17th September 2023. Discount rate is the same as purchasing Fidelizer software again so new customer and returning customer will get the same price. You may order again anytime and receive partial-refund as discount later after this campaign is over.

I hope this will be good chance for you to consider applying Fidelizer Upgrade Program software. You can also click on “Fidelizer Upgrade Program” button and click “Order Fidelizer” button in Fidelizer free version software. 🙂

Introducing foobar2000 setup assistant, turning your computer into a streamer with a single click

 

Fidelizer - foobar2000 setup assistant

 

After releasing Fidelizer 8.10 for a while, I noticed something about computer audio setup. It’s not easy to setup computer as a streamer for most people. Even Roon or Audirvana need some configuration to use Tidal / Qobuz and can be quite complicated for end user.

foobar2000 is free to be downloaded and installed to use. But to get streaming working with foobar2000, most people don’t know how to set it up. JRiver is good and affordable solution that supports DLNA/uPNP too. But most people don’t know how to set it up.

Meanwhile in Rasberry Pi and other arm devices have Linux distro pre-configured with streaming feature ready to be used. It’s actually easier for beginner to select firmware image and flash on micro SD card to boot.

 

After realizing this, I checked foobar2000’s license terms again and prepare a separated installer software outside original installer. This program will perform silent installation of foobar2000 and setup components and configuration after installing.

Since foobar2000 version 2.0, WASAPI exclusive audio output is implemented by default so you won’t need 3rd-party components to setup. That way, it’s possible to redistribute unmodified installer and apply configuration file separately with high audio performance optimized.

As DLNA/uPNP and SACD input components have GPL license, I hope it’s okay to redistribute those files outside foobar2000 installer for community’s benefits. With foobar2000 setup assistant, you can turn PC into an uPNP streamer with a single click.

 

Download: Fidelizer – foobar2000 setup assistant 3.0

Recommended apps: BubbleuPNP, (Android), JPLAY (iOS), mConnect Player Lite (Android), mConnect Player Lite (iOS)

 

If you use legacy device that doesn’t support 24-bit, you can click on File > Preferences > Playback > Output > Devices and change Bits on “Primary Sound Driver” to 16. I considered changing default bits to 16 but that’d ruin most people’s experience with hires DAC in market right now.

You can select native ASIO output by clicking on File > Preferences > Playback > Output menu and select ASIO output device for your DAC. You can use recommended apps in mobile/tablet device to stream Tidal/Qobuz and music files in local network to FidelizerRenderer.

Nikola Classic and Nikola2 linear power supply will have price adjusted on 1st September 2023

 

Nikola - linear power supply

 

Hi. I’ve been discussing about production cost with technician lately about how we can keep developing Nikola linear power supply as affordable highend solutions to market and we came into conclusion recently so I’ll announce the changes today.

Since the last price adjustment of Nikola2, we still have price gradually increased on both Nikola Classic and Nikola2 as below.

  1. Transformer have price increased on both Nikola Classic and Nikola2
  2. Internal parts such as capacitors, resistors, diodes, and others  have price increased on both Nikola Classic and Nikola2
  3. Parts for building DC Cable have price increased on both Nikola Classic and Nikola2

As a result, we need to adjust price based on production cost as we don’t want to compromise product’s performance for more affordable part, losing standards both I and technician share in our products.

Starting 1st September 2023, Nikola Classic will have price increased to $449 USD and Nikola2 will have price increased to $899 USD. Nikola Classic will maintain the same price as EtherStream2 network switch as recommended linear power supply upgrade for now.

I’m very thankful to all customers who support Fidelizer products that we keep selling good quality products despite having low exposure and marketing in past years. Both technician and I never expected that product we built for fun as friends will reach 400th order soon.

Regards,
Keetakawee

Introducing EtherStream+ Upgrade program for original EtherStream customers

 

EtherStream2 - Network Switch

 

After successful launch of EtherStream2 network switch, I received a lot of positive impressions from clients and a few of them also own original EtherStream unit with satisfying improvement from previous version.

However, there are over 300 units of original EtherStream sold before launching EtherStream2 network switch and I don’t want early adopters who’s been supporting Fidelizer products using an obsolete product.

Just like Nimitra, we’re offering EtherStream+ upgrade program with the following changes to make original EtherStream performing at the same level of EtherStream2 with new technologies as below.

 

-Upgraded clock module with more suitable specifications for networked audio improving musicality
-Upgraded capacitors with new tuned value and have better specifications for lower impedance and current leakage
-Upgraded output transformer with high quality EMI/RFI reduction and vibration control sheet for router

 

It’s almost like modifying original EtherStream all over again except resistor part so the whole process will be $179 USD plus shipping. You can ship original EtherStream unit after confirming product and serial number to get your unit upgraded to EtherStream+ version.

I can assure you that these new found improvements will be worth every penny as EtherStream2 + Nikola2 combo can replace a few $3-5k network switches based on clients’ feedback I received and witnessed myself. EtherStream+ will also deliver that level of performance too.

If you’re interested in upgrading your original EtherStream product to EtherStream+ version, feel free to check EtherStream2 product page and purchase EtherStream+ Upgrade option to start EtherStream+ Upgrade program and happy listening. 🙂