Review IFI let me down again!

[PeedoffbyIFI]

Well, having read that IFI’s well publicized connection issues were a thing of the past I gave them a second try. I bought the ‘sold out’ Zen one signiture.
Yet again , it doesn’t work via usb! Drivers don’t install properly, Device doesn’t show up as connected. Sadly also IFI support is as useless as ever , simply blaming windows. ( every other piece of kit other than IFI’s works though). I’m done- Great sounding products when they occasionally work. One product, possibly bad luck. Two consecutive purchases, unacceptable. One look online and it’s clear this connectivity issue has been ongoing for years. Buyer beware.

 

[twinkletoes]

Unfortunately it could very much be windows and/or your computer.

Out of curiosity does the usb work going from your phone/other smart device? if you have such a cable for this experiment.

 

[Dave_]

Or try a Linux distro.

You can try Linux without installing on your PC by creating a "live USB" stick and booting from that.

Instructions for creating a Ubuntu* Live USB can be found below

Try Ubuntu before you install it | Ubuntu

Ubuntu is an open source software operating system that runs from the desktop, to the cloud, to all your internet connected things.

ubuntu.com

*Other Linux distros are available

 

[manicm]

Unfortunately it could very much be windows and/or your computer.

Out of curiosity does the usb work going from your phone/other smart device? if you have such a cable for this experiment.

I doubt it. Ifi's Zen streamer is also notorious for being finicky.

Ifi offer great sound, but mediocre usability. They don't seem committed to the latter, it's as simple as that. Which is also why I'd be inclined to take an Eversolo over Fiio, if you're doing hifi duty from your armchair.

 

[twinkletoes]

I doubt it. Ifi's Zen streamer is also notorious for being finicky.

Ifi offer great sound, but mediocre usability. They don't seem committed to the latter, it's as simple as that. Which is also why I'd be inclined to take an Eversolo over Fiio, if you're doing hifi duty from your armchair.

Ah I see.