# I2S Streamers - Continued **URL:** \ **Category:** Network Audio\ **Created:** [November 30, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354 "2020-11-30T16:48:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![veloaudio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/13edae/32.png) [@veloaudio](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/veloaudio)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/1 "2020-11-30T16:48:16Z")
New to the forum and there have been a few threads on this subject but I was hoping for some newer information. I have a DS Jr on the way and I’ve been researching I2S streamers to go directly in the to the DS Jr. **The compatible list I have so far is** : Rockna Wavedream Musica Prestina Magma Mano ULTRA Music Streamer Wyred 4 Sound MS Metronome DSS (not sure if it is compatible) Did I miss any? I’m intrigued by the Metronome DSS but I can’t find any reviews. Does any have experience with it? ---
**Author:** ![waymanchen11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/waymanchen11/32/253241_2.png) [@waymanchen11](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/waymanchen11)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/2 "2020-11-30T17:49:43Z")
I don’t believe any of the ones on your list works with I2S directly to the DS Jr or Sr. You will need a Matrix 2 converter from USB to I2S to work. Only PS Audio transports can be connected I2S directly to the DS Jr or Sr. ---
**Author:** ![speed-racer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/speed-racer/32/115653_2.png) [@speed-racer](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/speed-racer)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/3 "2020-11-30T18:17:15Z")
> [@waymanchen11](#): > > Only PS Audio transports can be connected I2S directly to the DS Jr or Sr. Huh??? Any third-party device that follows PS Audio’s HDMI connector-based I2S standard can input I2S to the DirectStream family of DACs. ---
**Author:** ![waymanchen11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/waymanchen11/32/253241_2.png) [@waymanchen11](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/waymanchen11)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/4 "2020-11-30T18:20:51Z")
I did’t know that. Can you name one third party streamer that works plugged directly to the DS with I2S? I am interested in it. ---
**Author:** ![veloaudio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/13edae/32.png) [@veloaudio](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/veloaudio)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2020, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/5 "2020-11-30T18:32:44Z")
Full disclosure. I generated the list by searching the forum is how I came up with the list above for compatibility. I have not confirmed any of them myself. Only exception is the Metronome DSS. No idea if it is compatible. ---
**Author:** ![tedsmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/tedsmith/32/96626_2.png) [@tedsmith](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tedsmith)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2020, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/6 "2020-11-30T18:32:46Z")
Here’s a list of some compatible devices: [i2s - Google Sheets](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h5PMUBkldkpt1rCnAR4ZHYGZNeCe-vwIFyKWYMZWsX0/edit#gid=853411704) Make sure you are on the HDMI I2S page ---
**Author:** ![waymanchen11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/waymanchen11/32/253241_2.png) [@waymanchen11](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/waymanchen11)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/7 "2020-11-30T18:58:14Z")
I see a large number of streamers on the list. So if I get any one of listed streamers, I can go directly with I2S to the DS with no problem? ---
**Author:** ![waymanchen11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/waymanchen11/32/253241_2.png) [@waymanchen11](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/waymanchen11)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/8 "2020-11-30T19:18:15Z")
I just realized there is a whole thread on this one. [Compatible I2S source devices](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/compatible-i2s-source-devices/1336) ---
**Author:** ![veloaudio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/13edae/32.png) [@veloaudio](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/veloaudio)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/9 "2020-11-30T19:46:17Z")
So any equipment on the spreadsheet that is labeled “PS Audio Spec” is good to go? ---
**Author:** ![tedsmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/tedsmith/32/96626_2.png) [@tedsmith](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tedsmith)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/10 "2020-11-30T20:53:27Z")
Very probably. I haven’t verified them all, but they’ve been listed there for a while and Jesus keeps the list up to date. ---
**Author:** ![senna1a](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/senna1a/32/46992_2.png) [@senna1a](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/senna1a)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/11 "2020-12-01T01:58:44Z")
Thanks for sharing Ted. This is good reference as I consider my next step. ---
**Author:** ![Orosie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/orosie/32/125759_2.png) [@Orosie](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Orosie)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/12 "2020-12-01T18:28:56Z")
You can always run a nice DDC to convert the signal. I use a Denafrips Gaia DDC to convert USB to I2S, and the difference in sound quality is compelling. Frees up your streaming options significantly, and supports PS Audio I2S pinout config. [Denafrips Gaia](https://www.denafrips.com/gaia) ---
**Author:** ![silo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@silo](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/silo)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/13 "2020-12-01T19:22:31Z")
My Buddy has a DSj and ordered a Cocktail Audio Streamer, he will be receiving it on Friday. These are Korea made and has many functions. The distributor confirmed to him that PS Audio is compatible. > **[NOVATRON](https://www.cocktailaudio.com/home/)** ---
**Author:** ![tony22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f04885/32.png) [@tony22](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tony22)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/14 "2020-12-01T19:49:49Z")
@silo, which one? It seems they make a whole range of products. ---
**Author:** ![tony22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f04885/32.png) [@tony22](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tony22)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/15 "2020-12-01T19:52:03Z")
> [@Orosie](#): > > You can always run a nice DDC to convert the signal. Why can’t any of these guys make something that like this that has an Ethernet input? 😑 ---
**Author:** ![silo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@silo](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/silo)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/16 "2020-12-01T20:09:59Z")
He ordered the X50D, not the Pro. These do not come with HDD. So he just bought 2 2TB SSD Samsung drives for it. ---
**Author:** ![brett66](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/brett66/32/92201_2.png) [@brett66](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brett66)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/17 "2020-12-01T20:14:20Z")
Like the Bridge II? Confused. Did you mean Ethernet output? The point of using I2S throughout is to avoid conversions. ---
**Author:** ![tony22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f04885/32.png) [@tony22](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tony22)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/18 "2020-12-01T20:33:05Z")
Ethernet into the DCC. I2S out to the DS DAC. ---
**Author:** ![brett66](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/brett66/32/92201_2.png) [@brett66](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brett66)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/19 "2020-12-01T20:52:44Z")
> **[Metrum Ambre™](https://metrumacoustics.com/audio-streamer/33-metrum-ambre.html)** > > Stream bit perfect digital audio with the Metrum Acoustics Ambre. ROON certified. Works with services like Qobuz or Volumio. I believe this is a Raspberry Pi with a I2S HAT in a fancy box. ---
**Author:** ![tony22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f04885/32.png) [@tony22](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tony22)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354/20 "2020-12-01T21:34:41Z")
I saw this a while ago. I2S isn’t over HDMI. it’s also not clear if (even it that part is dealt with) that it will work with the DS. The Mano does work with the DS from what I’m told, but not at DSD128. All I want is something that will get me from an Ethernet stream into the DS I2S input at DSD128 or (when the DS supports it) better. From one box. [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-streamers-continued/20354.md?page=2)