iEAST ePlay 2 Network Audio Streamer, ESS9018 DAC, AirPlay 2, Multi-Room, RS232 Integration

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The iEAST ePlay 2 is a compact, high-performance Network Audio Streamer and DAC designed to seamlessly upgrade traditional audio equipment, such as stereo amplifiers and active speakers, into a modern, wireless streaming multi-room system.

At its core, the ePlay 2 features an embedded ESS SABRE32 ES9018 DAC chip, providing 48kHz/24bit HiFi decoding and output for superior sound quality. It supports a comprehensive range of streaming protocols and services, including AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and Tidal Connect, across its Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (2.4GHz / 5.8GHz) and Bluetooth 5.2 connections.



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Features:

  • High-End DAC: Integrated ESS SABRE32 ES9018 DAC for 24bit/48kHz HiFi decoding, transforming traditional amplifiers into high-resolution streamers.
  • Comprehensive Connectivity: Supports Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 5.2 (AAC codec) for stable, flexible wireless streaming.
  • Universal Streaming Support: Officially certified for AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect, alongside DLNA, Apple Home, and Amazon Alexa compatibility.
  • Subwoofer Output: Features a dedicated Mono RCA Subwoofer Output with a $200\text{Hz}$ Low-pass filter for easy 2.1 system setup.
  • Integration Ready: Includes professional control interfaces like RS232, TCP, and IR for easy integration into home automation systems.
  • Versatile Outputs: Offers Analog Stereo (3.5mm), Optical Digital (TOSLINK up to $24\text{bit}/192\text{KHz}$), and Subwoofer Out.
  • Multi-Room Audio (iEAST MRM): Supports Solo mode (different music in different rooms) and Multi-zone mode (synchronous playback) with better sound quality.
  • Rack Install Design: Compact unit size is optimized for custom installations, allowing three units to fit within a standard 1U rack space.
  • Specifications:

    • Model: ePlay 2 (Network Audio Streamer)
    • DAC Chipset: ESS SABRE32 ES9018
    • Inputs: Dual Analog Input (2x 3.5mm Stereo Line In)
    • Output 1: Analog Stereo Output (3.5mm 2Vrms Power Output)
    • Output 2: Digital Output (PCM audio up to 24bit/192KHz with a TOSLINK cable)
    • Output 3: Subwoofer Output (Mono RCA with 200 HzLow-pass filter)
    • Wireless Network: Dual band Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz /5.8GHz)
    • Ethernet: 10/100M (Auto-IP)
    • Bluetooth: Version 5.2 (AAC Codec)
    • Streaming Protocols: Airplay 2, Spotify connect, TIDAL connect, Qplay, DLNA
    • Control Interfaces: RS232, TCP, IR, Siri, Apple Home, Alexa
    • Supported Audio Formats: APE/FLAC/MP3/WAV/AAC/AAC+/WMA/ALAC
    • Power Supply: DC 5V/1A (Adapter Included)
    • No Input Low Power Mode: 3.6W
    • Dimensions (W x D x H): 135mm x 156mm x 50mm
    • Unit Weight: 0.7kg
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    Package Contents
    • 1 x iEAST ePlay 2 Network Audio Streamer Unit
    • 1 x 5V/1A DC Power Supply
    • 1 x 1 to 2 RCA Audio Cable
    • 1 x Infrared Remote Controller
    • 1 x Quick Start Guide
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