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PS Audio AirLens Network Streamer
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The PS Audio AirLens Network Streamer is an essential device for any audiophile looking to get the most out of their audio streaming experience. With galvanic isolation, perfect reclocking of the digital audio signal, and the ability to handle PCM up to 384kHz and DSD up to 256 (4X) in DoP or native, the AirLens provides a high-quality audio experience that is free of unwanted noises, jitter and EMI interferences.
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PS Audio AirLens Network Streamer
The PS Audio AirLens Network Streamer is an essential device for any audiophile looking to get the most out of their audio streaming experience. With galvanic isolation, perfect reclocking of the digital audio signal, and the ability to handle PCM up to 384kHz and DSD up to 256 (4X) in DoP or native, the AirLens provides a high-quality audio experience that is free of unwanted noises, jitter and EMI interferences. It also features Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, DLNA Ready, Tidal Connect, and MQA compatibility, so you can access your favourite streaming services with ease. Furthermore, the AirLens can eliminate digital noise and hash while improving sound quality, making it a great choice for those looking to upgrade their audio streaming experience.
Here is what PS Audio says about the AirLens
You've not yet heard how great streaming can sound until you experience audio through the AirLens. Using complete galvanic isolation and perfect reclocking of the digital audio signal, the PS Audio AirLens is able to eliminate unwanted noises, jitter and EMI interferences, caused by cables, computers and WiFi, from your listening environment. Connecting your network to the AirLens through Ethernet or WiFi, then your DAC to the AirLens through either coax (RCA) or I2S (via an HDMI cable), will bring exceptional transparancy, resolution, timbral realism, and wide dynamics to the music performance.
The isolated reclocking output stage and the AirLens' input stage are both connected only "through the air". By using seperate power supplies, there are no physical ground or signal connections, ensuring 100% isolation and noise-free delivery of perfect digital audio signals, whether you stream network music through Roon, Tidal, Spotify, Audirvana, JRiver, a NAS or any DLNA-compatible server. The AirLens will handle PCM up to 384kHz, and DSD up to 256 (4X) in DoP or native.
Features
- Network interface for streaming music
- PCM up to 352kHz
- DSD to 256 (4X)
- DOP or Native
- Galvanically isolated input to output
- Low jitter reclocker
- Digital Lens Output
- Elimination of digital noise and hash
- RCA Coax Output
- I2S Output
- Roon Ready (Qobuz and Dropbox through Roon)
- Spotify Connect
- DLNA Ready (DLNA 1.5 & UPnP AV 1.0 Digital Media Renderer)
- Tidal Connect
- MQA
- Improves sound quality
- Eliminates network and WiFi noise
Galvanic Isolation
Galvanic isolation means the complete elimination of any physical electrical connection between input and output. Typically, a common power supply provides ground and power to both inputs and outputs. Once a non-galvanically isolated device is connected to a noise source at its input, its shared ground passes the noise through a common ground to the output stage where the DAC is connected. The challenge with the AirLens was to design two fully isolated stages: input and output, and connect the digital audio signal between the two without any loss. To do this PS Audio incorporated a low-noise galvanically isolated DC-to-DC converter to feed power to the AirLens' output stage. The received digital audio data is then delivered to that clean output stage using only air as the interface. The results are nothing short of amazing. Finally, streaming music with all the noise and jitter-induced haze and congestion gone.
Digital Lens Technology
Digital audio signals rely upon critical stability in timing to sound their best. Relying upon the clock in your computer or the clock inside of a streaming interface is typically less than ideal. As network musical data enters a computer or streaming interface there is no clock associated with the data. Once collected, the master clock must be added so that your DAC can function properly. Inside the AirLens is PS Audio's famous Digital Lens technology. Based on a variable RAM buffer, the data is collected and stored before being sent out to the DAC by a high-precision, low-jitter fixed clock. This reclocking of the data coupled with the elimination of noise provides to your DAC the cleanest low jitter digital audio signal possible. The results are stunning. Suddenly, streamed music rivals that of local music from your transport.
Specification
- Unit Weight: 4.8lbs (2.2 kg)
- Unit Dimensions: 10" x 7" x 1.5" (25.4cm x 17.8cm x 3.8cm)
- Mains Power Input 100-240VAC 50-60Hz
- Voltage Options: Universal
- Power Consumption: 5W
- Input: 10/100/1000 Ethernet or 2.4 & 5GHz WiFi
- Audio Outputs: 12s, S/PDIF Coax
- Power Chord included
- Network Support: WiFi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5GHz dual band). 10/100/1000 Ethernet
- WiFi Setup: WPS
About PS Audio
PS Audio is now based in beautiful Boulder Colorado, with engineering, sales, marketing, production and administration facilities nestled up against the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
PS Audio is still family-owned and operated, a tradition they are proud of.
Products are engineered in-house from the ground up using some of the most sophisticated design and evaluation tools available. PS Audio are strong proponents of utilizing the latest technologies in service of building state-of-the-art high-value music products for their customers.
PS Audio's core products are all hand-built to investment level standards in their modern production facilities in Boulder Colorado. PS Audio is a proud employer of more than 30 local artisans who design, build and make their products available all over the world.
From their family to yours, let’s keep the spirit of great music and performances alive and well.
Specification
- Unit Weight: 4.8lbs (2.2 kg)
- Unit Dimensions: 10" x 7" x 1.5" (25.4cm x 17.8cm x 3.8cm)
- Mains Power Input 100-240VAC 50-60Hz
- Voltage Options: Universal
- Power Consumption: 5W
- Input: 10/100/1000 Ethernet or 2.4 & 5GHz WiFi
- Audio Outputs: 12s, S/PDIF Coax
- Power Chord included
- Network Support: WiFi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5GHz dual band). 10/100/1000 Ethernet
- WiFi Setup: WPS
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Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.
All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.
Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
- Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
- Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
- You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
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We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.
For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.
Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.
For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.
3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland
We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.
European Countries
Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours
Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe
Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.
Customer Reviews
4 /5.0 of 1 Reviews
Airlens after a month
Jamie Pitt
12 Jul 2024
Verified Buyer
I'm happy with the airline so far. It's sturdy and well-made. I like its simplicity, although a standby feature would be better than having to turn it off at the rear each time you want to switch it off.
Connectivity is good through Tidal and Roon (don’t use others) with no dropouts, and the Roon volume control is a great feature when activated via the dip switches underneath. This means you can go straight into a power amp without needing a pre for a simpler (and cheaper) set-up.
One heads-up is that mine sounded awful when first plugged in, but after about an hour, things improved, then 2-4 hours, even better, and so on. As with all streamers, you do need a decent DAC to get the best out of it, so allow for that looking forward.
Overall, it's a nice bit of kit if you don’t like the big screen option. I would recommend it.
Connectivity is good through Tidal and Roon (don’t use others) with no dropouts, and the Roon volume control is a great feature when activated via the dip switches underneath. This means you can go straight into a power amp without needing a pre for a simpler (and cheaper) set-up.
One heads-up is that mine sounded awful when first plugged in, but after about an hour, things improved, then 2-4 hours, even better, and so on. As with all streamers, you do need a decent DAC to get the best out of it, so allow for that looking forward.
Overall, it's a nice bit of kit if you don’t like the big screen option. I would recommend it.