The Ideon Audio Absolute Stream Meta is a reference-level network streamer and music server developed to provide a dedicated digital source for high-performance audio systems. Designed and manufactured in Greece, it employs an audio-optimised processing architecture that prioritises music playback, supported by proprietary femto-clock re-clocking and extensive low-noise power regulation. Four independent power lines, a substantial capacitor bank and Ideon’s proprietary active rectification technology are designed to minimise electrical interference and maintain signal integrity throughout the playback process.
The 2024 Meta edition incorporates 4TB of internal SSD music storage, enhanced system memory and an embedded Roon Core, allowing it to operate as a complete music server without requiring a separate computer. Compatibility with Roon, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, Audirvana Studio and UPnP playback applications provides considerable flexibility, while two independently re-clocked USB audio outputs accommodate different DAC requirements. Housed in a substantial 22kg CNC-machined aluminium chassis, the Absolute Stream Meta combines sophisticated digital processing, extensive power supply engineering and comprehensive music library management.
Key Features
Reference-level network streamer and music server
Designed and manufactured in Greece
Absolute Stream Meta edition, introduced in 2024
Dedicated audio-processing architecture
Real-time core playback, with CPU resources prioritised for audio
Enhanced system memory, doubled compared with the previous edition
4TB internal SSD music storage as standard
Optional expansion of internal music storage
Separate 240GB SSD allocation for the operating system
Embedded Roon Core, eliminating the need for a separate Roon server
Roon Bridge functionality for use as a Roon endpoint
Proprietary Ideon Audio playback software
Redesigned and simplified Meta edition user interface
Integrated Qobuz playback within Ideon's native application
Qobuz Connect support
Spotify Connect support
Audirvana Studio integration
Compatibility with UPnP playback applications
Support for Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify and internet radio through compatible playback software
Playback from network-attached storage (NAS)
Playback from external USB storage devices
Proprietary femto-clock digital re-clocking circuit
Upgradeable re-clocking architecture
Two independently re-clocked USB digital audio outputs
One USB audio output with a 5V power rail
One USB audio output without a 5V power rail
Ethernet network connectivity
Two USB 3.0 connections for external music storage
Four independent internal power lines
Three ultra-low-noise linear power supplies
No internal switching power supplies, including within the CPU power rails
Proprietary active rectification bridge designed to minimise rectifier switching noise
Substantial low-ESR audio-grade capacitor bank
Handcrafted, high-capacity power transformer
Proprietary ultra-low-ESR bypass power filter for CPU transient current delivery
Short internal signal paths with minimal wiring
Simplified internal circuitry to minimise potential noise sources
Substantial single-block CNC-machined aluminium chassis
Approximately 15 hours of machining required for the chassis
Available in different chassis finishes on request
PCM support: 44.1kHz to 384kHz, up to 32-bit
DSD support: up to DSD512 (8× DSD), input dependent
Dimensions (W × H × D): 490 × 90 × 350mm
Weight: 22kg
The Ideon Audio Absolute Stream Meta is a reference-level network streamer and music server developed to provide a dedicated digital source for high-performance audio systems. Designed and manufactured in Greece, it employs an audio-optimised processing architecture that prioritises music playback, supported by proprietary femto-clock re-clocking and extensive low-noise power regulation. Four independent power lines, a substantial capacitor bank and Ideon’s proprietary active rectification technology are designed to minimise electrical interference and maintain signal integrity throughout the playback process.
The 2024 Meta edition incorporates 4TB of internal SSD music storage, enhanced system memory and an embedded Roon Core, allowing it to operate as a complete music server without requiring a separate computer. Compatibility with Roon, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, Audirvana Studio and UPnP playback applications provides considerable flexibility, while two independently re-clocked USB audio outputs accommodate different DAC requirements. Housed in a substantial 22kg CNC-machined aluminium chassis, the Absolute Stream Meta combines sophisticated digital processing, extensive power supply engineering and comprehensive music library management.
Key Features
Reference-level network streamer and music server
Designed and manufactured in Greece
Absolute Stream Meta edition, introduced in 2024
Dedicated audio-processing architecture
Real-time core playback, with CPU resources prioritised for audio
Enhanced system memory, doubled compared with the previous edition
4TB internal SSD music storage as standard
Optional expansion of internal music storage
Separate 240GB SSD allocation for the operating system
Embedded Roon Core, eliminating the need for a separate Roon server
Roon Bridge functionality for use as a Roon endpoint
Proprietary Ideon Audio playback software
Redesigned and simplified Meta edition user interface
Integrated Qobuz playback within Ideon's native application
Qobuz Connect support
Spotify Connect support
Audirvana Studio integration
Compatibility with UPnP playback applications
Support for Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify and internet radio through compatible playback software
Playback from network-attached storage (NAS)
Playback from external USB storage devices
Proprietary femto-clock digital re-clocking circuit
Upgradeable re-clocking architecture
Two independently re-clocked USB digital audio outputs
One USB audio output with a 5V power rail
One USB audio output without a 5V power rail
Ethernet network connectivity
Two USB 3.0 connections for external music storage
Four independent internal power lines
Three ultra-low-noise linear power supplies
No internal switching power supplies, including within the CPU power rails
Proprietary active rectification bridge designed to minimise rectifier switching noise
Substantial low-ESR audio-grade capacitor bank
Handcrafted, high-capacity power transformer
Proprietary ultra-low-ESR bypass power filter for CPU transient current delivery
Short internal signal paths with minimal wiring
Simplified internal circuitry to minimise potential noise sources
Substantial single-block CNC-machined aluminium chassis
Approximately 15 hours of machining required for the chassis
Available in different chassis finishes on request
PCM support: 44.1kHz to 384kHz, up to 32-bit
DSD support: up to DSD512 (8× DSD), input dependent
Dimensions (W × H × D): 490 × 90 × 350mm
Weight: 22kg
