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- Page 1 Sigma Streamer Mark II Network Player for exaSound DACs Owner’s Manual PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATION REV. 2.0b – 12/2022...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome .......................... 4 What's New in the Mark II release of the exaSound Sigma Streamer ..5 Package Contents ......................5 Proper Device Placement ..................5 Overview ......................... 6 Front and Rear Plates ....................7 Connections and Controls ..................8 How Would I Use the Sigma Streamer Mark II? .......... - Page 3 DAC Power Saving Mode Timeout ....................20 Sigma Streamer Mark II Network Configuration ..........21 Ethernet Connection with Manual IP Address ................21 Wi-Fi Configuration ........................23 Switching Between Wireless and Wired Network Connection............24 Resetting the Network Connection to Factory Defaults ..............24 Multi-room Configuration and Using a Custom Device Name ............
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Page 4: Welcome
Ethernet and Wi-Fi 802.11 AC connection. We hope that the exaSound Sigma Streamer Mark II will help you to enjoy world-class music experience for years to come. Please take a few minutes to read right through this manual. Investing a little time now is the best way to ensure that you will make the most of your investment. -
Page 5: What's New In The Mark Ii Release Of The Exasound Sigma Streamer
What's New in the Mark II release of the exaSound Sigma Streamer Hardware Platform Updates • New more powerful Intel 2.7 GHz processor • Increased memory size from 4 to 8 GB • Increased number of USB ports from two to four Firmware Feature Updates •... -
Page 6: Overview
The exaSound Sigma Streamer Mark II is a certified Roon Ready player, Signalyst NAA endpoint, UPnP/ OpenHome and AirPlay player. The Sigma Streamer Mark II is also a UPnP server. It can stream audio from attached USB drives to other UPnP players on you your home network. -
Page 7: Front And Rear Plates
Front Plate USB 3 Connector (Hard Disk) Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Antenna Antennas Ethernet RJ45 Connector Power Adapter (Home Network) Connector Rear Plate HDMI Connector USB 3 (Display or TV) Connector (exaSound DAC) HDMI Connector (Reserved for Future Use) Page | 7... -
Page 8: Connections And Controls
Only one exaSound DAC can be attached to the Sigma Streamer Mark II at any time. Connecting more than one USB DAC can cause unexpected behavior. If you need to connect more than two USB hard drives to the Sigma Streamer Mark II use a powered USB hub. -
Page 9: How Would I Use The Sigma Streamer Mark Ii
Roon delivers metadata for the user’s library and frees the user from the complexities of library management. The exaSound Sigma Streamer Mark II is certified as a Roon Ready player. Roon Ready is the highest level of Roon integration and means that Roon technology is customized and embedded both in the player and the DAC for achieving best user experience. -
Page 10: Network Audio Adapter For Hqplayer
You can use Bluetooth to stream audio from tablets and phones to the Sigma Streamer Mark II. Web Player Web Streaming with the Sigma Streamer Mark II is similar to playing music and video content with a Web browser. You can enjoy the superb sonic fidelity of the exaSound DACs while exploring the worlds' most popular player - YouTube. -
Page 11: Quick Start Guide
4. Press the Sigma Streamer Mark II power button, the power light ring will illuminate. 5. In about 30 seconds to a minute the Sigma Streamer Mark II will be available on the home network for use with apps like Roon Remote, HQPlayer, Mconnect Player HD, Bubble UPnP, Hi-Fi Cast, Kazoo, and with AirPlay. - Page 12 7. Configure your UPnP app to use the Sigma Streamer Mark II as playback endpoint, or audio zone. It will appear in the list of available players as sigma. 8. Configure your UPnP app to use the Sigma Streamer Mark II as music library. It will appear in the list of available music libraries as sigma Library.
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Page 13: Web User Interface
(zeroconf) service. On Linux computers you need to install Avahi. If you change the name of the Sigma Streamer Mark II the web address will change. For example if you rename it to exaSound-zone1, the address will be exaSound-zone1.local Another way to access the Sigma Streamer Web User Interface is to connect a keyboard, mouse and HDMI TV or monitor to the Sigma Streamer Mark II. -
Page 14: Input Selection
Metadata Page Volume Control Page Input Selection Input Selection Menu Page | 14... -
Page 15: Volume Control
Remotely from iPad, iPhone or Android device. Compatible apps include Roon Remote, Mconnect Player HD, Kazoo, Bubble UPnP and Hi-Fi Cast. • From the Sigma Streamer Mark II web interface. You can control the master volume and trim the individual channels. Page | 15... -
Page 16: Mute
The Sigma Streamer Mark II implements a unique 4-way volume synchronization with exaSound DACs. No matter which method is used to change the volume, all volume sliders in the apps, the Sigma Streamer Mark II web interface sliders and the indicators on the exaSound DAC display are kept in sync. Mute The sound can be muted by clicking the Mute switch on the volume pages or with the IR remote control supplied with your DAC. -
Page 17: Device Information
4. Go to the Product Tab and tap the Check for Updates button. 5. If a new firmware version is available, Tap Update. 6. You will see a progress indicator. Don't interrupt the power to the exaSound Sigma Streamer Mark II during the update or your device may become unusable. -
Page 18: Settings Menu
Sigma Streamer Mark II. Some Settings Menu items are visible only when an exaSound DAC is connected to the Sigma Streamer Mark II via USB cable. Some advanced features may not be available with your DAC. -
Page 19: General Settings
General Settings Use the Settings tab on the web user interface to configure the exaSound Sigma Streamer Mark II. The following features will appear: • User Interface Style - Dark or Light • Maximum Volume Limit • DAC Power off Timeout •... -
Page 20: Dac Power Saving Mode Timeout
DAC Power Saving Mode Timeout This feature is available only when exaSound DAC is attached to the Sigma Streamer Mark II via USB. exaSound DACs can enter power-saving mode after a period of inactivity. You can use the DAC Power Off Timeout tab to set the time-out period. -
Page 21: Sigma Streamer Mark Ii Network Configuration
Sigma Streamer Mark II Network Configuration Usual applications of the Sigma Streamer Mark II don't require any manual setup when DHCP is enabled on your home network router. We strongly recommend using a wired Gigabit Ethernet connection to the home network router or switch. - Page 22 IP address in the navigation bar. If you enter incorrect network settings you may be unable to connect to the exaSound Sigma Streamer Mark II over the network. In this case you can use an alternative method to access the web user interface: •...
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Page 23: Wi-Fi Configuration
4. Identify the Wi-Fi network that you need to connect to and tap on the icon to the right. 5. Enter the password if you are connecting to a secured network. The exaSound Sigma Streamer Mark II supports WPA2-PSK (AES) security mode. -
Page 24: Switching Between Wireless And Wired Network Connection
Resetting the Network Connection to Factory Defaults In case you are unable to connect to the exaSound Sigma Streamer Mark II over the home network you can reset the networking settings to the factory defaults: 1. Connect HDMI TV/monitor, USB keyboard and mouse to the Sigma Streamer Mark II. -
Page 25: Multi-Room Configuration And Using A Custom Device Name
Example: if you change the device name to zone1, you will need to enter zone1.local in the navigation bar of your Web browser to access the Sigma Streamer Mark II web user interface. To access the shared drives from Windows Explorer or Mac Finder you will need to enter \\zone1 or... -
Page 26: Sharing Usb And Internal Ssd Drives On The Network
File Sharing allows access via the home network to the internal SSD/HDD drives and USB drives attached to the Sigma Streamer Mark II. You can use file management apps like Windows Explorer and the Mac OS Finder to copy, move and erase files located on the Sigma Streamer Mark II drives. - Page 27 Make sure that there always is at least 20% free space on the Sigma Streamer Mark II system SSD drive. The USB Storage Devices tab on the Local Storage page displays list of attached USB drives. To safely disconnect an USB drive from the Sigma Streamer Mark II: •...
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Page 28: Upnp Server And Music Library
UPnP Tab on the General Settings page When an USB drive is attached for the first time to the exaSound Sigma Streamer Mark II, or when music files are added or removed, you have to update the UPnP library. From the web user interface, go to the General Settings page and on the UPnP Music Library tab click the Update button. - Page 29 To avoid accidental data loss we recommend powering down the Sigma Streamer Mark II before disconnecting a USB drive. Always maintain a backup copy of your music files. Never disconnect a USB drive during playback. Page | 29...
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Page 30: Remote Support And Help
Start/Stop button on the Remote Support tab. Establishing the connection may take up to 10 seconds. Please email the displayed Support ID to the exaSound support representative. It is used to identity your Sigma Streamer Mark II. Page | 30... -
Page 31: Bluetooth Audio Streaming
To stream audio via Bluetooth from your phone, tablet, PC or Mac: • Enable Bluetooth streaming. • Press the Start button and follow the instructions on the Sigma Streamer Mark II Web user interface. • Connect your Bluetooth device to the Sigma Streamer Mark II to play music. Page | 31... -
Page 32: Web Streaming Via Hdmi - Experimental
Web Streaming requires a TV or HDMI monitor, USB keyboard and mouse to be connected to the Sigma Streamer Mark II. Make sure that you are using the correct HDMI port as shown in the Front and Rear Plates section of this guide. It is convenient to use a keyboard/mouse pair that shares the same wireless receiver. -
Page 33: Specifications
Specifications 2.7GHz, Quad-Core 32GB SSD for Library Storage exaSound proprietary ZeroJitter™ USB audio interface USB Audio Interface with error correction ENclusiv™ Comprehensive Sampling Rate support 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz HRA (High Resolution Audio) 705.6kHz /768 kHz - available for future use... - Page 34 USB Storage Interface USB 3.0 compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 HDD and SSD (USB 3.0 drives recommended) Ethernet Interface 1 x Realtek 8111G PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Dual Band Realtek Wireless 802.11 ac/n 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz Wi-Fi Interface Compliance PCI, CISP, FIPS, FISMA IP Setup IP4, DHCP or manual configuration...
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Page 35: Safety Information
Safety Information Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. - Page 36 • The device is still receiving power from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the device itself has been turned off. • Unplug the power adapter if you are not going to use the device for an extended period of time. Hold the power adapter when unplugging.
- Page 37 ZeroJitter™, GalvanicInfinity™, ENclusiv™, FemtoMaster™ and ZeroResolutionLoss™ are trademarks of exaSound Audio Design. Direct Stream Digital (DSD) is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Roon and Roon Ready and the Roon Labs logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...
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Page 38: Open-Source Credits
Modification of or tampering with the Software, including but not limited to any Open-source Software, is solely at your own risk. exaSound Audio Design is not responsible for any such modification or tampering. exaSound Audio Design will not support any product in which you have or have attempted to modify the Software supplied by exaSound Audio Design. -
Page 39: Limited One Year Warranty
If in our assessment the defect is covered by our Warranty, the defective item will, at our sole option, be repaired, replaced with the same item or its functional equivalent, or the purchase price will be refunded. exaSound in its sole and absolute discretion shall be the sole determiner of whether a product is in fact defective. - Page 40 Audio Design for its use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. exaSound Audio Design reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice.
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