{"product_id":"monitor-audio-ims-4-music-streamer","title":"Monitor Audio IMS-4 Music Streamer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonitor Audio IMS-4 Music Streamer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour-zone BluOS music streamer with 1U rack design, high-resolution streaming up to 24-bit\/192kHz, and custom-install flexibility for serious multi-room audio systems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monitor Audio IMS-4 is built for custom-install projects where multi-room streaming needs to be clean, reliable, and easy to integrate. It is a four-zone music streamer using BluOS, designed to sit neatly in a rack while providing high-resolution music playback, wide streaming-service support, and easy control through the BluOS app or supported automation platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a lounge-room hi-fi streamer in the usual sense. The IMS-4 is aimed at installed audio systems where one box needs to feed multiple rooms, keep the interface straightforward, and still deliver proper audio quality. Monitor Audio also notes that multiple IMS-4 units can be combined to create up to 64 zones, with each zone able to play together in sync or run separate streams independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFour Zones from One Rack Unit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA neat custom-install solution for multi-room streaming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe big appeal of the IMS-4 is that it can stream music to four different rooms or areas from a single 1U component. That makes it a strong fit for distributed audio systems where tidy rack space, straightforward control, and efficient zone management all matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the right project, that can simplify the whole system. Instead of piecing together multiple separate streamers, the IMS-4 gives you one install-focused unit that is purpose-built for multi-room audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBluOS at the Core\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-resolution streaming with strong app control and broad platform support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor Audio uses BluOS here, which gives the IMS-4 access to lossless music streaming up to 24-bit\/192kHz, along with wide service support and app-based control. The published spec list includes Spotify Connect, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL Connect, Deezer, Qobuz, Napster, KKBox, Bugs, Taihe Music Zone, SoundMachine, IDAGIO, and Orastream, as well as internet radio options like TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, and Radio.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it a serious platform for modern multi-room listening rather than just a basic zone source. Monitor Audio also highlights MQA support, Apple AirPlay 2 compatibility, Alexa voice control, and BluOS compatibility with other BluOS-enabled devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Proper Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks with control systems and wider custom-install ecosystems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMS-4 is clearly meant to live inside a wider installed system. Monitor Audio lists compatibility with Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, Roon, and ELAN, while also noting that analogue and digital inputs allow external sources such as a cable box or other non-network devices to be made available across every zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt even includes a system interrupt so doorbells and fire alarms can be heard through the system, which is the sort of detail that tells you this product was designed with real custom-install jobs in mind rather than just retail streaming use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEasy to Pair with Installation Amplifiers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned to sit behind the scenes and feed the right amplifier stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor Audio specifically recommends pairing the IMS-4 with an installation amplifier such as the IA750-4. That makes sense, because the IMS-4 is a source and control component, not a powered all-in-one streamer. Its job is to manage the music, feed the zones, and integrate into the wider system cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor installers and clients, that means much more flexibility. You can build the amplification side around the room requirements while letting the IMS-4 handle the multi-room streaming side of the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMonitor Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eIMS-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMulti-Room Music Streamer\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eStreaming Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBluOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eChannel Number \/ Rooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e4 Rooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMaximum Input Voltage (RMS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e2.2V\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSignal to Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e110dBA\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSample Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eUp to 24-bit \/ 192kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSupported File Formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MQA, HRA\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSupported Cloud Services\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSpotify Connect, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL Connect, Deezer, Qobuz, Napster, KKBox, Bugs, Taihe Music Zone, SoundMachine, IDAGIO, Orastream\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eFree Internet Radio\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eTuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, Radio.com\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eIntegration Partners\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eControl4, RTI, Crestron, URC, Roon, ELAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eInput Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eAnalogue RCA stereo, Optical SPDIF (TOSLINK), USB Type-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOutput Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e4 x RCA stereo, 4 x Optical (TOSLINK), 4 x Coaxial\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eIP Communication\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eTCP\/IP (RJ-45 10\/1000 Base T)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eUser Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBluOS apps for Android, iOS, and Windows\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eRack Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e1U\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eDimensions Without Feet (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e43.1 x 438 x 236.1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eHeight with Feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e45.1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eWidth Including Rack Brackets\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e482mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e2.8kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMains Operating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e100 – 240V 50\/60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eStandby Power Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;1W\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNetworked Standby Power Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;6W\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSingle Unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor those who like to drag out all the useful bits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView full technical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCore Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFour-zone music streamer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBluOS multi-room streaming platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDesigned for custom-install applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSlim 1U rack format\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eAudio Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaximum input voltage: 2.2V RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSignal to noise ratio: 110dBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSample rate support up to 24-bit \/ 192kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSupported File Formats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMP3\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWMA\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWMA-L\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOGG Vorbis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFLAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eALAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWAV\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAIFF\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMQA\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHRA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSupported Streaming Services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpotify Connect\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAmazon Music HD\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTIDAL Connect\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDeezer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQobuz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNapster\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKKBox\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTaihe Music Zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSoundMachine\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIDAGIO\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOrastream\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eInternet Radio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTuneIn Radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eiHeartRadio\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCalm Radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRadio Paradise\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRadio.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eInputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnalogue RCA stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDigital SPDIF optical (TOSLINK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUSB Type-A (FAT32 or NTFS formatted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eOutputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e4 x analogue RCA stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e4 x optical (TOSLINK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e4 x coaxial\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eControl and Networking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIP communication via TCP\/IP (RJ-45 10\/1000 Base T)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatible with Control4\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatible with RTI\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatible with Crestron\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatible with URC\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatible with Roon\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatible with ELAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBluOS apps available for Android, iOS, and Windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003ePhysical and Electrical\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRack height: 1U\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDimensions without feet: 43.1 x 438 x 236.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHeight with feet: 45.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWidth including rack brackets: 482mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.8kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMains operating voltage: 100 – 240V 50\/60Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStandby power consumption: less than 1W\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNetworked standby power consumption: less than 6W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003ePackaging and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSold as a single unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e5-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Audio Experts Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMS-4 makes sense when the brief is proper multi-room streaming rather than a collection of pieced-together consumer streamers. It is a smart install product for homes where music needs to be available across several spaces, controlled easily, and integrated properly into a rack-based system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we like here is that it has a clear purpose. Four zones from one chassis, BluOS at the centre, proper control-system compatibility, and the ability to work with installation amplifiers all make it a very sensible choice for distributed audio done properly. For the right project, it is exactly the sort of product that keeps the system cleaner, neater, and easier to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrand new. Contact us for current availability, system design advice, and amplifier pairing guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monitor Audio","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":47764341981371,"sku":"MON-IMS4XX-XX-STR-BLK","price":2899.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/1956\/3610\/files\/monitor-audio_ims-4_iso_brackets.jpg?v=1777356567","url":"https:\/\/theaudioexperts.com.au\/products\/monitor-audio-ims-4-music-streamer","provider":"The Audio Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}