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iEAST ePlay 2

Compact AirPlay 2 network streamer with analogue, optical and managed mono-subwoofer outputs.

CategoryNetwork streamerStatusCurrent / sold by official or authorized channelsReleaseCurrent generation; exact launch date not independently verifiedMarketsNorth America · Europe · Asia-Pacific; availability varies by regionPrice$400–$490 dated rangePrice checked2026-08-22

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Category-specific specifications

BrandiEAST
ModelePlay 2
Product categoryNetwork streamer
DACESS9018
NetworkDual-band Wi-Fi 5 and 10/100 Ethernet
Bluetooth5.2 with AAC
StreamingAirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, QPlay and DLNA
Digital outputOptical up to 24-bit/192 kHz

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System fit

Best for / not ideal for

Best for

  • AirPlay 2 streaming
  • Powered speakers or an existing amplifier
  • Compact 2.1 systems

Not ideal for

  • Google Cast households
  • USB-audio sources
  • Balanced-output systems

SoundPath verdict

What matters beyond the spec sheet

Strengths

  • Clear role-specific connectivity
  • Official model-level specifications

Weaknesses

  • Smaller independent support and ownership evidence base

Biggest limitation

There is no Google Cast or USB Audio path.

Best alternative

WiiM Pro for Google Cast and coaxial output.

Best-value use case

AirPlay 2 streaming

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Latest known software status

Latest known version
See official support page / tracker
Updated
Not separately verified
Last checked
2026-08-23
Notes
No separate current version was verified. Check the exact model and hardware revision on the official support page before updating.

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Available channels

Official channel is listed first. No unverified marketplace or variant link is included.

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