About Us

HiFi network streaming
for audio manufacturers

Hinestech develops a System On Module that lets DAC and amplifier makers add high-resolution network audio to their products.

Company

About Hinestech

We supply HiConnect SOM, packing network audio into a compact module. Manufacturers can embed it to deliver DLNA, AirPlay, Roon, Spotify Connect, and other major streaming services at HiFi quality.

Company profile

Company
Hinestech Co., Ltd
CEO
Kang, Woon-Suk
Business registration
809-88-03834
Address
#5412, BI Center, Dongseoul Univ.
Bokjeong-ro 76, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si,
Gyeonggi-do, 13117, Korea
Website
hinestech.net
Business
HiFi network audio SOM, evaluation boards, app and firmware customization

Core technology

Core technology

01

Streaming protocols

DLNA/UPnP, AirPlay, Roon RAAT, Spotify, Tidal, and Qobuz Connect, plus Google Cast, unified in one module.

02

High-resolution audio

A PCM 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256 pipeline with FLAC, WAV, AIFF, and DSD rendering—well beyond Bluetooth codecs.

03

Embedded Linux

Bootloader, kernel, and root filesystem ported on NXP CPUs, with kernel tuning to keep audio latency low.

History

History

Hinestech was founded on years of network audio module development.

2014–2025

Network audio streamer module development, supplied to 20+ HiFi companies overseas

2026

Hinestech Co., Ltd founded · HiConnect SOM development · hinestech.net launched

2026–2027

Prototypes and streaming-service certification, then OEM module production and supply

CEO

Kang, Woon-Suk graduated from Seoul National University (Linguistics) and has more than 30 years of experience in network management, security appliances, and network audio modules.

  • NMS and security-appliance development at Ssangyong Information & Communication and Bindgen
  • Head of R&D at ConversDigital, leading network audio module development
  • Audio streamer modules delivered to 20+ HiFi companies overseas