Innuos ZEN Mk3 Music Server

Description

ZEN Mk3

ZEN Mk3 contains a custom-made Innuos motherboard, completely reworked for optimised audio performance. Sources of electromagnetic radiation (EMI) have been removed and internal clocks optimised, resulting in a darker music background, for enhanced realism.

Dual-ethernet ports with isolation transformers provide an ultra-low noise network connection for your streamer, removing noise from the path and improving sound quality on all network audio.

New asymmetrical isolation feet derived from our award-winning ZENith SE plus added chassis treatment help to combat harmful vibration that affect a clean audio signal.

Now with twice the memory of the ZEN Mk2, the ZEN MK3 model has 8 GB RAM with 4 GB dedicated memory. Music is loaded directly to memory for playback so that it does not engage the hard drive, radically improving the sound quality.

Features

• New Custom Motherboard with reduced EMI.
• Dual-Linear Power Supply with ultra-low noise regulators & Nichicon MUSE Capacitors.
• Asymmetrical isolation feet (inspired by the ZENith SE).
• Medical-Grade Mains Filter.
• Dual Ethernet Ports for LAN and Streamer, with dedicated isolation transformers.
• 8GB RAM with 4GB In-Memory playback.
• Ultra-low Noise USB Audio Output.
• New Generation Quad-core Intel CPU.
• Powered by innuOS – allowing complete Music Library management via tablet/smartphone.

Specifications

• Digital Output: USB 2.0 supporting USB Audio Class 2, DoP, Native DSD and MQA, Dedicated Ethernet Streamer Port
• Ethernet: 2 x rear panel RJ45 – Bridged Gigabit Ethernet
• USB: 1 x USB 2.0 (DAC), 1 x USB 3.0 (Backup)
• CD Formats: Red Book
• Disc Compatibility: CD, CD-R, CD-RW
• Audio format for stored CDs: FLAC (zero compression), WAV
• Audio Formats Supported for streaming and playing: WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, MQA (with supported DACs)
• Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 KHz. 192 kHz, 352.8 KHz, 384 KHz, up to DSD128 via DoP, Native DSD on selected DACs
• Bit Depths: 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit
• CD/DVD drive: TEAC Slot-loading drive
• Hard Drive: 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB WD Red HDD
• CPU: Intel Quad Core N4200
• Memory: 8 GB DDR3 Low-Voltage RAM (4 GB Dedicated for RAM Playback)
• UPnP/DLNA: Integrated UPnP Server
• Streaming Services: Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Internet Radio
• Roon Compatibility: Roon Core and Roon Bridge
• CD Metadata: FreeDB, MusicBrainz, Discogs, GD3
• Compatible Music Systems: Sonos Multi-room Wireless Music System, DLNA/UPnP compatible devices, USB DACs complying to USB Audio Class 2, USB DACs supporting DSD over DoP protocol, Selected USB DACs supporting Native DSD
• Dimensions: 70 x 420 x 320 mm (H x W x D)
• Weight: 9 kg

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More Information

• ZEN Mk3, by Innuos

Additional information

Brand

Innuos

Innuos was founded in the UK in 2009, with the vision that one doesn't need to sacrifice sound quality nor be a technology wizard to enjoy the convenience of digital music. By working closely together with end users and partners alike, the company understands what customers require in their music solutions, an approach which has been driving their research and development since conception.

Digital Audio is a fast-evolving area, with new products being constantly introduced in the market. Instead of designing closed solutions, Innuos build products to be open, which allows excellent integration with all the most popular hi-fi and multi-room products on the market.