Innuos Zen Next-Gen

The Innuos ZEN Next-Gen is a high-performance music server and streamer designed to deliver pristine digital audio signals for audiophiles. It features a cutting-edge Gallium Nitride regulated NGaN RECAP2 power supply, a custom PreciseAudio mainboard, and industrial-grade low-noise DDR4 RAM, all housed in a premium 10mm CNC-machined aluminum chassis. The modular design allows for flexible storage options up to 16TB and customizable digital output modules, enabling configurations as a streamer, server, or both. Additionally, the ZEN Next-Gen is upgradeable to a ZENith Next-Gen, offering future-proofing for audiophiles seeking high performance and flexibility in their digital music playback.

Specifications:

• Audio Outputs:

  • USB: Supports up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD256 via DoP, and DSD512 via Native DSD.
  • Digital Output Module: Optional modules such as PhoenixUSB, PhoenixI2S, and AES/Coaxial/Optical SPDIF (sold separately).
  • Auxiliary Ethernet Port: For streamer or NAS connectivity.

• Connectivity:

  • Ethernet: 2 x LAN RJ45 bridged Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN, Aux).
  • USB: 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (Backup/Import, Aux, DAC).
  • Chassis Ground: 4mm 'Speaker plug' port.

• Supported Formats:

  • CD Ripping: Requires external USB-connected CD ripper.
  • CD Formats: Red Book standard; compatible with CD, CD-R, CD-RW.
  • Ripped Formats: FLAC (compression level 0), WAV.
  • Playback Formats: WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, MQA.

• Sample Rates and Bit Depths:

  • Sample Rates: 44.1kHz to 768kHz; DSD over PCM (DoP) up to DSD256; Native DSD up to DSD512 (on selected DACs).
  • Bit Depths: 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit.

• User Control Interfaces:

  • Web Interface: Accessible via modern web browsers on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.
  • Mobile App: Innuos Sense App available for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire.

• Hardware:

  • Operating System Storage: 3D TLC SSD.
  • Optional Music Storage: Factory-fitted PCIe NVMe SSDs available in 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB; user or factory-fitted m.2 NVMe SSDs.
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 with 4 physical cores and 4 virtual cores.
  • Memory: 16GB DDR4 industrial-grade low-noise RAM.

• Streaming and CD Storage:

  • UPnP/DLNA: AssetUPnP support.
  • Streaming Services: Compatible with Qobuz, Tidal, Deezer, HighResAudio, and Internet Radio.
  • CD Metadata: Supports FreeDB, MusicBrainz, Discogs, GD3.
  • Compatible Systems: Sonos Multi-room Wireless Music System, DLNA/UPnP compatible devices, USB DACs complying with USB Audio Class 2, selected USB DACs supporting Native DSD.

• Network Requirements:

  • Internet connection required for metadata lookup, streaming services, and software updates.
  • Network access via Ethernet.
  • Premium subscriptions required for certain streaming services.

• Power Supply:

  • Switchable between 230V AC and 115V AC.