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Innuos-PULSAR
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Providing a step-up from the PULSEmini, we engineered the PULSE by adding some significant improvements that increase its performance and how it sounds. For starters, PULSE raises the bar by integrating our new custom RECAP2 LPSU power supply, designed in collaboration with Dr. Sean Jacobs. The RECAP2 uses only high-grade components including:
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Description
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Main Features
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Specifications
Main Features
FLEXIBILITY | Standalone Mode | Use the Innuos Sense app to play streaming services, Internet Radio, and music stored on a NAS to various audio systems. In this mode, PULSE becomes the center of your audio system and allows you to use the Sense app with other streaming devices on your network. |
Endpoint Mode | PULSE connects to a main music server, such as an Innuos Music Server, HQ Player, or any server running Logitech Media Server. It will appear as a zone on the respective music server app, allowing you to browse and play music through the PULSE using your preferred app. | |
Convenient Design | PULSE has a compact footprint, low-power efficiency, quiet operation, and wide range of connectivity. It is a convenient and discreet music streamer for all your music from an Innuos music server, HiFi streaming services, and internet radio. | |
Hi-Fi Engineering | Designed for better music playback, PULSE features high-quality power supply components, a floating SSD for the innuOS Operating System, and a custom motherboard with premium components for improved musical performance, far better than using a computer for streaming. | |
Connectivity Made Easy | PCM Output | PULSE outputs PCM up to 32bit/768kHz and DSD512 via USB to compatible DACs. It also features coaxial, optical SPDIF, and AES/EBU outputs capable of up to 24bit/192kHz. |
Powerful Performer | PULSE’s high-grade components, such as the improved power supply, reveal more depth, spaciousness, and presence in music. Its 8GB RAM (double that of PULSEmini) improves search speed. It uses innuOS for optimal performance and ease of control through a tablet or smartphone. | |
MQA Core Decoding | Playback | PULSE supports MQA Core Software Decoding, allowing playback of MQA audio files and streams, delivering the original master recording sound. Supports playback up to 24bit/96kHz for non-MQA DACs and up to 24bit/384kHz for MQA Renderer/Decoder DACs. Can passthrough MQA files to MQA DACs. |
Software Requirement | InnuOS Operating System 2.3 or higher is required for MQA Core decoding functionality. |
Specifications
AUDIO OUTPUTS | Digital Output | – Coaxial SPDIF (Up to 24bit/192KHz PCM) – Optical SPDIF (Up to 24bit/192KHz PCM) – AES/EBU (Up to 24bit/192KHz PCM) – USB (Up to 32bit/768KHz, Up to DSD256 via DoP, Up to DSD512 via Native DSD) |
CONNECTIVITY | Ethernet | 2 x rear panel RJ45 – Bridged Gigabit Ethernet |
USB | 4x USB 3.0 | |
FORMATS | Audio Formats Supported | WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, MQA (with supported DACs) |
ENDPOINT MODE | Connects to | Innuos Music Servers, Logitech Media Server-based Servers, or HQPlayer Server |
USER CONTROL INTERFACES | Web Interface | Modern Web Browsers from iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac OS X |
Mobile | Innuos Sense App (iOS/Android/Kindle Fire) | |
HARDWARE | CPU | Intel Quad Core N4200 |
Memory | 8GB DDR3 Low-Voltage RAM (4GB Dedicated for RAM Playback) | |
STREAMING AND DAC SUPPORT | UPnP/DLNA | Controls selected UPnP streamers as endpoints via Sense |
Streaming Services | Internet Radio, Qobuz, HighResAudio, Deezer, Radio Paradise, Tidal | |
USB DAC Support | – USB DACs complying to USB Audio Class 2 – USB DACs supporting DSD over DoP protocol – Selected USB DACs supporting Native DSD |
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REQUIREMENTS | Network | – Internet connection to access Internet Radio, Streaming Services, and software updates – Network router with at least one available Ethernet port – Premium subscription required for some streaming services like Spotify, Qobuz, and Tidal |
POWER | Mains Supply | 230V AC / 115V AC – Internal Linear Power Supply |
Power Consumption (Idle) | 7W | |
Power Consumption (Peak) | 13.7W (Standalone mode) | |
PHYSICAL | Dimensions | 300mm x 250mm x 74mm (W x D x H) |
Weight | 4.9 Kg | |
In the box | – Innuos PULSE Network Player – Mains Cable – 2m Ethernet Cable – Quick Start Guide |