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Innuos-ZEN Next-Gen
Innuos-ZEN Next-Gen
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A revelation in sound, performance, and flexibility

The digital source has become a known sight on Hi-Fi systems for its convenience. Almost all the music can now be accessible at the touch of a button. But playing sound is one thing and playing music is another. To get the true essence of the recording, your digital signal must be as pristine and well-timed as possible so your DAC can play at its best. Feed it with a noisy signal and that will just be amplified along the chain.
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A revelation in sound, performance, and flexibility

The digital source has become a known sight on Hi-Fi systems for its convenience. Almost all the music can now be accessible at the touch of a button. But playing sound is one thing and playing music is another. To get the true essence of the recording, your digital signal must be as pristine and well-timed as possible so your DAC can play at its best. Feed it with a noisy signal and that will just be amplified along the chain.

A pristine digital signal requires a dedicated digital source, with meticulous detail starting from the ultra-low noise power supplies, through a custom mainboard and all the way to specific software development minimizing power noise during operation.

The ZEN Next-Gen is the first model within the ZEN Series to include both new and trickled-down NG technology developments: our new cutting-edge Gallium Nitride regulated NGaN RECAP2 PSU, the new PreciseAudio custom mainboard, Sense 3 with real-time kernel together with AudioCore technology, selected industrial-grade low noise DDR4 RAM and a dedicated, direct-attached, ultra-low noise SSD for the Operating System to name just a few. Connect the ZEN Next-Gen to your DAC and be amazed at the difference.

A new modular approach for storage and audio connectivity options creates a hugely versatile device; use just as a streamer with no on-board storage at all or as a music server with Sense or Roon Core with up to 16TB of seamless storage, whilst maximizing sonic output through your choice of optimal Digital Output Module – all housed in a new premium 10mm CNC-machined aluminium chassis. And if that’s not enough, we have designed the ZEN Next-Gen to be upgradeable to a ZENith Next-Gen at any time.

The new ZEN Next-Gen is a revelation in both sound, performance and flexibility. Come and experience it at a dealer near you.

Main Features

Innuos RECAP2 NGaN PSU New cutting-edge Gallium Nitride power regulation stage to enhance the RECAP2 linear power modules with a tuned switching frequency offering much lower power supply impedance for a more transparent sound with better instrument separation.
Innuos PreciseAudio Mainboard An all-new custom server-grade mainboard, ultra-tuned for low processor latency, power noise and EMI emissions; further improved by enhanced power regulators and solid capacitors.
High Performance, Low Power New generation of Intel Core i3 combining 4 physical cores with 4 virtual cores for responsive speeds yet low heat dissipation, enhanced with Innuos AudioCore providing separate cores dedicated only to audio processes. Supported with 16GB of industrial-grade low-noise DDR4 RAM.
Modular Architecture You can configure the ZEN Next-Gen as a Music Server/Streamer, Server-only or Streamer-only easily. Choose between no storage or up to 16TB configurations and optional audio output slot for different modules such as USB, I2S, or AES/Coaxial/Optical SPDIF.
Dedicated OS SSD Dedicated industrial-grade 3D TLC SSD for the OS with power-loss protection to prevent any issues with the system in case of a power cut. Extremely low levels of power consumption, electrical noise and thermal output.
Innuos XSM High Performance Expandable Storage Management System (XSM) allows a single pool of storage from multiple drives. The ZEN Next-Gen supports an internal, high performance NVMe PCIe drive up to 8TB with an additional externally accessible M.2 NVMe slot for up to 8TB for a total 16TB of storage.
Premium Chassis Newly-designed 10mm thick CNC-machined bead-blasted and anodized aluminium chassis, containing new vibration-dampened transformer platform and with Chassis Ground port connection.
Sense 3 Unique benefits for the ZEN Next-Gen and ZENith Next-Gen through Sense 3, including new Real-Time Kernel, lowering latency even further for the core Operating System, AudioCore for audio process to run in dedicated physical cores, Expandable Storage Management interface, and CD-ripping.
Upgradeable The modular construction of the chassis and components means the ZEN Next-Gen can be upgraded to a ZENith Next-Gen in the future for even better sound quality and performance.

Specifications

AUDIO OUTPUTS Digital Output – USB (Up to 32bit/768KHz, Up to DSD256 via DoP, Up to DSD512 via Native DSD) – 1 x Digital Output Module: PhoenixUSB Lite Board, PhoenixI2S Lite Board, AES/Coaxial/Optical SPDIF (Sold Separately) – Auxiliary Ethernet Port for Streamer or NAS
CONNECTIVITY Ethernet 2 x LAN RJ45 Bridged Gigabit Ethernet (LAN, Aux)
USB 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Backup/Import, Aux, DAC)
Chassis Ground 4mm ‘Speaker plug’ port
FORMATS Ripping External USB-connected CD ripper required
CD Formats Red Book
Disc Compatibility CD, CD-R, CD-RW
CD Ripper Formats FLAC (compression level 0), WAV
Playback Audio Formats WAC, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, MQA
SAMPLE RATES Sample Rates 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 768kHz, DSD over PCM (DoP) up to DSD256, Native DSD up to DSD512 (on selected DACs)
Bit Depths 16bit, 24bit, 32bit
USER CONTROL INTERFACES Web Interface Modern Web Browsers from iOS, Android, Windows and OS X
Mobile Innuos Sense App for iOS/Android/Kindle Fire
HARDWARE Storage – 3D TLC SSD for OS – [Optional] 1 x PCIe NVMe SSD – 2TB / 4TB / 8TB (Factory fitted) – [Optional] 1 x m.2 NVMe SSD (User or factory fitted)
Processor Intel Core i3: 4 x Physical Cores + 4 x Virtual Cores
Memory 16GB DDR4 Industrial-Grade RAM
STREAMING AND CD STORAGE UPnP/DLNA AssetUPnP
Streaming Services Qobuz, Tidal, Deezer, HighResAudio, Internet Radio
Average CD Storage Time 5 Minutes
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 – Selected USB DACs supporting Native DSD
REQUIREMENTS Network – Internet connection required for metadata lookup, streaming services and software updates. – Network access via Ethernet – Premium subscription required for streaming services such as Qobuz, Tidal etc.
POWER Mains Supply 230V AC / 115V AC (Switchable)
PHYSICAL Dimensions 410mm x 350mm x 150mm (W x D x H)
Weight 12,7 kg
In the box – Innuos ZEN Next-Gen – Mains Cable – 2m Ethernet Cable – Quick Start Guide

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