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Innuos-PULSE
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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 Innuos Sense app to play streaming services, Internet Radio, and music stored on NAS. PULSE becomes the center of the audio system and enables using the Sense app with other streaming devices on the network. |
Endpoint Mode | Connects to a main music server (Innuos Music Server, HQ Player, or any server running Logitech Media Server). PULSE will show as a zone on the server app, and the user can browse and play music through the preferred app. | |
01. Convenient Design | Compact Footprint | Compact size, low power efficiency, quiet operation, and various connectivity options make PULSE a discreet music streamer for HiFi streaming services, internet radio, and Innuos music server. |
02. Hi-Fi Engineering | High-Quality Components | Features high-quality power supply components, floating SDD for innuOS Operating System, custom motherboard, and premium components for improved musical performance compared to using a computer for streaming. |
03. Connectivity Made Easy | PCM and DSD Output | Outputs PCM up to 32bit/768kHz and DSD512 via USB to compatible DACs. Coaxial, optical SPDIF, and AES/EBU outputs up to 24bit/192kHz. |
04. Powerful Performer | High-Grade Components | High-grade components in PULSE’s power supply reveal depth, spaciousness, and presence in the music for a better listening experience. |
8GB RAM | Double the RAM compared to PULSEmini, improving search speed. | |
innuOS Operating System | Optimized for balance of performance and simplicity. Control library from a tablet or smartphone without a computer. | |
05. MQA Core Decoding | MQA Core Software Decoding | Supports playback of MQA audio files and streams, delivering original master recording sound. Free software decoding enables streaming and playback up to 24bit/96kHz for non-MQA DACs and up to 24bit/384kHz for MQA Renderer/Decoder DACs. Passthrough support for MQA Full Decoder DACs. |
Requirements | InnuOS Operating System 2.3 or higher required for MQA Core Decoding. |
Specifications
AUDIO OUTPUTS | 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 | Supported Audio Formats | WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, MQA (with supported DACs) |
ENDPOINT MODE | Connections | 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 with USB Audio Class 2, USB DACs supporting DSD over DoP protocol, Selected USB DACs supporting Native DSD | |
REQUIREMENTS | Network | Internet connection for Internet Radio, Streaming Services, and software updates |
Network router with at least one available ethernet port | ||
Premium subscription required for some streaming services such as 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 |