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Innuos-ZENith Next-Gen
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Feel the presence of your music

The digital source has become a known sight on Hi-Fi systems for its convenience. Almost all 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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Feel the presence of your music

The digital source has become a known sight on Hi-Fi systems for its convenience. Almost all 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 ZENith Next-Gen takes our innovations such as the PreciseAudio mainboard, NGaN regulator and AudioCore technology to new heights compared to the ZEN Next-Gen. First, the ARC6 NGaN Power Supply, trickled-down from the power supply of the acclaimed STATEMENT Next-Gen with its Active Rectification, 300VA Audio Grade Transformer, high-performance choke and 130000uF of Mundorf capacitors, provide all the current the system needs with very low impedance so that no transient is missed.

The ZENith Next-Gen upgrades the ZEN Next-Gen with a Core i7 Embedded processor with 8 performance cores, providing further core separation for AudioCore whilst maintaining excellent overall performance for a responsive system at all times.

The ZENith Next-Gen also features a pSLC (pseudo Single-Level Cell) industrial-grade SSD for the OS, powered independently, is added directly to the PreciseAudio board. As pSLC contains simplified controllers, they generate much less EMI compared to standard SSDs. Being the OS SSD that bears most of the system work, this results in a considerably lower operating noise with direct impact on sound quality.

This combination brings a new dimension to the ZENith Next-Gen. It’s no longer about the frequencies, pace or even the size of the soundstage. Details in music now emerge as if by revelation. The breathiness of a voice, the vibrations on a drum’s skin, the presence of fingers sliding down a guitar neck. They are presented with a transparency that starts feeling like a live presence.

It’s hard to put into words but if you listen, you’ll know.

Main Features
Innuos ARC6 NGaN PSU Combining the trickled-down version of the ARC6 Active Rectification board with a 300VA Audio Grade Transformer, high-performance choke, and over 130,000uF of Mundorf capacitors with the cutting-edge Gallium Nitride Innuos NGaN Regulation stage results in a marked improvement in sound transparency and realism compared to the ZEN Next-Gen.
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 i7 with 8 physical cores for enhanced Innuos AudioCore performance, providing separate cores dedicated only to audio processes. Supported with 16GB of industrial-grade low-noise DDR4 RAM allowing to cache more databases and files for a speedy response.
Modular Architecture You can configure the ZENith 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.
pSLC OS SSD Superior industrial-grade pSLC SSD for the OS for even lower operating noise, independently powered and with power-loss protection for extra resiliency and durability.
Innuos XSM High Performance Expandable Storage Management System (XSM) allows a single pool of storage from multiple drives. The ZENith 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 seamless storage. Intelligent management and data protection provided through Sense.
Premium Chassis Newly-designed 10mm thick CNC-machined bead-blasted and anodized aluminium chassis, containing new vibration-dampened toroidal 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 new CD-ripping via external USB drives with drive-head alignment for accurate ripping.

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, Streamer)
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 External USB-connected CD ripper required
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 – 1 x pSLC SSD for OS – [Optional] 1 x PCI-E NVme SSD – 2TB / 4TB / 8TB (Factory fitted) – [Optional] 1 x m.2 NVme SSD (User or factory fitted)
CPU Intel Core i7: 8 x Physical 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 14,3 kg
In the box – Innuos ZENith Next-Gen – Mains Cable – 2m Ethernet Cable – Quick Start Guide

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