Innuos ZEN Mk3 Music Server



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  • The ZEN MK3 provides another leap into sound quality compared to the ZENmini with its integrated dual-linear PSU, isolated dual-ethernet ports and asymmetrical anti-vibration feet. The ZEN MK3 represents new value for money in digital audio performance.

    The ZEN ensures a cleaner digital signal by reducing power noise. Through a dual-linear power supply, designed by Dr. Sean Jacobs, with ultra-low noise regulator design, Nichicon MUSE Capacitors and medical-grade mains filter, your music opens up and reveals new levels of realism. Our own custom-made Innuos motherboard is completely reworked for optimized audio performance. Sources of EMI have been removed and internal clocks optimized, resulting in a “blacker” music background and enhanced realism. Dual-ethernet ports with isolation transformers provide an ultra-low noise network connection for your streamer, removing noise from the path and improving sound quality on all network audio. New asymmetrical isolation feet derived from our award-winning ZENith SE plus added chassis treatment help to combat harmful vibration that affect a clean audio signal. Now with twice the memory of the Zen Mk2, the Zen MK3 has 8GB RAM with 4GB dedicated memory. Music is loaded directly to memory for playback so that it doesn’t engage the hard drive, improving sound quality.

  • SPECIFICATIONS:
    AUDIO OUTPUTS

    Digital Output:

    → USB 2.0 supporting USB Audio Class 2, DoP, Native DSD and MQA
    → Dedicated Ethernet Streamer Port

    CONNECTIVITY

    Ethernet: 2 x rear panel RJ45 - Bridged Gigabit Ethernet

    USB: 1x USB 2.0 (DAC), 1x USB 3.0 (Backup)

    FORMATS

    CD Formats: Red Book
    Disc Compatibility: CD, CD-R, CD-RW
    Audio format for stored CDs: FLAC (zero compression) WAV
    Audio Formats Supported for streaming and playing: WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, MP3, MQA, (with supported DACs)

    SAMPLE RATES

    Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, up to DSD128 vua DoP, Native DSD on selected DACs
    Bit Depths: 16bit, 24bit, 32bit

    USER CONTROL INTERFACES

    Web Interface: Web Browsers from iOS, Android (4.0 and up) or up-to-date Windows and OS X browsers
    Mobile: App for iPhone/iPad, Android and Windows 10

    HARDWARE

    CD/DVD drive: TEAC Slot-loading drive
    Hard Drive: 1TB WD Red HDD
    CPU: Intel Quad Core N4200
    Memory: 8GB DDR3 Low-Voltage RAM (4GB Dedicated for RAM Playback)

    STREAMING AND CD STORAGE

    UPnP/DLNA: Integrated UPnP Server
    Streaming Services: Qobuz, Tidal, Radio Paradise, Internet Radio
    Roon Compatibility: Roon Core and Roon Endpoint
    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
    → USB DACs supporting DSD over DoP protocol
    → Selected USB DACs supporting Native DSD

    REQUIREMENTS

    Network:
    → Internet connection to access album metadata storing CDs, 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
    Recommended App (USB Connection Only): iPeng 9 (iOS), OrangeSqueeze (Android), Squeeze Control (Windows 10)

    POWER

    Mains Supply: 230V AC / 115V AC - Internal Dual-Linear Power Supply
    Power Consumption: 12W when idle, 15W peak

    PHYSICAL

    Dimensions: 420mm x 340mm x 83mm (W x D x H)
    Weight: 9Kg

    IN THE BOX:

    → Innuos ZEN Mk3 1TB Music Server
    → Mains Cable
    → 2m Ethernet Cable
    → Getting Started leaflet

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