Innuos
ZEN Next-Gen
ZEN Next-Gen
Music Server + Streamer
Description
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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: Inuuos' 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.
Specifications
Digital Output:
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2(Up to 32bit/768KHz, Up to DSD256 via DoP, Up to DSD512 via Native DSD)
Connectivity:
- Ethernet 2 x LAN RJ45 Bridged Gigabit Ethernet (LAN, Streamer)
- USB3 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-RWCD
- Ripper Formats: FLAC (compression level 0), WAV
- Playback Audio Formats: WAC, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, MQAExternal
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
