Description
InnuOS ZEN Mk3 Music Server
The InnuOS ZEN Mk3 Music Server 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.
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Reviews
Innuos Zen MK3 Music Server
“There are many companies that offer music servers, often based on standard motherboards and run-of-the-mill housings. Innuos is not one of those. They use their own motherboard, housing and firmware, all designed for low noise – both acoustically and electrically. And it’s versatile, does LMS, UPnP, Sonos and Roon. Yep, also Roon Core.”
Review of ZEN Mk3 from fairaudio.de
The ZEN Mk3 receives a great review from German review site Fairaudio, who praise the ZEN for its high functionality, uncomplicated usability, attractive design and excellent sound quality.
https://www.fairaudio.de/test/innuos-zen-mk3-musik-server/
Innovation Engine
“HiFi Vision commends the value for money of the ZEN Mk3 thanks to the wonderful operation, wide number of features, and its great sound.”
http://innuos.com/uploads/cms/Reviews/HiFiVisionDeutsch_web_zenMk3_2019_04.pdf
John Darko on the Innuos ZEN MK3
John Darko provides a great review of the ZEN Mk3, along with a fantastic discussion on the world of high-end Digital Audio.
https://darko.audio/2019/02/a-short-film-about-the-innuos-zen-mk3/
Outstanding review from HiFi Einsnull
The ZEN Mk3 receives a fantastic review from German HiFi magazine HiFi Einsnull, recommending the ZEN Mk3 to any digital audio enthusiast due to its many features and exceptional sound.
http://innuos.com/uploads/cms/Reviews/Einsnull/Einsnull_Innuos_ZENmk3_screen.pdf
HiFi-IFAs awards full 6/6 to ZEN Mk3
The ZEN Mk3 receives full marks from German blog HiFi-IFAs, who praise the ZEN for its intuitive operation and natural, spacious sound.
https://hifi-ifas.de/test-innuos-zen-mk-iii-high-end-musikserver-highlight-sylvesterknaller
Features
- New Custom Motherboard with reduced EMI
- Dual-Linear Power Supply with ultra-low noise regulators and Nichicon MUSE Capacitors
- Asymmetrical isolation feet inspired by the ZENith SE
- Medical-Grade Mains Filter
- Dual Ethernet Ports for LAN and Streamer with dedicated isolation transformers
- 8GB RAM with 4GB In-Memory playback
- Ultra-low Noise USB Audio Output
- New Generation Quad-core Intel CPU
Custom Motherboard
The InnuOS ZEN Mk3 Music Server has a custom-made Innuos motherboard that is completely reworked for optimised audio performance. Sources of EMI have been removed and internal clocks optimised, resulting in a “blacker” music background and enhanced realism.
Ultra-low Noise Streamer Output
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.
Anti-vibration Treatment
New asymmetrical isolation feet on the InnuOS ZEN Mk3 Music Server are derived from the award-winning ZENith SE plus added chassis treatment help to combat harmful vibration that affect a clean audio signal.
In-Memory Playback
Now with twice the memory of the Zen Mk2, the InnuOS ZEN Mk3 Music Server 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. 1TB, 2TB,4TB models available.
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, AAC, MP3, MQA (with supported DACs)
Sample Rates
Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4KHz. 192kHz, 352.8KHz, 384KHz , up to DSD128 via 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: 8TB 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, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Internet Radio
Roon Compatibility:
Roon Core and Roon Bridge
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 when 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: 70 x 420 x 320 mm (H x W x D)
Weight: 9 Kg
In the box:
Innuos ZEN Mk3 8TB Music Server
Mains Cable
2m Ethernet Cable
Getting Started leaflet
