InnuOS ZEN Statement Music Server

Description

InnuOS ZEN Statement Music Server

Reviews

“The Statement is a more subtle source than most, its qualities are those of omission, it leaves out the distortion so that the music can come through. In this and all other respects this Innuos is a genuine state of the art component, put it on your ‘must hear’ bucket list straight away.” The flagship Statement server streamer receives a full 5-Star review from The Ear, impressed by its transparent and open sound quality.

“The Statement wins the HiFi+ Music Server of the Year, who found that even the briefest of exposure to the ZENith Statement shows you are in the presence of something special.” HiFi+ Award Statement the Music Server of the Year 2018

“Taking the already excellent ZENith SE platform to its conclusion, the two-box music server from Innuos is proving to be a tough act to beat in today’s music server world.” The Statement makes it in to the HiFi+ list of Top 100 products from the past 20 years!

Features

•  Optional Next-Gen Power Supply Upgrade soon be available
• High End Standard PSU with 8 Independent Linear PSU rails
• Innovative Power Supply Architecture distributed between 2 enclosures
• 10mm CNC-machined aluminium chassis
• 8GB RAM with 4GB In-Memory Playback
• EMI-optimised motherboard exclusively designed for Innuos
• New Generation Quad-core Intel CPU
• Custom-designed Ethernet and USB Reclockers with 3bpp OCXO clocks
• Asymmetrical isolation feet

Controlled via Innuos Sense App

Complete Music Library playback and management via an intuitive and responsive App through your smartphone, tablet, or computer

Optional Next-Gen Power Supply Upgrade

The STATEMENT Next-Gen Power Supply Upgrade is the result of Innuos ongoing Research and Development efforts in close collaboration with the long-term partner Dr. Sean Jacobs. The impressive improvement in sound quality is achieved by an innovative Powers Supply design and significant component upgrades:

The Power section uses two custom-designed ARC6 AC/DC modules – each containing a new high-precision Active Rectifier board, a massive 10mH DC Choke and almost 4 times more capacitance provided by six Mundorf caps. The ARC6 modules are mounted on the new Adaptive Vibration Control (AVC) platform, a combination of Panzerholz wood with a specific density gel layer, which is highly effective at dampening high-frequency vibration coming from the chassis.

In the Server section, the Regulator modules include a dedicated CPU Booster module, providing up to 15A of current to the CPU for faster transients. All rails are further smoothed by new Audio Note KAISEI capacitors benefitting all the main components: Motherboard, USB Reclocker, Ethernet Clock module and SSD.

The results are crystal clear: Increased realism with even more detailed textures, expansive soundstage and improved dynamics.

Standard PSU with 8 Independent Linear Rails

Each critical component of the server receives its own dedicated power supply from one of the 8 independent power rails, further preventing component cross-contamination. Of particular note is the use of a dedicated power supply for each of the Ethernet and USB high-precision OCXO clocks, ensuring these clocks work at their best.

Innovative Power Supply Architecture

Partnering once again with Dr. Sean Jacobs, the power supply architecture was designed exclusively for the Statement. For both PSU versions power supply is distributed between two enclosures, with one enclosure containing the AC/DC conversion stage and the other containing the regulation stage together with the server components.

The advantage is clear: regulated “clean” power traverses a very short path, soldered point to point, with the least impedance and exposure to EMI. This is superior in efficiency compared to a traditional architecture where a separate power supply is used – regulated “clean” power needs to go through more obstacles of internal cabling, output connectors, cable, input connectors and more internal cable before it reaches its destination.

Custom-designed Motherboard

The motherboard has been fully EMI-optimised to our own exclusive design by, removing any unnecessary, noise-generating components capable of compromising audio. A fully-customised BIOS ensures the hardware works at its lowest noise without impairing performance. Further EMI treatment is then applied to the motherboard so that EMI is absorbed rather than reflected to other components.

Custom-designed Ethernet and USB Re-clocker

Not fully satisfied with existing USB and Ethernet re-clocking designs, Innuos designed in-house their own boards for this purpose.

At the heart of the design are 3 principles: The use of very high-precision OCXO clocks for timing the signals, extreme care in powering important components preventing cross-contamination, and extremely short paths between components.

While the use of OCXO clocks is not new, the way they are powered and the layout of the board has proven to be extremely important for their performance. As an example, dozens of USB controllers were analysed in terms of how they were powered and clocked so that they allowed this control to be done externally. The USB Controller is regulated by no less than 3 ultra-low noise regulators, one per independent voltage.

Keeping the clock very close to the controllers, via a dedicated track on the board itself, helps to avoid the losses in signal quality that come with the use of external clock units.

10mm CNC-machined Aluminium Chassis

Housed in a casing of 10mm-thick CNC-machined aluminium, the Statement is not just a pretty face. The thick metal enclosure helps to isolate external EMI, and its weight helps dampen harmful vibration into the system. By using a double-enclosure design, it also helps to contain the vibration effects of the massive 540VA toroidal transformer at its heart.

Specifications

Audio outputs

Digital Output:
Re-clocked USB 2.0 supporting USB Audio Class 2
DoP, Native DSD and MQA
Re-clocked dedicated Ethernet Streamer Port

Connectivity

Ethernet: 2 x rear panel RJ45 – Bridged Gigabit Ethernet
USB: 2x USB 2.0 (1x re-clocked, 1x non-reclocked), 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: 1TB SSD with Vibration and EMI treatment
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 – 8x Internal Linear Power Supply.
Power Consumption: 20W when idle, 35W peak

Physical

Dimensions:
Main: 90 x 420 x 350mm (H x W x D)
Power: 110 x 420 x 350 (H x W x D)

Weight:
Main: 8.2kg
Power: 13.4kg

In the box:
Innuos Statement Music Server
Mains Cable
2x 0.3m umbilical interconnect
2m Ethernet Cable
Quick Start Guide