Innuos ZEN Mk3
The ZEN Mk3 provides another leap in 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.
⦿ New Custom Motherboard with reduced EMI
⦿ Dual Ethernet Ports for LAN and Streamer with dedicated isolation transformers
⦿ Dual-Linear Power Supply with ultra-low noise regulators and Nichicon MUSE Capacitors
⦿ 8GB RAM with 4GB In-Memory playback
⦿ Asymmetrical isolation feet inspired by the ZENith SE
⦿ Ultra-low Noise USB Audio Output
⦿ Medical-Grade Mains Filter
⦿ New Generation Quad-core Intel CPU
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Dual-Linear Power Supply
The ZEN ensures a cleaner digital signal by reducing power noise via 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.
Custom Motherboard
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Our own custom-made Innuos motherboard 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
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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
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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.
In-Memory Playback
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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.
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Specifications
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 |
POWER
| Mains Supply | 230V AC / 115V AC – Internal Dual-Linear Power Supply |
| Power Consumption | 12W when idle, 15W peak |
CONNECTIVITY
| Ethernet | 2 x rear panel RJ45 – Bridged Gigabit Ethernet |
| USB | 1x USB 2.0 (DAC), 1x USB 3.0 (Backup) |
AUDIO OUTPUTS
| Digital Output | USB 2.0 supporting USB Audio Class 2, DoP, Native DSD and MQA |
| Dedicated Ethernet Streamer Port |
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 |
PHYSICAL
| Dimensions | 420mm x 340mm x 83mm (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 9 Kg |
| In the box | Innuos ZEN Mk3 1TB Music Server |
| Mains Cable | |
| 2m Ethernet Cable | |
| Getting Started leaflet |
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) |
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) |
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) |
