A revelation in sound, performance, and flexibility
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: our 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. Come and experience it at a dealer near you.
INNUOS ZEN Next-Gen
AUDIO OUTPUTS
Digital Output - 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2
(Up to 32bit/768KHz, Up to DSD256 via DoP, Up to DSD512 via Native DSD)
Optional Digital Output Modules - SPDIF Board
Adds 1 x AES, 1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical
(Up to 24bit/192KHz PCM)
PhoenixUSB Lite Board
Adds 1 x Reclocked USB 2.0 Output
(Up to 32bit/768KHz PCM, Up to DSD256 via DoP, Up to DSD512 via Native DSD)
PhoenixI2S Lite Board
(Up to 32bit/768KHz PCM, Full DSD support up to Native DSD1024)CONNECTIVITY
2 x LAN RJ45 Bridged Gigabit Ethernet (LAN, Aux)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Backup/Import, Aux, DAC)
Chassis Ground - 4mm ‘Speaker plug’ portFORMATS
Ripping - External USB-connected CD ripper required
CD Formats - Red Book
Disc Compatibility - CD, CD-R, CD-RW
CD Ripper Formats - FLAC (compression level 0), WAV
Playback Audio Formats - WAC, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, MQASAMPLE 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, 32bitUSER CONTROL INTERFACES
Web Interface - Modern Web Browsers from iOS, Android, Windows and OS X
Mobile - Innuos Sense App for iOS/Android/Kindle FireHARDWARE
Storage - 3D TLC SSD for OS
[Optional] 1 x PCIe NVMe SSD – 2TB / 4TB / 8TB (Factory fitted)
[Optional] 1 x m.2 NVMe SSD (User or factory fitted)
Processor - Intel Core i3: 4 x Physical Cores + 4 x Virtual Cores
Memory - 16GB DDR4 Industrial-Grade RAMSTREAMING AND CD STORAGE
UPnP/DLNA - AssetUPnP
Streaming Services Qobuz, Tidal, Deezer, HighResAudio, Internet Radio
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
Selected USB DACs supporting Native DSDREQUIREMENTS
Network - Internet connection required for metadata lookup, streaming services and software updates.
Network access via Ethernet
Premium subscription required for streaming services such as Qobuz, Tidal etc.POWER
Mains Supply - 230V AC / 115V AC (Switchable)PHYSICAL
Dimensions - 420mm x 365mm x 105mm (W x D x H)
Weight - 12,7 kg
In the box - Innuos ZEN Next-Gen
Mains Cable
2m Ethernet Cable
Quick Start Guide