⦿ 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
⦿ Ultra-low Noise USB Audio Output
⦿ Medical-Grade Mains Filter
⦿ New Generation Quad-core Intel CPU
⦿ Can be used as Roon Core (Optional)
EUR €
| 1TB HDD | € 2 999 |
| 2TB HDD | € 3 099 |
| 4TB HDD | € 3 299 |
GBP £
| 1TB HDD | £ 2 699 |
| 2TB HDD | £ 2 799 |
| 4TB HDD | £ 2 999 |
USD $
| 1TB HDD | $ 3 649 |
| 2TB HDD | $ 3 799 |
| 4TB HDD | $ 4 049 |
CAD $
| 1TB HDD | $ 4 849 |
| 2TB HDD | $ 5 049 |
| 4TB HDD | $ 5 349 |
Controlled via the Innuos Sense App
Sense delivers optimal music playback with the following features:
Main Features
Dual-Linear Power Supply
The ZEN 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.
Custom Motherboard
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
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 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
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.
MQA Core Decoding
ZEN supports MQA Core Software Decoding, which means you can playback MQA audio files, delivering the sound of the original master recording. MQA Core software decoding is provided free of charge and enables streaming and playback of MQA files up to 24bit/96 kHz for non-MQA DACs and up to 24bit/384 kHz for MQA Renderer/Decoder DACs. ZEN can also passthrough MQA files to MQA Full Decoder DACs.
Sense Operating System 2.3 or higher is required for MQA Core Decoding.
Visit our MQA page for more information.
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, 768KHz, DSD64, DSD128, Native DSD up to DSD512 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 | Innuos Sense App for iPhone/iPad, Android and Kindle Fire |
HARDWARE
| CD/DVD drive | TEAC Slot-loading drive |
| Hard Drive | 1TB, 2TB or 4TB 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, Tidal, HighResAudio, Deezer, 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 |
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 | Innuos Sense App |
POWER
| Mains Supply | 230V AC / 115V AC – Internal Dual-Linear Power Supply |
| Power Consumption | 12W when idle, 15W peak |
PHYSICAL
| Dimensions | 420mm x 340mm x 83mm (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 9 Kg |
| In the box | Innuos ZEN Mk3 Music Server |
| Mains Cable | |
| 2m Ethernet Cable | |
| Quick Start Guide |
Awards
HiFi Einsnull
HiFi IFAs
Fair Audio
Awards
HiFi Einsnull
HiFi IFAs
Fair Audio
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.``
The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel
Complimentary 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
Frank Hakopians, Fair Audio
ZEN Mk3 awarded Best of HiFi Einsnull 2019
HiFi Einsnull
``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.
Philipp Schneckenburger, HiFi Vision
A short film about the Innuos ZEN MK3
``A custom motherboard (not off-the-shelf); a dual linear power supply from one Dr. Sean Jacobs; three asymmetrically aligned feet tuned to the resonant frequency of the chassis to combat microphonics — these are the core ingredients of the ZEN MK3 from Innuos, the middle unit in the Portuguese company’s current crop of server/streamers``
John Darko, Darko Audio
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.
Bernd Weber, HiFi-IFAs
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.
Philipp Schneckenburger
HiFi Einsnull
INNUOS Zen Mk.3 Music Server – EVALUATED!
``The Innuos Zen MK.3 music server offers class-leading performance and some outstanding features. But most importantly, its sound quality is just superb!``
Howard Milstein, The Sound Advocate
