The ZEN series of music servers/streamers is our most awarded product line. From our standard Mk3 to our new Next Generation models, there is a wide range of options to choose from with increasing levels of realism and modularity.
All models can work as a Network Attached Storage (NAS) with buttonless automated CD ripping, Central Music Library Management system with multi-zone and UPnP server support, and a unifying Streamer for locally stored music, online radio and Hi-Fi music services like Qobuz, TIDAL, Deezer or HighResAudio – all controlled by our Sense app,
or the choice of Roon Core operation.
Each ZEN series product offers successive increases in performance and sound quality. This is achieved through continuous improvements to power supply architecture, chassis construction, and sophisticated bespoke firmware to match the increasing quality of electronic components and their implementation designs.
The ZEN Series models were designed to enhance music playback by optimising three key areas:
Minimising Power Noise
Reducing Vibration
Optimising Firmware
Each of these areas is increasingly built up throughout the range:
ZENmini
EMI-optimised custom motherboard
Optional External Linear Power Supply
ZEN
Dual-Linear PSU with Nichicon CapacitorS and Medical-Grade mains filtering
Asymmetric isolation feet and vibration-dampened chassis
Independent Floating Optical and HDD platforms
Isolated Ethernet Ports
ZENith
Triple-Linear PSU with Mundorf Capacitors and medical-grade mains filtering
Optimised Enterprise-Grade SSD with vibration and EMI treatment
ZEN Next-Gen
New RECAP2 NGaN Power Supply
New PrecisionAudio mainboard
Intel Core i3 Embedded with 4 Physical Cores + 4 Virtual Cores
16GB of Industrial-Grade DDR4 RAM
3D TLC Industrial-Grade SSD module for OS
XMS Storage Management with up to 16TB seamless storage
Upgradeable Digital Output Modules
10mm CNC-machined, bead-blasted and anodised chassis
ZENith Next-Gen
New ARC6 NGaN Power Supply with Active Rectification for low impedance
132000uF Mundorf Capacitor Bank and High Performance Choke
300VA Audio Grade Transformer
Intel Core i7 Embedded with 8 Physical Cores
Independently powered pSLC Industrial-Grade SSD module for the lowest noise operation
Controlled via Innuos Sense App
Innuos software allows complete Music Library management using a tablet or smartphone.
Unique benefits for the new ZEN Next-Gen and ZENith Next-Gen models through Sense 3, including new custom Real-Time Kernel, lowering latency even further for the whole Operating System; AudioCore for audio processes allocated to dedicated physical cores and new CD-ripping via external USB drives with drive-head alignment for accurate ripping.
