Innuos Zen NG

Feature Highlights of the Zen NG:

• Cutting-edge Gallium Nitride regulated NGaN RECAP2 PSU
• The new PreciseAudio custom mainboard
• Sense 3 with real-time kernel 
• AudioCore technology
• Selected industrial-grade low noise DDR4 RAM 
• Dedicated, direct-attached, ultra-low noise SSD for the Operating System

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.

Drawing upon the finest trickled-down elements of STATEMENT NG whilst bringing several innovations, the new ZEN NG and ZENith NG extend the existing ZEN series with new higher-end NG versions, offering a dramatic step forward in performance and versatility, complementing the successful Mk3 generation.

“The new ZEN NG and ZENith NG introduce our new electronics and software platform with innovations such as the PreciseAudio mainboard, NGaN regulation module and Sense 3. These are the result of almost 3 years of intense Research and Development, offering the most dramatic step forward in sound realism and versatility we've ever done in 3 generations of ZEN Music Servers. Come and have a listen, I'm confident you'll find them a revelation” - Nuno Vitorino, Co-founder and R&D Director.

The PreciseAudio mainboard is extensively customized and tuned for low processor latency and minimizing operating power noise. It’s powered by the new Innuos NGaN regulation module, significantly reducing power supply impedance and heat inside the case while maintaining an ultra-low level of power noise. Both are the result of almost 3 years of Research and Development.

Other features include the new Expandable Storage Management System (XSM) supporting up to 16TB of seamless internal storage and upgradeable Digital Output Modules such as the PhoenixUSB Lite. Both ZEN NG and ZENith NG are enclosed in a high-precision 10mm thick CNC-machined aluminium chassis, bead-blasted and anodised in either silver or black.

The ZEN NG features an improved NGaN-regulated RECAP2 Power Supply, a processor with 4 physical + 4 virtual cores paired with 16GB of low-noise industrial- grade DDR4 RAM and a 3D TLC SSD for Sense 3. Recommended retail price for ZEN NG starts from $12,000.

Why Innuos?

Aside from the amazing products, what I like about Innuos is they don't rush a product to market, and they follow their own path of innovation. They are also good people who really support their dealers and products well. Their products are super easy to install into your home network and audio system. Once set up, rarely is there ever an issue with streaming your music collection (unless of course the internet, or your home network goes down). 

FAQ

Q: If I order a Zenith NG without the storage, does that preclude it from ever being used as a server?

A: If you order the Zenith NG without storage, as long as no storage is added, it cannot store music nor act as a server. However, whether you’re going to use pre-installed storage or storage you install later it will react the same way.  As long as the unit has storage installed it will operate as a server or Roon Core.  

Q: Can the DDC and the Phoenix Lite boards be installed at the same time?

A: No, one can only choose either the DDC board with the additional digital outputs, or the PhoenixUSB Lite.

The Tweek Geek Advantage

When you buy an Innuos Zenith NG streamer from Tweek Geek, you not only get the support of Innuos and their expertise, you get my 14 years experience with music streaming, and the Tweek Geek level of service as well.

The New Sense 3

To explore the most out of the new platform, Innuos has developed Sense 3, the next generation of innuOS. Sense 3 will be based on a custom Real-time OS Kernel for ultra-low latency and includes AudioCore technology to ensure audio-related processes are run without interruptions, resulting in audible improvements in sound.

Sense 3 will further add TIDAL Connect, new music library and playlist management tools, support for external USB optical drives with drive-head alignment for accurate ripping, and UI improvements.