Innuos Pulsar

The Pulsar was the top of the Pulse Series — Innuos's dedicated streaming platform for listeners who want audiophile-grade network playback without onboard storage. Streaming-only, done properly. This unit is 9/10 condition, purchased from an authorized dealer, and now available at a significant discount from retail.

The Power Supply

Innuos treats the power supply as the foundation of everything else, and the Pulsar reflects that. A 300VA toroidal transformer feeds the co-designed ARC6 linear supply, which uses active MOSFET rectification instead of conventional diodes. Behind that sits 132,000uF of Mundorf capacitors. Three independent regulated rails isolate the mainboard, the output module, and the SSD from each other. The result is that digital noise from one section simply cannot reach another — not filtered, genuinely isolated.

The Platform

The custom quad-core mainboard was built specifically for Innuos, with EMI sources systematically removed and clock speeds, memory access patterns, and latency all tuned for audio. The OS runs on an SLC SSD — lower noise and more durable than the TLC flash used in most computing applications. These are the kinds of decisions that don't show up in a spec sheet but accumulate into a presentation that sounds different from computers running music playback software.

Connectivity

Four USB 3.0 outputs on the base unit, with the PhoenixUSB Lite reclocked output included on this unit. Add-on boards for I2S via HDMI or SPDIF coaxial/optical/AES are available separately. Operates in Standalone mode via the Innuos Sense app — Qobuz, TIDAL, Deezer, internet radio, NAS libraries — or as a Roon, HQ Player, or Innuos server Endpoint.

Press Recognition

The Innuos Pulsar was reviewed by Hi-Fi+, Hifi News, and AudioStream. Hi-Fi+'s Jason Kennedy called it a major step forward in the Pulse line and among the finest dedicated streaming platforms at its price point. Measurements and listening evaluations consistently confirmed the power supply engineering translates directly to audible improvement.

Specifications

• Type: Network music player, streaming-only
• Power supply: ARC6 linear, 300VA toroidal transformer, active MOSFET rectification
• Capacitance: 132,000uF Mundorf
• Power rails: Three independent regulated rails
• Mainboard: Custom quad-core, purpose-built for Innuos
• Storage: SLC SSD for OS
• USB outputs: 4x USB 3.0 plus PhoenixUSB Lite reclocked output
• Network: Gigabit Ethernet
• Chassis: 12mm aerospace aluminum
• Condition: 9/10
• Free shipping, no sales tax

Buy from an authorized Innuos dealer. Want to compare the Pulsar against the current Innuos lineup, or talk through whether it pairs well with your DAC? Reach out.