ZENith Mk3 Music Server By Innuos

Pushing popular Innuos ZENith Mk2 even further, the advanced Mk3 includes a Triple-Linear PSU with Mundorf CAPS and a custom-treated SSD. Ideal for audiophiles who want a smoother, more relaxed, and more refined sound with a wider soundstage.

• New Custom Motherboard with reduced EMI
• Dual Ethernet Ports for LAN and Streamer with dedicated isolation transformers
• Innovative Triple-Linear Power Supply with ultra-low noise regulators and premium Mundorf Capacitors
• 8GB RAM with 4GB In-Memory playback
• Asymmetrical isolation feet inspired by the ZENith SE
• Ultra-low Noise USB Audio Output
• SSD Storage with newly improved vibration and EMI treatment
• New Generation Quad-core Intel CPU
• Medical-Grade Mains Filter

Powered by innuOS

The company’s proprietary operating system, innuOS allows complete Music Library management using a tablet or smartphone.

Triple-Linear Power Supply

Inspired by the high-end power supply engineering of the SE, the ZENith Mk3 benefits from new premium Mundorf capacitors with ultra-low noise regulators and a medical-grade mains filter to provide even greater audio clarity.

Custom Motherboard

Our own custom-made Innuos motherboard is completely reworked for optimized audio performance. Sources of EMI have been removed and internal clocks optimized, 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 and EMI Treatment

New asymmetrical isolation feet derived from our ZENith SE plus added treatment to the chassis help to combat harmful vibration that affects a clean audio signal, with even greater treatment now applied to the SSD.

In-Memory Playback

With 4GB dedicated memory, the ZENith loads music directly to memory for playback so that it doesn’t need to engage the SSD during playback, improving sound quality.

Awards

5-Star Review from Head-Fi.org

“my experience with the Innuos Zenith MK3 has been revelatory.”
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/innuos-zenith-mk3.23624

6Moons.com

“the functionality of the Innuos ZENith Mk3 shines as brightly as does its sonic performance. Its comprehensive noise suppression kept the usual digital gremlins at bay and created a firm foundation for tonal evenness, fluidity, spatial grandeur and wide dynamic contrasts which resulted in an experience which many seasoned aficionados would associate with costly boutique gear not a glorified PC. It’s the overall balance of virtues where the ZENith Mk3 truly excels. Not only does it seamlessly connect audiophile sonics to mainstream needs, it’s priced attractively for what it does and how it goes about it. If I didn’t already own the fidata, I’d ask for the invoice.”
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/innuos/

Hi-Fi Choice Gives the Recommend Award to ZENith Mk3

“The price may be high, but it delivers an outstanding performance that will inspire confidence…”
https://www.hifichoice.com/content/innuos-zenith-mk3

Audiophilia Star Component Award

“What I was hearing was a pure, unencumbered digital signal. This mighty task can be heard to its greatest degree in servers and DACs by legendary Brits, dCS. And, for about fifty grand.”
https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2020/7/24/kershawinnuoszenithMK3

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 , 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: App for iPhone/iPad, Android and Windows 10

HARDWARE
CD/DVD drive: TEAC Slot-loading drive
Hard Drive: 1TB SSD with Vibration and EMI treatment
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, Radio Paradise, Internet Radio
Roon Compatibility: Roon Core and Roon Endpoint
Average CD Storage Time: 5 minutes

• CD Metadata:
  • FreeDB, MusicBrainz, Discogs, GD3
  • Sonos Multi-room Wireless Music System
  • DLNA/UPnP compatible devices

• Compatible Music Systems:
  • 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 (USB Connection Only): iPeng 9 (iOS), OrangeSqueeze (Android), Squeeze Control (Windows 10)

POWER
Mains Supply: 230V AC / 115V AC – Internal Triple-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
  • Innuos ZENith Mk3 1TB Music Server
• In the box:
  • Mains Cable
  • 2m Ethernet Cable
  • Getting Started leaflet