£2,699

ZEN Mk3

The ZEN Mk3 provides another leap in sound quality compared to the ZENmini with its integrated dual-linear PSU, isolated dual-ethernet ports and asymmetrical anti-vibration feet. The ZEN Mk3 represents new value for money in digital audio performance.

Innuos ZEN MK3

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

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 new 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.

Specifications

AUDIO OUTPUTS
Digital OutputUSB 2.0 supporting USB Audio Class 2, DoP, Native DSD and MQA
Dedicated Ethernet Streamer Port
CONNECTIVITY
Ethernet2 x rear panel RJ45 – Bridged Gigabit Ethernet
USB1x USB 2.0 (DAC), 1x USB 3.0 (Backup)
FORMATS
AUDIO OUTPUTS
Digital OutputUSB 2.0 supporting USB Audio Class 2, DoP, Native DSD and MQA Dedicated Ethernet Streamer Port
CONNECTIVITY
Ethernet2 x rear panel RJ45 – Bridged Gigabit Ethernet
USB1x USB 2.0 (DAC), 1x USB 3.0 (Backup)
FORMATS
CD FormatsRed Book
Disc CompatibilityCD, CD-R, CD-RW
Audio format for stored CDsFLAC (zero compression), WAV
Audio Formats Supported for streaming and playingWAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, MQA (with supported DACs)
SAMPLE RATES
Sample Rates44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4KHz. 192kHz, 352.8KHz, 384KHz , up to DSD128 via DoP, Native DSD on selected DACs
Bit Depths16bit, 24bit, 32bit
USER CONTROL INTERFACES
Web InterfaceWeb Browsers from iOS, Android (4.0 and up) or up-to-date Windows and OS X browsers
MobileApp for iPhone/iPad, Android and Windows 10
HARDWARE
CD/DVD driveTEAC Slot-loading drive
Hard Drive8TB WD Red HDD
CPUIntel Quad Core N4200
Memory8GB DDR3 Low-Voltage RAM (4GB Dedicated for RAM Playback)
STREAMING AND CD STORAGE
UPnP/DLNAIntegrated UPnP Server
Streaming ServicesQobuz, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Internet Radio
Roon CompatibilityRoon Core and Roon Bridge
Average CD Storage Time5 minutes
CD MetadataFreeDB, MusicBrainz, Discogs, GD3
Compatible Music SystemsSonos 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
NetworkInternet 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 Supply230V AC / 115V AC - Internal Dual-Linear Power Supply
Power Consumption12W when idle, 15W peak
PHYSICAL
Dimensions70 x 420 x 320 mm (H x W x D)
Weight9 Kg
In the boxInnuos ZEN Mk3 8TB Music Server Mains Cable 2m Ethernet Cable Getting Started leaflet