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.
OVERVIEW
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.
FEATURES
- New Custom Motherboard with reduced EMI
- Dual Ethernet Ports for LAN and Streamer with dedicated isolation transformers
- Dual-Linear Power Supply with ultra-low noise regulators and Nichicon MUSE Capacitors
- 8GB RAM with 4GB In-Memory playback
- Asymmetrical isolation feet inspired by the ZENith SE
- Ultra-low Noise USB Audio Output
- Medical-Grade Mains Filter
- New Generation Quad-core Intel CPU
SPECIFICATIONS
- Digital Output: USB 2.0 supporting USB Audio Class 2, DoP, Native DSD and MQA, Dedicated Ethernet Streamer Port
- Ethernet: 2 x rear panel RJ45 – Bridged Gigabit Ethernet
- USB: 1x USB 2.0 (DAC), 1x USB 3.0 (Backup)
- 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: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4KHz. 192kHz, 352.8KHz, 384KHz , up to DSD128 via DoP, Native DSD on selected DACs
- Bit Depths: 16bit, 24bit, 32bit
- 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
- CD/DVD drive: TEAC Slot-loading drive
- Hard Drive: 1TB WD Red HDD
- CPU: Intel Quad Core N4200
- Memory: 8GB DDR3 Low-Voltage RAM (4GB Dedicated for RAM Playback)
- 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
- Compatible Music Systems: Sonos 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
- 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)
- Mains Supply: 230V AC / 115V AC – Internal Dual-Linear Power Supply
- Power Consumption: 12W when idle, 15W peak
- Dimensions: 420mm x 340mm x 83mm (W x D x H)
- Weight: 9 Kg
