Innuos ZENith NEXT GEN Streamer

The ZENith Next-Gen builds on the foundation of the ZEN series with advanced upgrades in both hardware and power delivery, designed to extract every nuance from your music library. Featuring Innuos’ PreciseAudio mainboard, next-generation NGaN regulation, and AudioCore technology, it delivers exceptional digital precision with ultra-low noise operation.

Key enhancements include the ARC6 NGaN Power Supply, derived from the award-winning STATEMENT Next-Gen, featuring active rectification, a 300VA audio-grade transformer, and over 130,000uF of Mundorf capacitors. This robust design ensures instantaneous current delivery and superior transient response.

Powered by an embedded Intel Core i7 with eight performance cores, the ZENith separates audio processing through AudioCore for improved system responsiveness and clarity. A dedicated industrial-grade pSLC SSD for the operating system, mounted directly to the mainboard, minimizes EMI and further enhances sound purity.

The result is extraordinary realism and texture, subtle details emerge effortlessly, revealing the true presence and emotion in every performance.

ZENith Next-Gen isn’t just a streamer—it’s a revelation in digital playback.

Innuos ARC6 NGaN PSU
Combining the trickled-down version of the ARC6 Active Rectification board with a 300VA Audio Grade Transformer, high-performance choke and over 130000uF of Mundorf capacitors with the cutting-edge Gallium Nitride Innuos NGaN Regulation stage results in a marked improvement in sound transparency and realism compared to the ZEN Next-Gen.

Innuos PreciseAudio Mainboard
An all-new custom server-grade mainboard, ultra-tuned for low processor latency, power noise and EMI emissions; further improved by enhanced power regulators and solid capacitors.

High Performance, Low Power
New generation of Intel Core i7 with 8 physical cores for enhanced Innuos AudioCore performance, providing separate cores dedicated only to audio processes. Supported with 16GB of industrial-grade low-noise DDR4 RAM allowing to cache more databases and files for a speedy response.

Modular Architecture
You can configure the ZENith Next-Gen as a Music Server/Streamer, Server-only or Streamer-only easily. Choose to have no internal drives, or up to a maximum of 16TB SSD storage. Leverage the ZENith Next-Gen as a premium streamer through an optional Digital Audio Output slot for different modules such as PhoenixUSB, PhoenixI2S, or SPDIF boards.

pSLC OS SSD
Superior industrial-grade pSLC SSD for the OS for even lower operating noise, independently powered and with power-loss protection for extra resiliency and durability.

Innuos XSM
High Performance Expandable Storage Management System (XSM) allows a single pool of storage from multiple drives. The ZENith Next-Gen supports an internal, high performance NVMe PCIe drive up to 8TB with an additional externally accessible M.2 NVMe slot for up to 8TB for a total 16TB of seamless storage. Intelligent management and data protection provided through Sense.

Premium Chassis
Newly-designed 10mm thick CNC-machined bead-blasted and anodized aluminium chassis, containing new vibration-dampened toroidal platform and with Chassis Ground port connection.

Sense 3
Unique benefits for the ZEN Next-Gen and ZENith Next-Gen through Sense 3, including new Real-Time Kernel, lowering latency even further for the core Operating System, AudioCore for audio process to run in dedicated physical cores, Expandable Storage Management interface, and new CD-ripping via external USB drives with drive-head alignment for accurate ripping.

• Audio Outputs
  • 3 × USB 3.2 Gen2 (Up to 32bit/768kHz PCM, DSD256 via DoP, DSD512 via Native DSD)
  • Optional Digital Output Modules:
    • SPDIF Board: 1 × AES, 1 × Coaxial, 1 × Optical (Up to 24bit/192kHz PCM)
    • PhoenixUSB Lite Board: 1 × Reclocked USB 2.0 Output (Up to 32bit/768kHz PCM, DSD256 via DoP, DSD512 via Native DSD)
    • PhoenixI2S Lite Board: HDMI connector with 8 pin-configurations (Up to 32bit/768kHz PCM, Native DSD up to DSD1024)
• Connectivity
  • 2 × LAN RJ45 Bridged Gigabit Ethernet (LAN, Aux)
  • 3 × USB 3.2 Gen2 (Backup/Import, Aux, DAC)
  • 1 × Chassis Ground 4mm ‘Speaker plug’ port
• Formats
  • Ripping: External USB-connected CD ripper required
  • CD Formats: Red Book
  • Disc Compatibility: CD, CD-R, CD-RW
  • CD Ripper Formats: FLAC (compression level 0), WAV
  • Playback Audio Formats: WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, MQA
• Sample Rates
  • 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 768kHz
  • DSD over PCM (DoP) up to DSD256
  • Native DSD up to DSD512 (on selected DACs)
  • Bit Depths: 16bit, 24bit, 32bit
• User Control Interfaces
  • Web Interface: Modern Web Browsers from iOS, Android, Windows, and OS X
  • Mobile: Innuos Sense App for iOS/Android/Kindle Fire
• Hardware
  • Storage:
    • 3D TLC SSD for OS
    • Optional 1 × PCIe NVMe SSD – 2TB / 4TB / 8TB (Factory fitted)
    • Optional 1 × M.2 NVMe SSD (User or factory fitted)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 (4 Physical Cores + 4 Virtual Cores)
  • Memory: 16GB DDR4 Industrial-Grade RAM
• Streaming and CD Storage
  • UPnP/DLNA: AssetUPnP
  • Streaming Services: Qobuz, Tidal, Deezer, HighResAudio, Internet Radio
  • 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
    • Selected USB DACs supporting Native DSD
• Requirements
  • Network: Internet connection required for metadata lookup, streaming services, and software updates
  • Network Access: Ethernet
  • Note: Premium subscription required for streaming services such as Qobuz, Tidal, etc.
• Power
  • Mains Supply: 230V AC / 115V AC (Switchable)
• Physical
  • Dimensions: 420mm × 365mm × 105mm (W × D × H)
  • Weight: 12.7 kg
  • In the Box:
    • Innuos ZENith Next-Gen
    • Mains Cable
    • 2m Ethernet Cable
    • Quick Start Guide