Innuos ZEN Mini MK3 S Audio Server

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From £1,799.00 including VAT

The Innuos ZEN mini MK3 S Audio Server can rip and store your CD collection and connect to your Hi-Fi system to give you a high-quality digital source as a dedicated audio server. The MK3 contains upgraded connectivity and innuOS firmware and SSD for improved performance.

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Description

The Innuos ZEN Mini MK3 S Audio Server is a gateway server with all the full benefits of innuOS, offering wide connectivity options and an upgrade path through the add-on LPSU for better sound quality. Ideal for simple integration into multi-room systems or for those taking the first step to a dedicated music server and streamer.

Benefitting from a lightning-quick Solid-State Drive (SSD) and 8GB of low-latency RAM for rapid system performance and swift responsiveness, protected by a power-loss protection circuit so that no music library data is lost in the event of sudden power cuts.

SSD options include 1TB, 2TB or 4TB capacities. SSD & RAM upgrades are available for owners of the HDD-based ZEN Mini Mk3.

Controlled via Innuos Sense App

Managing your music should never get in the way of listening to your music – it should complement the experience. The Innuos Sense app is a powerful music management tool that works the way you do โ€“ it is made to help you manage, organize and play your music and navigate streaming services with ease.

Sense is available as a free download and tightly integrates with high-end online music services and our in-house developed innuOS Operating System to deliver optimal music playback.

Looking for a tidy solution for all your CDs and the files laying around on the computer? Need an easy way to stream and listen to all your favourite music? Now thereโ€™s a simple way to store, manage and play all of it: the ZEN Mini MK3 S.

Convenient Design

With its compact footprint, low-power efficiency, quiet operation and range of connectivity, the ZENmini is a convenient and discreet music server for all your Digital Audio needs โ€“ from CD ripping and purchased downloads to streaming services and internet radio.

Hi-Fi Engineering

The Innuos ZEN Mini MK3 Audio Server offers more than just casual usage. Floating optical and storage drives paired with a custom motherboard and premium components offer greater performance than conventional computers.

Perfect CD Player replacement

Featuring additional Optical and Coaxial digital outputs as well as a high-resolution 24bit/192kHz Digital to Analog Converter (DAC). You can connect to all your favourite devices, such as Soundbars, AV Receivers or Integrated Amplifiers, the easy way.

Powerful Performer

Using our own exclusive innuOS operating system, our servers are configured and optimised from the ground up for the perfect balance of performance and simplicity. Control your library from the comfort of your tablet or smartphone โ€“ no computer required.

Superbly Solid State

The ZEN Mini MK3 S brings all the benefits of an SSD, including quieter operation and no moving parts to the venerable ZENmini mk3, whilst also increasing system RAM from 4GB to 8GB, achieving even greater performance from an already established, award-winning music server and streamer. The ZENmini S may be one of the best value HiFi sources available anywhere.

MQA Core Decoding

ZENmini supports MQA Core Software Decoding, to playback MQA audio files, delivering the sound of the original master recording. MQA Core software decoding is provided free of charge and enables streaming and playback of MQA files up to 24bit/96kHz. Innuos ZEN Mini can also passthrough MQA files to MQA Full Decoder DACs.

Technical Specifications

  • Digital Output: USB 2.0 supporting DoP, Native DSD and MQA, Coaxial S/PDIF, Optical S/PDIF, Dedicated Ethernet Streamer Port
  • Analogue Output: RCA Analogue
  • Ethernet: 2 x rear panel RJ45 โ€“ Bridged Gigabit Ethernet
  • USB: 4x USB 3.0
  • 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 on supported DACs
  • CD/DVD drive: TEAC Slot-loading drive
  • Storage: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB SSD
  • Streaming Services: Qobuz, Tidal, HighResAudio, Deezer, Radio Paradise, Internet Radio
  • Dimensions: 215mm x 245mm x 75mm (W x D x H)
  • Weight: 4.5 Kg
Additional Information

AUDIO OUTPUTS

 

Digital Output   

USB 2.0 supporting USB Audio Class 2, DoP, Native DSD and MQA    

Coaxial S/PDIF up to 24bit/192KHz           

Optical S/PDIF up to 24bit/96KHz             

Analogue Output            

RCA Analogue up to 24bit/192KHz           

CONNECTIVITY

 

Ethernet

2 x rear panel RJ45 โ€“ Bridged Gigabit Ethernet   

USB

2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0   

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 on supported DACs            

SAMPLE RATES

 

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            

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 WD Red HDD            

CPU

Intel Quad Core N4200 

Memory

8GB DDR3           

STREAMING AND CD STORAGE

 

UPnP/DLNA      

Integrated UPnP Server               

Streaming Services         

Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Internet Radio    

Roon Compatibility         

Roon Core and Roon Bridge       

Average CD Storage Time            

5 minutes           

CD Metadata    

FreeDB, MusicBrainz, Discogs, GD3, Gracenote 

Compatible Music Systems         

Sonos Multi-room Wireless Music System

DLNA/UPnP compatible streamers         

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   

POWER

 

Mains Supply    

Low ripple Power Adapter, 12V 5A, CEC Level V efficiency           

Power Consumption     

10W when idle, 15W peak           

PHYSICAL

 

Dimensions

70 x 220 x 220 mm (H x W x D)   

Weight

4 Kg       

In the box          

Innuos ZENmini Mk3 1TB Music Server  

AC/DC Power Adapter  

Mains Cable      

2m Ethernet Cable         

Getting Started leaflet

 

Shipping and Returns
Your Delivery

Orders received before 1:00 pmย will be despatched the same day and can be delivered for the next working day (except bank holidays). For your convenience, you can choose multiple shipping options on the checkout page. We will also email with your tracking and dispatch information.

30-Day Returns Policy

HiFix is committed to selling quality products, which we hope you will love; we do understand, however, that there may be a time when you need to exchange or return something you have bought. We really do hope you are pleased with your purchase, but should you wish to return anything you have bought from us, we will be happy to refund or exchange a product within 30 days.

Manufacturer Warranty Information

Innuos products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if something does go wrong with the product we are here to help. From your date of purchase your product is warranted against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of 12 months on all products.

This guarantee applies to all Innuos Products including Digital to Analogue Converters ans Audio Servers. Providing you with peace of mind and the assurance of premium Quality.

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