£9,000

ZEN NG

The new ZEN NG is a revelation in both sound, performance and flexibility. Come and experience it at a dealer near you.

The digital source has become a known sight on Hi-Fi systems for its convenience. Almost all the music can now be accessible at the touch of a button. But playing sound is one thing and playing music is another. To get the true essence of the recording, your digital signal must be as pristine and well-timed as possible so your DAC can play at its best. Feed it with a noisy signal and that will just be amplified along the chain.

A pristine digital signal requires a dedicated digital source, with meticulous detail starting from the ultra-low noise power supplies, through the custom processor boards and all the way to specific software development minimizing power noise during operation.

The ZEN NG is the first model within the ZEN Series to include both new and trickled-down NG technology developments: our new cutting-edge Gallium Nitride regulated NGaN RECAP2 PSU, the new PreciseAudio custom mainboard, Sense 3 with real-time kernel together with AudioCore technology, selected industrial-grade low noise DDR4 RAM and a dedicated, direct-attached, ultra-low noise SSD for the Operating System to name just a few. Connect the ZEN NG to your DAC and be amazed at the difference.

A new modular approach for storage and audio connectivity options creates a hugely versatile device; use just as a streamer with no on-board storage at all or as a music server with Sense or Roon Core with up to 16TB of seamless storage, whilst maximizing sonic output through your choice of optimal Digital Output Module – all housed in a new premium 10mm CNC-machined aluminium chassis. And if that's not enough, we have designed the ZEN NG to be upgradeable to a ZENith NG at any time.

The new ZEN NG is a revelation in both sound, performance and flexibility. Come and experience it at a dealer near you.

*Available in Q3

Specifications

AUDIO OUTPUTS
Digital OutputUSB (Up to 32bit/768KHz, Up to DSD256 via DoP, Up to DSD512 via Native DSD) 1 x Digital Output Module: PhoenixUSB, PhoenixI2S, AES/Coaxial/Optical SPDIF (Sold Separately) Auxiliary Ethernet Port for Streamer or NAS
CONNECTIVITY
Ethernet2 x LAN RJ45 Bridged Gigabit Ethernet (LAN, Aux)
USB3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Backup/Import, Aux, DAC)
Chassis Ground4mm ‘Speaker plug’ port
FORMATS
RippingExternal USB-connected CD ripper required
CD FormatsRed Book
Disc CompatibilityCD, CD-R, CD-RW
CD Ripper FormatsFLAC (compression level 0), WAV
Playback Audio FormatsWAC, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, MQA
SAMPLE RATES
Sample Rates44.1kHz, 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 Depths16bit, 24bit, 32bit
USER CONTROL INTERFACES
Web InterfaceModern Web Browsers from iOS, Android, Windows and OS X
MobileInnuos Sense App for iOS/Android/Kindle Fire
HARDWARE
Storage3D TLC SSD for OS
[Optional] 1 x PCIe NVMe SSD – 2TB / 4TB / 8TB (Factory fitted)
[Optional] 1 x m.2 NVMe SSD (User or factory fitted)
ProcessorIntel Core i3: 4 x Physical Cores + 4 x Virtual Cores
Memory16GB DDR4 Industrial-Grade RAM
STREAMING AND CD STORAGE
UPnP/DLNAAssetUPnP
Streaming ServicesQobuz, Tidal, Deezer, HighResAudio, Internet Radio
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 Selected USB DACs supporting Native DSD
NetworkInternet connection required for metadata lookup, streaming services and software updates. Network access via Ethernet Premium subscription required for streaming services such as Qobuz, Tidal etc. POWER
POWERMains Supply 230V AC / 115V AC (Switchable)