Music Servers

ZEN MK3 Music Server-Streamer

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$3,649.00

The ZEN MK3 provides another leap into 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.

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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. 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. 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. 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. Now with twice the memory of the Zen Mk2, the 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.

Audio Outputs

Digital Output:
→ USB 2.0 supporting USB Audio Class 2, DoP, Native DSD and MQA
→ Dedicated Ethernet Streamer Port

Connectivity

Ethernet: 2 x rear panel RJ45 - Bridged Gigabit Ethernet
USB: 1x USB 2.0 (DAC), 1x USB 3.0 (Backup)

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, MP3, MQA, (with supported DACs)

Sample Rates

Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, up to DSD128 vua 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 Low-Voltage RAM (4GB Dedicated for RAM Playback)

Streaming and CD Storage

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

Requirements

Network:
→ Internet connection to access album metadata 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)