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Julian Shapiro
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Nazaré

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An excellent review of a great product
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3/1/2022
An excellent review of a great product
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3/1/2022

Manufacturer details

  • File Formats: WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, DSF, DFF
  • Sample Rates: PCM up to 32bit/768KHz, DSD up to DSD256 via DoP, up to DSD512 via Native DSD
  • Storage: Up to 16TB SSD
  • Connectivity: 2x USB 3.2, 1x PreciseUSB, 1x PreciseNET Gigabit Ethernet
  • Dimensions: 450mm x 420mm x 186mm (W x D x H)
Nazaré is the new flagship music streamer and server from Innuos. A breakthrough in digital audio that brings the soul of a live performance into your living room. Inspired by the awe-inspiring Nazaré Canyon, home to the world's most powerful waves, this system redefines what it means to truly listen. Every note, every breath, every silence, revealed with extraordinary clarity and depth.
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Brand highlights

Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:

  • They emphasize a holistic approach to digital audio, demonstrated by their custom motherboards, focus on vibration control, and design of linear power supplies.
  • Innuos products feature a USB output that incorporates a PhoenixUSB reclocker, designed to lower the noise floor and improve sonic precision when paired with a DAC.
  • They customize their operating system, innuOS, to optimize performance, including selecting components and actively removing EMI sources.

Pulse Mini

  • Positioning: The entry-level network music player in the Innuos lineup.
  • Description: Offers a compact design with a custom-designed motherboard and Intel quad-core processor, making it a great starting point for those new to HiFi streaming. It supports high-resolution audio up to 32bit/768kHz and DSD512, similar to the Zen Mini, but at a more accessible price point, making it ideal for small rooms or budget-conscious users.

Pulse

  • Positioning: The mid-tier option in the Pulse series, offering enhanced performance over the Pulse Mini.
  • Description: Features a custom RECAP2 LPSU power supply, providing improved sound quality with high-grade components like Mundorf capacitors. It includes upgraded digital outputs and 8GB RAM, offering better connectivity and performance than the Pulse Mini.

Zen Next-Gen

  • Positioning: A versatile music server and streamer in the Zen series, offering modular storage and connectivity options.
  • Description: Features a Gallium Nitride regulated power supply and a custom PreciseAudio mainboard, providing a pristine digital signal for enhanced audio performance. It offers modular architecture for storage and output, allowing customization beyond the capabilities of the Pulse series.

Zenith Next-Gen

  • Positioning: A premium music server and streamer, offering advanced features over the Zen Next-Gen.
  • Description: Includes an ARC6 NGaN Power Supply and a Core i7 processor, providing superior power and processing for high-end audio performance. It features a pSLC SSD for lower operating noise, offering a more refined sound than the Zen Next-Gen.

Statement

  • Positioning: The flagship music server and streamer, representing the pinnacle of Innuos' offerings.
  • Description: Features a groundbreaking Next-Gen Power Supply with 8 independent power rails and custom-designed components for unmatched audio precision. It surpasses the Zenith Next-Gen with its dedicated power supplies and re-clocking capabilities.
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$30,001-$40,000
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Brand Popularity
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Products Listed
10
Founding Year
2009

Our take on the brand

Innuos is a Portuguese hifi brand that handcrafts digital audio components with advanced power supply designs and custom-built components, including their signature PhoenixUSB Reclocker for improved USB signal quality. Their proprietary InnuOS operating system and Sense 2.0 music app are praised for delivering more natural sound than Roon, while offering unique features like Assisted CD Ripping and rule-based music import engines.

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Aurender is a hifi brand focused on digital music servers that offers unique storage configurations with user-installable drives up to 16TB, particularly beneficial for audiophiles who prefer streaming services. Their servers feature specialized components like Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators for AES/EBU output and dual-mono DACs with analog R2R stepped-attenuator volume controls, which minimize noise and jitter for superior sound quality.
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Our take on the brand

Aurender is a hifi brand focused on digital music servers that offers unique storage configurations with user-installable drives up to 16TB, particularly beneficial for audiophiles who prefer streaming services. Their servers feature specialized components like Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators for AES/EBU output and dual-mono DACs with analog R2R stepped-attenuator volume controls, which minimize noise and jitter for superior sound quality.
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