Innuos

Stream3 Music Streamer / Server

Price range: £5,400 through £12,100

The bigger brother to the Stream1, the Innuos Stream3 is a dedicated music streamer and audio server, replacing both the Pulse and ZenMini ranges. It can be fitted with different DAC and digital output boards, and configured with up to 16TB of storage. Whether you are interested in a high-performance streamer, a server, or both, the Stream3 has blown us away so far in the store.

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Innuos Stream3 Music Streamer / Server

STREAM3 is Innuos’ new top-performance Hi-Fi music streamer and server, designed for those who demand reference-grade performance. Whether you pair it with a world-class DAC or prefer an elegant all-in-one solution, STREAM3 is the ultimate foundation for your high-fidelity journey. 

Our top-performance music streamer – also fully capable as a server with optional storage and CD ripping via external USB optical drive – is the defining element of your system. It delivers an uncompromised, pristine signal, meticulously timed and free of sonic artifacts, allowing your DAC to perform at its absolute best, revealing the full depth, texture, and emotion of every note. And for those who embrace simplicity, its intuitive, streamlined architecture provides effortless access to your entire music library. 

Equipped with state-of-the-art clocking, ultra-low noise power architecture, 10mm thick CNC-machined bead-blasted and anodized aluminium premium chassis, and further enhanced by our in-house developed software, this streamer takes complete control over your digital audio. 

Introducing an expansive modular design, STREAM3 is built for those who, in the pursuit of perfect sound, are willing to move to a level of advanced versatile and flexible architecture.  

Choose the optimised Digital Output Module that best suits your needs and take your streaming quality to a new level

STREAM3 is more than just a streamer; it’s a portal to a world where music transcends the physical realm. A private concert in your home, where every note weaves a personal narrative and the artist’s soul resonates with yours.  

Bond with your music on a deeper level with STREAM 3. 

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Key Features

ARC6-CX LPSU

Hear the difference of high-end power architecture with the integrated ARC6-CX module designed in collaboration with Dr Sean Jacobs, combining 132,000uF Mundorf capacitance, active rectification and CX power regulation onto a single module to greatly reduce impedance and supply ultra-clean power to the system, sourced from a large 300VA toroidal transformer and medical-grade AC filtering to further reduce noise.

Premium Chassis

Housed in 10-mm thick, CNC-machined Aluminium, the STREAM3 chassis provides comprehensive vibration dampening and shielding in an elegant design. The inclusion of a 4mm grounding port allows for even further possibility in noise reduction, revealing even greater levels of detail. 

Optional PhoenixDAC

Turn the STREAM3 into a truly high-end fully integrated streamer with the inclusion of the PhoenixDAC module, adding a direct XLR & RCA analogue output from a premium internal digital-to-analogue conversion stage powered independently by its own accompanying power supply, exclusively designed in partnership with Dr Sean Jacobs.

Storage

Add M2 NMVe SSD storage and create a home to maximize all your digital files and enjoy even more library management features in Sense app with the full scope of a music server. Choose from 2TB, 4TB or 8TB of factory pre-fitted storage – or simply add your own instead.

Powerful Performance

Enjoy a smooth and responsive system thanks to the new Stream series mainboard, using 13th Gen Intel Quad-Core processing and 8GB of industrial-grade DDR5 RAM for a fast yet efficient platform that exceeds 200% faster processing than its predecessor. Hear the benefits of a low-latency system with the OS carried on a dedicated TLC power-loss protected SSD, featuring Real-Time Kernel technology trickled down from the ZEN Next-Gen series.  

Connectivity

STREAM3 is ready for the latest changes in connectivity, equipped with USB-C for the latest high-speed USB drives, DACs, or for charging smart devices. Still want to rip CDs to the internal storage? Add your own USB Optical Drive and begin ripping in seconds through using intuitive customised ripping engine. Connect to super-fast network speeds through the new 2.5gb Ethernet ports, with a bridged ‘Streamer’ output to connect another network device to. 

PerformanceDAC Board

  • Latest AKM DAC chip and high-grade TCXO clocks 
  • Support PCM up to 32bit/768KHz and Native DSD 
  • Independent power supplies for digital and analogue stages 
  • High-Quality Gold-plated RCA Connectors 

PhoenixDAC Board

  • Dual Mono AKM DAC Chips with OCXO Clock plus FemtoClocks for Audio 
  • Support PCM up to 32bit/768KHz and Native DSD 
  • Independent Power Supply for Digital and Analogue Stages 
  • High-Quality Gold-plated RCA and XLR Connectors 
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SPDIF Board

  • Provide a superior SPDIF Coaxial, Optical and AES outputs for your DAC 
  • Supports PCM up to 24bit/192KHz 
  • Optimised power supply for ultra-low noise 
  • High-Quality Gold-plated Connectors

PhoenixUSB Board

  • Regenerated and Reclocked USB signal to your Class 2 USB DAC, greatly increasing sound quality 
  • High-precision 3ppb 24MHz OCXO clock for greatly improved timing and signal integrity 
  • Ultra-low noise LT3045 linear regulators for each independent voltage, no switching regulators on main USB chip 
  • Provides a pristine 5V line for the USB connection on your DACe USB
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PhoenixI2S Board

  • Bypass conversion stages with a direct connection straight to your DAC chip 
  • 3ppb 24Mhz main clock, with two premium FemtoClocks 
  • HDMI connector with 8 pin-configurations
  • Ensure maximum audio resolution compatibility up to DSD1024 

Specifications

File Formats

WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, DSF, DFF
MQA Supported

Sample Rates

PCM: Up to 32bit/768KHz
DSD: Up to DSD256 via DoP, up to DSD512 via Native DSD

(24bit/192KHz maximum output on SPDIF & BaseDAC modules)

Connectivity

USB (DACs, Imports, Backups, USB Drive playback)
3 x USB 3.2
1 x USB-C

Network
2 x 2.5gb Ethernet, Bridged (wired only)

Other
1 x Digital Output Module Bay
1 x Storage Expansion Bay (1 x M2 nVME SSD)
1 x HDMI (service only)
1 x Chassis grounding port (4mm)
1 x AC Power Inlet

Streaming Sources

Streaming Services*
Qobuz
TIDAL
Deezer
HighResAudio
IDAGIO
Spotify Connect
TIDAL Connect
Qobuz Connect
Internet Radio & Podcasts
Radio Paradise FLAC and Interactive services

Local Music Files
Internal M2 NVMe SSD
NAS Drives/Servers
USB Drives**

*Premium subscription required
**’Folder View’ only, full library integration unavailable

CD Ripping

Available via external USB Optical Drive + installed SSD storage

Metadata Sources: Discogs, FreeDB, GD3, Musicbrainz

Ripping format options: FLAC or WAV

Control Software & Integrations

Innuos Sense App for iPadOS/iOS v16.6 (or later)
Innuos Sense App for Android 7 (or later)
Innuos Sense App for Amazon Fire OS 7 (or later)
Any web browser via my.innuos.com or IP address.

Optional:
Roon (Core and Endpoint modes supported)
HQPlayer (NAA Endpoint mode only)
AssetUPnP (Server mode only)

Power

230V AC / 115V AC

 

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions: 420mm x 330mm x 85mm (W x D x H)

Contents

Innuos Stream3

AC Power Cable (2.0m)
Ethernet Cable (2.0m)
Quick Start Guide