INNUOS - Stream 3 - Music Streamer / Server
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ℹ Product Information
Bond with your music on a deeper level
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.
Innuos’ 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 anodised 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 optimized 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.
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 maximise 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.
OPTIONAL OUTPUT MODULES
The STREAM3 comes with a range of optional output modules, allowing you to choose the one that best suits your system requirements, and to ensure the very best audio performance from that specialised output choice. It also gives you scope to change this module as your needs may change when connecting to your choice of DAC, amplifier, active speakers, or more.
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
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 DAC
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
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
Innuos Sense App
Sense, in-house developed, delivers optimal music playback with features like:
- Seamless and automatic ripping of CDs on INNUOS music servers or via external drive
- Navigating streaming services like Qobuz, Tidal, Deezer, HighResAudio or IDAGIO with ease. Qobuz Connect, TIDAL connect and MAX resolution supported, with more streaming services to come.
- Easy creation of playlists or fast integrated searches from multiple streaming services and music stored locally or on one of more NAS
- Internet radio, dedicated Podcast section, Smart-Q, Presets
Innuos
Innuos meticulously crafts extraordinary hi-fi experiences, blending the finest European expertise with premium materials. Close collaboration and high-quality components come in from partners in the UK, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and USA.
Circuit boards are designed and built in-house. Mainboard is highly customised, allowing low-level control. Custom-designed, premium fascia and chassis are also tailored for higher performance.
Each product is then expertly handcrafted at our Faro headquarters in the Algarve, where artisanal craftsmanship meets uncompromising attention to detail in our temperature and humidity-controlled ESD production lab. The result? A sonic experience that transcends expectation—pure, immersive, and deeply moving
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)
- 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
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
- 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)