Innuos Nazare Music Streamer

Innuos Nazaré

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The Innuos Nazaré is the new flagship music streamer and server, designed to deliver digital audio reproduction that captures the emotion and presence of a live performance. Inspired by the legendary Nazaré Canyon—home to the world’s most powerful waves—the Nazaré embodies power, scale, and refinement, redefining what it means to truly listen at home.

Every note, silence, and breath is unveiled with exceptional clarity and depth. With its breakthrough architecture, advanced processing, and innovative power supply design, the Innuos Nazaré music server offers unmatched micro-dynamics, pitch-black backgrounds, and precision timing—while preserving the natural warmth and soul of the music.

Exceptional Performance for Discerning Audiophiles

From the intimacy of a solo vocal to the energy of a full orchestra, the Innuos Nazaré streamer creates an immersive, emotionally engaging experience. Engineered to be both a standalone high-end music server and the centerpiece of a complete Nazaré system, it sets a new benchmark in digital audio innovation.

Processing Power for Digital Audio Excellence

• Custom PreciseAudio mainboard, optimized exclusively for audio
• Dedicated PreciseUSB and PreciseNET boards, directly connected to the CPU for low-latency signal flow
• 10 performance cores for advanced AudioCore processing
• Up to 16TB of internal SSD storage, perfect for large, high-resolution music libraries

Revolutionary Power Supply Design

Developed in collaboration with Dr. Sean Jacobs, the Nazaré introduces a GaN-ARC8 power supply architecture with groundbreaking GaN-based active rectification and 376,000µF capacitance per module.

• Advanced DC4 regulation modules with foil resistors
• Upgraded NGaN+ regulator with high-performance filtering
• Premium multifilar toroidal transformers, Lundahl inductors, and precision cabling for clean, stable power delivery

NazaréFLOW: Precision Output Stage

The NazaréFLOW output stage ensures flawless audio transmission across any system:

• High-precision USB reclocker with synchronized clocking
• On-board I²S conversion for compatibility with advanced DACs
• Dedicated output modules, including MSB ProISL support
• Independent low-noise power rails for clocks, reclocker, and outputs

NazaréNET: Audiophile Network Performance

The NazaréNET network switch brings uncompromised digital connectivity:

• Next-generation architecture with SFP+ fibre and RJ45 options
• Isolated power rails for clocks and boards
• Matching chassis powered by Nazaré’s PSU design for consistent system synergy

High-Performance Chassis Engineering

The Nazaré features a newly designed full aluminium chassis with SmartStack vibration dampening, developed with TONEO. Key highlights include:

• Asymmetric fascia and cover to dissipate standing waves
• IsoAcoustics-tuned isolation feet for mechanical decoupling
• Internal dampening applied to transformers, inductors, capacitors, and regulators

The Innuos Nazaré Series

Each component of the Nazaré lineup—the Nazaré streamer/server, NazaréFLOW output stage, and NazaréNET network switch—is designed to function independently within existing high-end systems. Combined, they deliver a seamless three-piece digital audio solution that maximizes performance from any DAC, providing ultimate realism and immersion for the most demanding audiophiles.

Why Choose the Innuos Nazaré?

• Flagship digital audio design with groundbreaking processing and power supply architecture
• Unmatched sound quality that blends speed, precision, warmth, and emotion
• Scalable system: use as a standalone streamer/server or pair with FLOW and NET for ultimate performance
• Engineered for audiophiles who demand the best in digital music playback

Innuos Nazaré: A New Benchmark in Digital Music

With its uncompromising engineering and visionary design, the Innuos Nazaré music streamer and server delivers a listening experience that is as moving as a live performance. Combining innovation in processing, power, networking, and mechanical design, the Nazaré is more than a product—it is a statement in high-end digital audio.

Innuos Nazare Specification:

• File Formats
  • FLAC – Lossless compression, widely preferred for its balance of quality and file size.
  • WAV – Uncompressed and high-quality, but takes up a lot of storage.
  • AIFF – Similar to WAV, also uncompressed.
  • ALAC – Apple’s lossless format, often used by audiophiles in the Apple ecosystem.
  • DSF – High-quality DSD (Direct Stream Digital) files, often used for SACD rips.
  • DFF – Another DSD format, but typically less compatible than DSF.
  • AAC – Compressed format, typically used in streaming or portable devices.
  • MP3 – Highly compressed, lowest quality, but universally compatible.
• MQA Supported – A high-res streaming format used by Tidal Masters. Audiophiles often seek this for its high-resolution sound when paired with supported devices.
• Sample Rates
  • PCM: Up to 32bit/768KHz – Extremely high-resolution audio, important for purists and those with high-end equipment.
  • DSD: Up to DSD256 via DoP, up to DSD512 via Native DSD – For audiophiles into high-res formats, especially for SACD-quality rips.
  • 24bit/192KHz max output on SPDIF – The standard for high-res audio on most digital systems.
• Streaming Sources
  • Qobuz – Known for high-resolution streaming and audiophile-grade content.
  • TIDAL – High-res and MQA support, especially popular for its Tidal Masters catalog.
  • HighResAudio – Specializes in high-resolution streaming.
  • IDAGIO – Classical-focused high-res streaming.
  • Spotify Connect – Lower resolution but highly convenient and widely used.
  • TIDAL Connect – Allows TIDAL streaming integration with supported devices.
  • Qobuz Connect – Similar to TIDAL Connect, for Qobuz users.
  • Deezer – Some high-res streaming but less popular for audiophiles.
  • Internet Radio & Podcasts – Many audiophiles enjoy curated radio stations, like Radio Paradise FLAC.
• Connectivity
  • USB (for DACs, Imports, Backups, USB Drive playback) – A must-have for digital audiophiles; supports a wide range of DACs and devices.
  • 2 x USB 3.2 – For connecting multiple devices like external drives or USB DACs.
  • 1 x PreciseUSB – Likely a specialized USB port for better sound quality with supported DACs.
• Local Music Files
  • Internal M2 NVMe SSD – Fast and efficient storage, essential for audiophiles who keep large, high-res libraries.
  • NAS Drives/Servers – For audiophiles with a large collection stored on a home server or network drive.
  • USB Drives – Convenient for portable music storage but typically slower and less reliable than other options.
• CD Ripping
  • External USB Optical Drive + SSD storage – Convenient for ripping CDs directly to a high-quality format (FLAC or WAV).
  • Metadata Sources: Discogs, FreeDB, GD3, Musicbrainz – Essential for accurate and comprehensive metadata when ripping.
  • Ripping format options: FLAC or WAV – Both lossless formats with FLAC being the preferred choice for size vs. quality.
• Control Software & Integrations
  • Innuos Sense App (iPadOS/iOS/Android/Amazon Fire) – A convenient control app for audiophiles to manage music libraries and settings.
  • Any web browser via my.innuos.com or IP address – Access via any web browser is critical for flexibility.
  • Optional:
    • Roon (Core and Endpoint modes supported) – A premium software suite for audiophiles who demand the highest quality in music organization and playback.
    • HQPlayer (NAA Endpoint mode only) – For audiophiles who want high-quality digital signal processing.
    • AssetUPnP (UPnP Server mode only) – For networked playback, typically for users with high-end networked systems.
• Network
  • 1 x PreciseNET Gigabit Ethernet – Reliable, high-speed wired connection is crucial for stable streaming of high-res audio.
• Power
  • 230V AC / 115V AC – Important for compatibility with various regions and high-power audio equipment.
• Dimensions
  • 450mm x 420mm x 186mm (W x D x H) – Important for users considering space or setup needs, especially in dedicated audio rooms.
• Other
  • 1 x Storage Expansion Bay (1 x M2 NVMe SSD) – For expanding storage capacity for your growing music library.
  • 1 x HDMI (service only) – Likely not a priority for most audiophiles, as it's more for maintenance.
  • 1 x AC Power Inlet – Standard feature for all high-end audio devices.
  • 1 x 4mm Chassis Ground Port – For grounding, ensuring minimal interference in the audio signal path.