Innuos Next-Gen NET Network Switch

Innuos Next-Gen NET Network Switch is a high-end audiophile network switch designed to complement Innuos ZEN Next-Gen and ZENith Next-Gen music servers. It brings a dedicated network foundation to systems where streaming quality, low noise and stable signal delivery are important parts of the listening experience.

Next-Gen NET takes inspiration from the flagship NazaréNET and adapts key ideas for the Next-Gen system platform. It is built around the latest generation WaveNET board with custom firmware, SFP fibre connectivity and ultra-low-noise operation for high-performance digital audio systems.

The switch provides 4 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports and 1 SFP single-mode fibre port with a high-end Finisar SFP module. This allows both standard copper Ethernet and fibre network connections, giving the system builder flexibility when planning the network path for a serious streaming setup.

Power supply design is a central part of the Next-Gen NET. Innuos uses ARC6 power rectification, a 300VA transformer and 4 independent CX-regulated power rails for critical network sections. This approach is designed to lower electrical noise and provide a more stable operating environment for the network board and clocking circuitry.

The chassis is designed to keep sensitive components stable and undisturbed, while the internal architecture focuses on reducing the unwanted noise that can travel through the network into the digital audio system.

Next-Gen NET is especially suitable for customers using ZEN Next-Gen, ZENith Next-Gen or other serious music servers and streamers. It can also be used as a high-quality network switch in a broader digital front end built around external DACs, streamers and network audio components.

For best results, the Innuos Next-Gen NET can be combined with a dedicated music server, high-quality network cables, fibre connection where appropriate and a carefully matched DAC, amplifier and loudspeaker system.

Hi-Fi Market is an authorised Innuos dealer in Estonia. Contact us or visit our showroom in Tabasalu near Tallinn to discuss how the Innuos Next-Gen NET can be integrated into your streaming-based hi-fi system.