Hi all,
innous just released their new flagship model.
Further details in the YouTube link:
innous just released their new flagship model.
Further details in the YouTube link:
Innous 3 stack flagship Nazare (flow + net + server)
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Indeed, nothing "humble" about it...It's NAZARE, but pricewise finally probably in the "Big Boys" category like Taiko, Pink Faun, Antipodes...
However, the naturalness of sound, even for a YT video, was off the charts and listening to Nuno explaining the design goals for it and how they tackled everything was enlightening, to say the least.
Colour me impressed...
I will listen to it on Saturday in MunichIndeed, nothing "humble" about it...
However, the naturalness of sound, even for a YT video, was off the charts and listening to Nuno explaining the design goals for it and how they tackled everything was enlightening, to say the least.
Colour me impressed...
What I really like is that Innuos left the dumb name STATEMENT and went for NAZARE, one location with the biggest waves in the world. Bravo
What would be interesting is if they implement an XDMI interface so they can plug into the Horizon like Taiko do
Looks impressive.
Saying that, the growing trend among audio equipment manufacturers to split single devices into multiple components concerns me. I worry that all these separate boxes might eventually leave no space for audiophiles to sit in the room.
Saying that, the growing trend among audio equipment manufacturers to split single devices into multiple components concerns me. I worry that all these separate boxes might eventually leave no space for audiophiles to sit in the room.
- Output – The Nazaré Flow is a dedicated high-performance output stage designed to complement the Nazaré streamer, while remaining fully compatible with any USB audio source. It features a high-precision USB reclocker with synchronized clock connections to internal boards, ensuring accurate signal timing. The Flow also includes on-board I2S output conversion and supports dedicated output modules for proprietary DAC interfaces like MSB ProISL. All components are powered by the latest generation Nazaré PSU architecture, which provides separate, low-noise power rails for the clocks, reclocker, and output boards
Yes the Nazare streamer uses an USB output to NazareFLOW that have the type of output you need i2S, USB, ProISL as a module.
I suppose you could just use the USB on the streamer directly to a DAC and dont use FLOW.
Keeping an eye on this for sure, potentially to upgrade my Auralic Aries G2.2 down the road a bit.
I'm torn on the multi-box trend with a lot of newer high-end audio. Part of me thinks it really is the best way to achieve absolute top performance. Everything is isolated and separated for lowest noise, and each box can focus on one specialty function to get best results. Makes total sense. I also like that we can buy in stages and sort of upgrade our existing product without changing to a whole different component. That's very welcome imho.
The other (more cynical) part me says it feels like lazy design work, where the more challenging assignment would involve getting everything into one box without compromise. Then there's the inevitable "cash grab" theory where they know affluent customers will buy two or three boxes instead of one, so why not offer those at a higher overall cost?
I am not focusing this at Innuos specifically, more so the industry in general. Regardless, I am very interested in reading up on this new offering once it starts shipping.
I'm torn on the multi-box trend with a lot of newer high-end audio. Part of me thinks it really is the best way to achieve absolute top performance. Everything is isolated and separated for lowest noise, and each box can focus on one specialty function to get best results. Makes total sense. I also like that we can buy in stages and sort of upgrade our existing product without changing to a whole different component. That's very welcome imho.
The other (more cynical) part me says it feels like lazy design work, where the more challenging assignment would involve getting everything into one box without compromise. Then there's the inevitable "cash grab" theory where they know affluent customers will buy two or three boxes instead of one, so why not offer those at a higher overall cost?
I am not focusing this at Innuos specifically, more so the industry in general. Regardless, I am very interested in reading up on this new offering once it starts shipping.
Yes, the SQ with Nazare was quite good, but they told me the Nazare is 40k and both the Net and Flow are 16k.
That should be possible, the FLOW is much like PhoenixUSB but you get to choose what type of output module to use USB, I2S, Pro ISL, SPDIF.
Some indication on prices from Munich.
Server €40k
NET €16k
FLOW €16k
A friend of mine, when confronted with the high prices of certain high-end gear, used to say: "Yeah, it's first on my list, if I win the lottery..."
With the Nazare I bet he'd say: "Yeah, it's first on my list if I win the lottery...three times in a row..."
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