Innuos Stream 1 Music Streamer /Server

Description

STREAM1 in different configurations to meet your needs thanks to modular storage and output options, able to flexibly fill both music streamer and server duties. Enjoy it as a fully-loaded music player, streaming transport, a storage server or a combination of them all – the choice is yours.

Whether you’re a seasoned audiophile with a meticulously curated system or a listener seeking a simple but elegant solution, this music source promises to be the driving force behind your audio experience.

At Innuos, we craft both hardware and software in-house, fine-tuning every detail for unmatched synergy. From precision clocking to advanced noise reduction through power supply architecture and customized firmware, every detail is engineered to allow you to reconnect with your music

Designed to grow with you, STREAM1 isn’t just an introduction to Hi-Fi streaming — it’s the foundation of an evolving system. With upgrade paths and modular design, it offers an accessible yet powerful step into superior audio performance. Build your ideal STREAM1 solution with options including:

– LPS1 power supply upgrade
– Optional output modules: StandardDAC Board, PerformanceDAC Board, SPDIF Board, or PhoenixUSB Board
– 2TB or 4TB of pre-fitted M2 nVME storage – or install your own
– Optional Remote Control: exclusive to the STREAM Series, it delivers immediate, tactile control and instant access to favourite music via numbered presets pre-configured through the Sense App.

Whether you already own a DAC or prefer a fully connected streamer, exclusively stream, or wish to build a library of all your local files, this product is designed to be the digital heart of your system. Flexible but uncompromising in sound quality, STREAM1 is a gateway to rediscovering your music collection.

CX Power

Enjoy superior sound quality thanks to the CX Regulator designed in collaboration with Dr Sean Jacobs. Independent and low-noise power is supplied directly to the Output Module stage, ensuring a clear, rich and precise audio signal. Power the overall system with the included medical-grade filtered SMPS, or upgrade with the dedicated LPS1.

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 or 4TB of factory pre-fitted storage – or simply add your own instead.

LPS1

Take the sound quality of STREAM1 significantly further with the partnering LPS1, a perfectly matched linear power supply with a 150VA toroidal transformer and premium Mundorf capacitors for even greater clarity in sound. Leverage a second Nichicon-regulated DC output to power accessories such as external DACs and network switches.

Compact Design

Small but mighty, the STREAM1 makes no compromises on features despite its compact, half-width design. Enjoy the full scope of all Sense has to offer in a small footprint design, with 10mm CNC-machined Aluminium front fascia and a continuous design with LPS1, whether stacked or placed side-by-side.

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

STREAM1 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 STREAM1 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 specialized 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.

Standard DAC Board
Add RCA analogue output, plus optical and coaxial SPDIF outputs
Supports PCM up to 24bit/192KHz

Performance DAC Board
Latest AKM DAC chip and high-quality TCXO clocks
Support PCM up to 32bit/768KHz, Native DSD up to DSD512
Independent power supplies for digital and analogue stages
High-Quality Gold-plated RCA Connectors

Phoenix USB 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

Sense is a powerful and elegant control app by Innuos that offers ultimate music management: Enhance your music experience.
The Sense control app, developed exclusively by Innuos, is designed to revolutionize the way you manage and enjoy your digital music collection. Designed specifically for our high-quality Hi-Fi audio servers and streamers that seamlessly brings hardware and software together, Sense provides effortless control over your music collection whether exploring your favourite streaming service, creating playlists or ripping CDs.

Together with our in-house developed Operating System, Innuos app represents a perfect symbiosis between software and hardware, delivering the best sound quality and user experience possible. Our holistic approach to creating the most precise and pure audio signal applies not only to hardware but also to software through system-wide optimisation at every level while still providing a premium user experience.

Innuos Sense app is available on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire devices, also accessible through any web browser.

User-Friendly Interface
Clean, fast, and intuitive design for easy navigation of your entire music library in one place, allowing you to immerse yourself in what matters most: your music.

Comprehensive Music Library Management
A unifying library brings together all your music no matter the source, intelligently combining streaming service favourites with your local and network-stored files into one intuitive library further enhanced with smart tools for file imports, library backups, and metadata editing of stored files.

Streaming Service Integration
Full library integration with popular streaming services like Qobuz and TIDAL with further support for TIDAL Connect and access to Deezer, HighResAudio, and Idagio streaming services.

Effortlessly blend your local music library and streaming services to explore related artists and discographies.

Use filters, searches, smart mixes and sorting tools to explore your library.

High-Performance Playback
A heavily customised player engine and unique ultra-low-latency design to ensure superior sound quality, with High-Resolution capability for Native DSD and PCM up to 32/768khz through compatible DACs.

Innuos Multiroom Grouping
Experience seamless, high-fidelity audio throughout your home with effortless control over multiple Innuos devices. Create a perfectly synchronized multiroom audio ecosystem by linking Innuos Endpoints to your main Innuos Standalone server, delivering rich, immersive sound in every room.

Unlock even more possibilities with our exclusive SenseUPnP feature, allowing you to stream audio directly to your existing UPnP devices through the elegant and intuitive Sense app.

Need even greater flexibility? Use your Innuos music server as a NAS or UPnP library, integrating as music library to other multiroom systems such Sonos.

Personalization & Playlists
Customize the Sense home screen with widgets for newly added music, recently played tracks, favorite playlists, and internet radio presets. Grow your collection of saved favourites for quick access through filters and smart mixes.

Create and manage multi-source playlists that can be exported to a USB drive to play through another Innuos device or elsewhere such as car stereo (local files only).

Powerful Smart Search
An intelligent search engine that works across your entire library, from track titles to radio stations, playlists to genres – you can even use multiple terms such as adding year of release to refine your search.

In-House Development
Exclusively designed in-house by a multi-talented development team, Sense is a bespoke and ever evolving operating system with proprietary firmware, supported by years of regular free updates for ongoing enhancement.

Internet Radio and Podcasts
Get Internet Radio with easy preset creation and access to high-quality FLAC streams including Radio Paradise and more. Podcast facility to explore and follow all your favorite stations.

Upgrade your STREAM1
Want to improve the sound quality? Add the dedicated LPS1 and receive a bundle discount.

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 & StandardDAC 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 DC 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 (UPnP Server mode only)

Power

19v DC Input, external Switch-Mode Power Supply (Optional LPS1 upgrade available)

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions: 240mm x 200mm x 80mm (W x D x H)

Weight: 2.4 Kg

Contents

Innuos Stream 1
Switch Mode Power Supply
AC Power Cable (2.0m)
Ethernet Cable (2.0m)
Quick Start Guide