PULSEmini

Getting the most enjoyment out of your favorite music is now within reach with the PULSEmini. Whether you’re just getting started exploring HiFi quality audio, or you’re looking for the convenience of expanding your existing HiFi setup to include streaming in new locations, PULSEmini is the perfect place to start.

PULSEmini has the power and reliability to run innuOS Operating System specifically configured for optimal music playback.

HARDWARE
What’s inside PULSEmini is what makes your music sound so much better.

⦿ Custom-designed motherboard with an Intel quad-core processor
⦿ Compact design with quiet, fanless operation
⦿ Includes both analog and digital outputs (RCA, USB, Optical and Coaxial SPDIF)
⦿ Industrial-Grade SSD module specifically for the Operating System with power-loss protection
⦿ Low-Density Parity Check ECC engine and Global Wear-Levelling technologies
⦿ 4GB of highly reliable Industrial-Grade RAM

PASSION FOR MUSIC

At Innuos, we make music playback quality our priority. The PULSEmini may be our entry-level network music player, but how it sounds makes clear you’re listening to something special. With output resolutions up to 32bit/768kHz and DSD512, PULSEmini delivers music quality that’s unexpected in its class.

If you’re putting a PULSEmini in your living space, it should look as good as it sounds. Following on the design of our acclaimed ZEN Series, the PULSEmini features a chassis with a front panel bead-blasted and anodized from the best grade aluminum for a perfect finish.

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FLEXIBILITY
Each PULSE series Network Music Player has two modes – these modes give you the flexibility to configure your network music player to work the way you want it to. Your music, played your way.

In Standalone mode, you can use the Innuos Sense app to play streaming services, Internet Radio and music stored on a NAS, to a multitude of audio systems. In this mode, the PULSEmini becomes the center of your audio system, enabling you also to use the Sense app with other streaming devices on your network.

In Endpoint Mode, PULSEmini connects to a main music server, be it an Innuos Music Server, HQ Player or any Logitech Media Server based server. The PULSEmini will then show as a zone on the respective music server app and you can use your preferred app to browse and play music through the PULSEmini.

TEAM PLAYER
PULSEmini is an incredibly capable music streamer that plays well with others; like others in the PULSE series, it’s perfect for playing music stored on other devices thanks to its flexibility and easy streaming from a NAS drive, music server or music streaming services seamlessly.

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Convenient Design

With its compact footprint, low-power efficiency, quiet operation and range of connectivity, the PULSEmini is a convenient and discreet music streamer for all your music from an Innuos music server, HiFi streaming services and internet radio.

02.

Hi-Fi Engineering

The PULSEmini offers more than just casual usage – the innuOS Operating System, paired with a custom motherboard and premium components offer far greater musical performance than using a computer for streaming.

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Connectivity Made Easy

PULSEmini outputs PCM up to 32bit/768kHz as well as up to DSD512 via USB to compatible DACs. It features coaxial and optical SPDIF outputs capable of up to 24bit/192kHz.

Don’t have a DAC yet? No problem. PULSEmini has its own integrated DAC. This means you can now connect directly to all your favorite devices such as Soundbars, AV Receivers or Integrated Amplifiers the easy way using RCA analog connections.

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Powerful Performer

Using our own exclusive innuOS operating system, our network music players and servers are configured and optimized from the ground up for the perfect balance of performance and simplicity. Control your library from the comfort of your tablet or smartphone – no computer required.

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MQA Core Decoding

PULSEmini supports MQA Core Software Decoding, which means you can playback MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording. MQA Core software decoding is provided free of charge and enables streaming and playback of MQA files up to 24bit/96 kHz for non-MQA DACs and up to 24bit/384 kHz for MQA Renderer/Decoder DACs. PULSEmini can also passthrough MQA files to MQA Full Decoder DACs.

InnuOS Operating System 2.3 or higher is required for MQA Core Decoding.

Visit our MQA page for more information.

Specifications

AUDIO OUTPUTS

Digital Output Coaxial SPDIF (Up to 24bit/192KHz PCM)

Optical SPDIF (Up to 24bit/192KHz PCM)

USB (Up to 32bit/768KHz, Up to DSD256 via DoP, Up to DSD512 via Native DSD)

Internal DAC    TI PCM5102 supporting 24bit/192KHz PCM

Analogue Output                       RCA Analog

CONNECTIVITY

Ethernet            2 x rear panel RJ45 – Bridged Gigabit Ethernet

USB                     4x USB 3.0

FORMATS

Audio Formats Supported for streaming and playing             WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, MQA (with supported DACs)

ENDPOINT MODE

Connects to Innuos Music Servers, Logitech Media Server based Servers or HQPlayer Serv

USER CONTROL INTERFACES

Web Interface Modern Web Browsers from iOS, Android, Windows and Mac OS X

Mobile Interface                         Innuos Sense App (iOS/Android/Kindle Fire)

HARDWARE

CPU                    Intel Quad Core N4200

Memory            4GB DDR3 Low-Voltage RAM (2GB Dedicated for RAM Playback)

Storage              None (SSD only for operating system)

STREAMING AND DAC SUPPORT

UPnP/DLNA     Controls selected UPnP streamers as endpoints via Sense

Streaming Services                     Qobuz, Tidal, Radio Paradise, Internet Radio

USB DAC Support                       USB DACs complying to USB Audio Class 2

USB DACs supporting DSD over DoP protocol

Selected USB DACs supporting Native DSD

REQUIREMENTS

Network           Internet connection to access Internet Radio, Streaming Services and software updates

Network router with at least one available ethernet port

Premium subscription required for some streaming services such as Spotify, Qobuz and Tidal

POWER

Mains Supply  Low ripple Power Adapter, 230/115V, 12V 5A, CEC Level V efficiency

Power Consumption (Idle)      6W

Power Consumption (Peak)

Standalone Mode

13.7W

PHYSICAL

Dimensions      227mm x 160mm x 74mm (W x D x H)

Weight               1,8 Kg

In the box         Innuos PULSEmini Network Player

AC/DC Power Adapter

Mains Cable

2m Ethernet Cable

Quick Start Guide