Description
Why we install Innuos Nazaré
The Innuos Nazaré is the sort of music server we specify when the source is no longer an accessory, but a central part of the system. In a dedicated two-channel listening room, or a cinema system where the front end is also expected to deliver serious music playback, it provides a clean, library-led hub for local files and streaming without pushing the DAC, preamplifier or network to do more than they should. We would typically pair it with a suitably revealing DAC and amplification chain, then match the output route to the system rather than treating USB as the default answer in every installation. Setup matters: network positioning, cable runs, switch choice, internal storage planning, library migration and the control app all need to be thought through before the rack is dressed and closed. We also allow time for firmware, indexing, metadata and output configuration, because a server at this level should feel effortless day to day, not like a computer in the hi-fi rack. Compared with smaller Innuos models, Nazaré makes most sense where the loudspeakers, room treatment and electronics are already capable of showing the difference made by a quieter, more deliberate source. It is not the first upgrade we would suggest for every system, but in the right context it is a very strong foundation. Visit the Hidden Home Technology showroom in Bath to hear how Nazaré behaves in a properly assembled system rather than in isolation.
Processing
Using a deeply tuned and customised PreciseAudio mainboard, Nazaré benefits from new dedicated PreciseUSB and PreciseNET boards, independently powered and connected directly to the CPU to bypass conventional mainboard implementations, with substantial processing capability from 10 performance cores, allowing even greater AudioCore processing. Up to 16TB of internal SSD storage is available to accommodate large music libraries.
Power Supply
Nazaré sets a new standard in power supply design, combining premium components with cutting-edge engineering for exceptional performance. It features high-precision multifilar toroidal transformers, custom-made Lundahl inductors, and premium internal cabling. Advanced DC4 regulation modules with low-noise foil resistors, innovative GaN-based active rectification, and an upgraded NGaN+ regulator with high-performance filters ensure clean, stable power delivery. This is further supported by an immense 752,000μF of capacitance, provided by dual banks of eight high-quality capacitors for uncompromising power quality.
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.
Network
The Nazaré Net is a state-of-the-art audiophile network switch, housed in a matching Nazaré chassis and powered by the latest generation of Nazaré PSU architecture. It features a next-generation board with both SFP+ fibre and RJ45 input/output options, offering maximum flexibility and speed. Dedicated power rails for the network boards and clocks ensure uncompromised signal integrity and optimal performance throughout the system.
Chassis
All Nazaré products feature a newly engineered high-quality chassis and benefit from advanced SmartStack technology; a high-performance vibration dampening system applied through collaboration with TONEO and is used across key components including PreciseAudio boards, toroidal transformers, inductors, capacitor banks, and regulators. The asymmetric fascia and cover help dissipate standing waves and reduce structural resonance throughout the full aluminium enclosure. For further isolation, system-tuned feet developed with IsoAcoustics ensure optimal performance. An environmentally friendly ceramic coating completes the design, offering a durable, scratch-resistant finish with a refined, long-lasting appearance, whilst also allowing custom colour personalization
Processing
Using a deeply tuned and customised PreciseAudio mainboard, Nazaré benefits from new dedicated PreciseUSB and PreciseNET boards, independently powered and connected directly to the CPU to bypass conventional mainboard implementations, with substantial processing capability from 10 performance cores, allowing even greater AudioCore processing. Up to 16TB of internal SSD storage is available to accommodate large music libraries.
Power Supply
Nazaré sets a new standard in power supply design, combining premium components with cutting-edge engineering for exceptional performance. It features high-precision multifilar toroidal transformers, custom-made Lundahl inductors, and premium internal cabling. Advanced DC4 regulation modules with low-noise foil resistors, innovative GaN-based active rectification, and an upgraded NGaN+ regulator with high-performance filters ensure clean, stable power delivery. This is further supported by an immense 752,000μF of capacitance, provided by dual banks of eight high-quality capacitors for uncompromising power quality.
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.
Network
The Nazaré Net is a state-of-the-art audiophile network switch, housed in a matching Nazaré chassis and powered by the latest generation of Nazaré PSU architecture. It features a next-generation board with both SFP+ fibre and RJ45 input/output options, offering maximum flexibility and speed. Dedicated power rails for the network boards and clocks ensure uncompromised signal integrity and optimal performance throughout the system.
Chassis
All Nazaré products feature a newly engineered high-quality chassis and benefit from advanced SmartStack technology; a high-performance vibration dampening system applied through collaboration with TONEO and is used across key components including PreciseAudio boards, toroidal transformers, inductors, capacitor banks, and regulators. The asymmetric fascia and cover help dissipate standing waves and reduce structural resonance throughout the full aluminium enclosure. For further isolation, system-tuned feet developed with IsoAcoustics ensure optimal performance. An environmentally friendly ceramic coating completes the design, offering a durable, scratch-resistant finish with a refined, long-lasting appearance, whilst also allowing custom colour personalization
The Nazaré Series
The Nazaré family of devices can all be used independently and are designed to work individually with a wide variety of different existing systems, interfacing with different DACs and streamers. But combining the Nazare, the Nazaré Flow and the Nazaré NET will give you a seamless three-piece system for the ultimate performance in digital audio reproduction, able to maximise the very best of any connected high-end DAC to satisfy the most discerning audiophiles.
