Innuos PULSE Network Music Player - Silver

Five Hearts - Hi-Fi Pig Magazine

Sound Quality, Performance, and Value Cannot Be Bettered

The Innuos PULSE Network Music Player is the perfect choice for audiophiles wanting to get the most more out of their player for an immensely pleasurable listening experience. As the middle player of the PULSE series, the sound quality, performance, and value of the PULSE simply can't be bettered.

For a nice step-up from the PULSEmini, Innuos engineered the PULSE by adding some significant improvements that increase its performance and how it sounds. For starters, PULSE raises the bar by integrating its new custom RECAP2 LPSU power supply, designed in collaboration with Dr. Sean Jacobs.

Award-Winning Performance

Hi-Fi Pig magazine gave the PULSE its top rating of Five Hearts. According to Alan McIntosh's review, "From opening the box to setting up and using the Pulse I’m really enjoying the experience. Build and looks for me are superb, the technology and investment made in the internal implementation are of high quality and the connectivity, control, and integration are all without fault."

"I’m very happy with how it performs and sounds – a lot of that I contribute to the power implementation and quality of digital output connections."

Designed for High Performance

In addition to its substantial linear power supply, PULSE has upgraded coaxial and optical digital outputs with the addition of a balanced AES/EBU digital output for further connectivity with audio systems.

Asymmetrical feet are installed on PULSE to support the player while also being strategically placed to help dampen vibration from the sound system during playback. Even small details like this can add up to improving your music listening experience.

PULSE also has 8GB RAM for handling even larger music library databases.

Visually, PULSE fits well in any system with its wider stance and its bead-blasted, anodized wide front panel made from the best grade aluminum in your choice of Silver or Black.

"A Remarkable Piece of Equipment"

"My last purchase for the year – just in the nick of time, in fact – was the Innuos Pulse streamer, which I only have for a few days now and is already showing the qualities of a remarkable piece of equipment," observes Ted Woods, whatsbestforum.com, January 3, 2023.

"Dynamics, natural timbre, and unrestricted flow create an openness that just grabs you and pulls you into the music. It also sounds bigger and more extended at the frequency ends and has incredible presence and energy. I use the 'Sense' app, which has proven stable and caters to intuitive browsing."

PULSE is a Powerful Performer

The sum of PULSE's parts make for one remarkable Network Music Player. The high-grade components used in PULSE's improved power supply reveal more depth, spaciousness and presence in your music for a memorable listening experience. Pulse's 8GB of RAM is double that of the PULSEmini for improved search speed.

Using Innuos' exclusive innuOS operating system, PULSE is 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.

Two Modes of Play

Each PULSE series Network Music Player has two modes: Standalone Mode and Endpoint Mode. These modes give you the flexibility to configure your network music player to work the way you want it to.

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 PULSE 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, PULSE connects to a main music server, be it an Innuos Music Server, HQ Player or any Logitech Media Server based server. The PULSE 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 PULSE.

Convenient Design

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

PULSE was designed as the perfect step up for better music playback. Its high-quality power supply components, floating SDD for the innuOS Operating System, paired with a custom motherboard and premium components offer substantially improved musical performance that far better than using a computer for streaming.

Connectivity Made Easy

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

MQA Core Decoding

The PULSE supports MQA Core Software Decoding. This 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. PULSE can also passthrough MQA files to MQA Full Decoder DACs.

(Please note that InnuOS Operating System 2.3 or higher is required for MQA Core Decoding.

The Innuos Sense App Provides Easy Control

Managing your music should never get in the way of listening to your music. It should complement the experience. The Innuos Sense app is a powerful music management tool that works the way you do. It is made to help you manage, organize, and play your music and navigate streaming services with ease.

The Sense app is available as a free download and tightly integrates with high-end online music services and the innuOS Operating System to deliver optimal music playback with a multitude of features. These include seamless and automatic ripping of CDs on Innuos music servers, Qobuz and TIDAL integration including Artist Bios, Related Artists, Top Tracks, and more, and management of Qobuz and TIDAL albums together with albums stored on a Network Attached Storage (NAS) for a unified Music Library. (See our FEATURES & SPECS tab for more.)

Sense 3.2 App Available Now!

Innuos is proud to announce the release of Sense 3.2, the latest version of its in-house developed control software. Key highlights from this free update include:

IDAGIO Classical Streaming –Sense now supports IDAGIO streaming to provide a new option to enjoy a richer classical music experience.

Innuos Multiroom Grouping – This update allows grouping of Innuos streamers and SqueezeLite players for synchronized playback across the entire network, throughout your home.

Innuos Multiroom Grouping – This update allows grouping of Innuos streamers and SqueezeLite players for synchronized playback across the entire network, throughout your home.

'Now Playing' to TV Casting – Show off the 'Now Playing' screen of Sense app to a larger audience through Chromecast-enabled displays.