{"product_id":"soulnote-z-3-network-transport","title":"Soulnote Z-3 Network Transport","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Source, Reinvented: Soulnote Z-3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSoulnote Z-3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flagship network transport built around a single, radical goal: hand the D\/A converter a perfect, perfectly-timed signal and let it do far less work. Through Soulnote's ZERO LINK interface, the Z-3 all but eliminates the asynchronous components that smear digital timing — the source of so much of digital's fatigue. Built by ex-Marantz engineer Norinaga Nakazawa's team, it's the front end a reference system deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eZERO LINK, Zero Compromise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed it from your network via SFP (optical or RJ45, switchable) or from a computer via USB, and the Z-3 outputs to a ZERO LINK-equipped DAC such as the Soulnote D-3 — locking transport and converter to a single clock so timing errors simply never arise. An ultra-low-phase-noise OCXO clock, a 260 VA transformer, 16 SiC rectifier diodes, and a non-rigid, titanium-accented housing with spike isolation directly under the transformers put it firmly in Series 3 reference territory. Support runs to PCM 768 kHz and DSD 22.6 MHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Devices in One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Z-3 adapts to your system with three operating modes: a full network player (LAN to ZERO LINK), a ZERO LINK bridge (USB to ZERO LINK) to upgrade an existing source, or a network transport (LAN to USB). One box, several roles, one goal — the purest possible path from your files to your DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love the Soulnote Z-3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZERO LINK output\u003c\/strong\u003e — clock-synchronous link that eliminates asynchronous timing errors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible network input\u003c\/strong\u003e — SFP optical or RJ45 (switchable), plus USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree modes\u003c\/strong\u003e — network player, ZERO LINK bridge, or network transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-res support\u003c\/strong\u003e — PCM to 768 kHz, DSD to 22.6 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-low-phase-noise OCXO clock\u003c\/strong\u003e — reference-grade timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries 3 build\u003c\/strong\u003e — 260 VA transformer, SiC diodes, titanium isolation, 20 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-built in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e — Premium Silver or Premium Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Z-3 and what does it do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a flagship network transport\/streamer: it pulls audio from your network or computer and delivers it to a DAC. Its key feature is ZERO LINK, which synchronises it to the DAC's clock for dramatically cleaner digital timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a ZERO LINK DAC to use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get the full ZERO LINK benefit, pair the Z-3 with a ZERO LINK-equipped DAC such as the Soulnote D-3. 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