Excellent video. I am not convinced the Zen is going to match the sound quality of my cd player (Ayon 5s). I probably should keep buying CDs for a while. Best regards

I have owned my Zen for over 6 years, more than anything else in my system. I love it, and it is a strong platform for Roon, both Core and player, as well as a streamer.

Hello from Montreal, very good video. I have this streamer and I love it. This eliminates the need for a CD player and yes you can rip your friends as well. When I started looking into my digital source and streamers, I started with the Sonos connect then the Bluesound Vault. This was all parallel to my upgrade in amplification. The Innuos zen was the next logical choice which. only uses USB to the dac. Their is no Bluetooth connectivity therefore your modem needs to be close via Ethernet. Just to let you know I always bought cds and used a player no laptops with music. The Innuos Is a simplified digital source like the other streamers ( no built in Dac) but with a superior power supply which creates the better sound quality. Then with it you can tweak it like any other component, I’ve added the Phoenix reclocker (yes it’s expensive but worth it) and upgraded cables. We are very fortunate to have so much choice but we can’t always listen and compare., I would start with what you can afford, what’s available in your local area and learn from that. I’m not recommending anything but my digital source is in very good shape now. Take care

Awesome review, thanks for the info!

Superb Review ...Very helpful 👍

I've just purchased a Mini MK3 with the separate LPSU. I'm very happy with it, great sound, great user interface. With the new interface coming it will be even better. Thank you for sharing

100% right I❤ this streamer

I would a vid, that actually showed how to use this product, recommendations, on best ripping mode, file format, ripping speed. A video showing how to set up a music service that isnt spotify etc.

Had my Zenith mk3 into a Lampizator lite 7 set dht dac for several years now. Love it . big upgrade soundwise and utility and ease of use. Way better than mac mini which i had for 6 years. Great product . To some its a bit pricey for yhe Zen or Zenith so for them look to the Zen mini perhaps? The Zen App is right around the corner.

Hi there, very interesting review, thanks!!! How would you compare the Innuos Zen to the Auralic Aries G1 with regards to SQ alone? They are aprox at the same price point, with the Auralic a little bit better functionality and practicality wise, IMO. I don't know sound wise how would they compare since I haven't had the chance to listen to them. If you can shed light that would be awesome. Thanks

For pure streaming Spotify and Tidal I would put my iFi Zen stream against it. Probably same level. I know Zen stream can deliver the musical goods.

How did I miss this channel! :-) Great done! I own the H390 and B&W 805D3 with dual B&W DB4S subs. The streamer I use is the Node2i. In your opinion, what would I gain with my system changing to the Innuos zen mk3 soundwise? Br:Kris

Spit it out already. By the time I finished listening to your video I was ready to scream.

Is it worth upgrading from a Bluesound node2i?

What is the noise interference

Does it have its own inbuilt DAC?

Cant really see the point of ripping cds, unless one can borrow them from someone and rip them and return them to that person. But ripping cds i own? What for? To not move my ass from the couch to swap them? If i want that I’ll use streaming.

which Hegel amp is that?