Best of both worlds: get an Innuos (ZEN Mini, ZEN, or ZENith, depending on your budget), to use as a server, AND endpoint, with Roon!
And if you don't have (or don't want) a Roon sub, you can use Innuos with other apps, such as iPeng 9 on iPhone, or Orange Squeeze on Android. It uses LMS (logitech media server) or of course, Roon. Your choice |
@grannyringWhy don’t you ask Innuos direct or your dealer @grannyring ?
If you were asking me, how long does it take if ordering one today, I don’t have an answer to that. I am not a dealer, neither do I want to ask them, as I already got mine
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I got mine (ZENith MK3) a couple of weeks ago. I am in USA. I was in preorder since November.
When did you order yours?
Yes, they sold out first batch of MK3 on preorders alone. |
Ah OK @grannyring I thought you were asking me, as your post was immediately after mine. I admit the Audiogon Forum format is confusing, as there are no features like "reply" or "quote". My bad.
So you were asking @audiotroy ? |
Most likely user error. Nucleus is pretty much set it and forget it with no maintenance whatsoever
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@grannyring : what is your DAC? |
Is this a question or a bait @grannyring
From Innuos website: ————- ROON LIMITATIONS WITHIN INNUOS SERVERS
innuOS Servers currently use Intel Quad-Core CPUs which are powerful enough for music server duties whilst maintaining the system fanless and limiting the amount of power-noise polluting the audio system. The main task requiring very heavy computational requirements is the DSP processing within Roon. With the current hardware, upsampling CD-Quality files to DSD128 and DSD256 will not work properly. Upsampling CD-Quality files to DSD64 works when this DSP setting is being used stand-alone, as well as upsampling to PCM 384KHz. Combination of DSP settings which require more computational power than currently present will result in stuttering music.
If you plan to use DSP on Roon heavily, we suggest to install Roon as scenario 3, using the innuOS server as a Roon player only and using a powerful PC (Windows/Mac) as the Roon Core server.
—————- Innuos is being 100% honest about it. Draw your own conclusions. I do use my ZENith MK3 as a Roon Core, works perfect, but I only do simple DSP to PCM up to 192. |
William:
I think you won't be disappointed with Innuos. They are great!
I am a bit skeptical on using them for heavy DSP duties. Still.
And I don't know how the comparison is relevant with the SOtM trifecta. None of those components is a Server. Innuos' main function is as a server, with streaming capabilities as a "bonus", and a good one.
Good luck with your purchase. I love my ZENith MK3! |
Very nice! It seems like you know what you are doing.
You can still use your SOtM txulraUSB / sPS-500 combo on your ZEN USB out to your DAC. Most likely it will provide further improvement vs. simply USB out from ZEN.
If you can afford it, go for ZENith instead of ZEN. I demoed both at my dealer before deciding on the ZENith.
Another heads up, although by a long shot: Innuos will come up with a separate beefed up USB interface similar to that found on Statement. It was on a video the Nuno posted comparing Statement with ZENith MK2 SE, and I also confirmed with him directly via email. Release date: unknown |
Troy / Dave is 100% right to recommend Innuos! It is a great server, one of the best out there, especially for the money.
And to be clear, you don't need Roon to use Innuos ZEN or ZEN Mini or ZENith. You can use use it with SqueezeLite endpoint, or any UPnP and DLNA streamer / controller.
If you do use Roon, it is an excellent Roon Server, AND, an excellent Roon Endpoint too. Something to keep in mind too. One solution for Serving / Streaming.
I have the new ZENith MK3 for a few weeks now, and I am very happy with it. It is so easy to use, and excellent support from the company (when I needed some help with Backup to my NAS they did a remote session and fixed it). |
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So, question is, was the video accurate in determining the cost ($600-$700.00) of the innards and or production of unit?
If it's in the Internet, it must be true, right? |
I just find it interesting that a post via video by someone with experience in the audio field can be so intimidating... I would think A) if it has merit then that much the better. B) if it does not have any merit than so be it.. C) this post was also trying to trying to say "many" other vendors use trickery and tried to outline ways it did so to get the typical novice to buy into the made up facts that their company manufactures quality items.. Whether or not Innuos is guilty of doing this obviously remains a mystery? If the video is fairly accurate then it will bring down a house of cards that many have lived in including reviewers, that is the threat...
Internet is the nature of the beast. There is always an opinion. Best way to know for sure: find a way to audition for yourself. Nothing replaces personal experience. |
