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Best Streamer for Qobuz/Ripper/Storage Device under $3k.

I need some help locating brands with this type of product.

I only know of two: Bluesound Vault 2i and Innuos Zen mini.

Both cost about the same $1,200-$1,300. 

My guess is the Innuos would make better SQ. 

Goal is to minimize # of boxes and still have great sound.

Any recommendations? Used is fine if not over a year old.

Thanks!
chorus
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chorus OP
976 posts
 
Roger that. Thanks. Bought the Innuos Zen 3.
soix
8,836 posts
 
Thanks. Advantage would be no power supply upgrade required as well as some better components?
Bingo. 

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jmphotography
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I completely agree with @soix
I just upgraded my Bluesound node 2i to an Innuos Zen mkIII, not the mini. The sound difference was not subtle. So much more open and smoother, almost more analog like, a lot of digital glare was lifted. Bass was even more extended, just an overall fuller sound. I mostly stream Qobuz with it and my CD’s that I have ripped. I just got it last week and I am still glowing. I am running it into a Qutest DAC. It is a solid piece. CD ripping is a piece of cake and the drive in this thing is so smooth and quiet.
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fuzztone
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https://usato.audiograffiti.com/annunci/lettori-cd/252113/
chorus OP
976 posts
 
Thanks. Advantage would be no power supply upgrade required
as well as some better components?
soix
8,836 posts
 
Since you apparently don’t need a DAC and with your budget you should step up to the Innuos Zen Mk3. 
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