Innuos owners. Chime in

I have a Zenith MK3 and I'm using it with an ENO filter and Silnote Epirus Reference cable. I also tried it with Curios Cable and didn't hear any difference between the two. Audio Envy Mega 3 power cord.

I'm also wondering how long it takes the Zenith to break-in? I remembered reading around 200 hours somewhere. Perhaps @antigrunge2 ​​​@grannyring can shed some light. Also, do you guys keep it on all the time (I'm talking about the front power switch)?

I think you'll like the Zenith Mk3.  For me, it was a vast improvment over the Zen Mini.  I found that Stillpoint Ultra Mini's worked better than Iso Acoustic Orea's under the Zenith.  Far and away the largest improvement I heard came from adding an Uptone Audio EtherRegen with Supra Cat8 ethernet cables between the wall jack and the Mk3. I use a USBePerfect USB filter and an Underwood Silver USB cable between the Zenith and DAC.   I too leave the Zenith on 24-7 but reboot every two weeks or so.  Because of DSP, I use Roon.  When I tried it, however, Sense worked very well.  

Enjoy

The Sean Jacobs power supply in the InnuOS takes about 4-6 weeks of continuous use to fully break in. While streaming may not be a priority, yet I am happy to report that SQ on a well sorted Qobus source now beats ripped CD.

Sense is free, I am an Android user but did a quick search and saw that there is a client downlaod for ipad. I've had my Zenith for over a year and a half so I don't remember the exact breakin but it was better than the Bluesound Vault I was using right out of the box and I seem to remember an improvement after 25-30 hours? I do leave the unit on 24/7 unless I know I am not going to be listening for a few days.

I looked up Sense on iOS. I did not come across it. I use an audio quest carbon as a back up. I heard the diamond is quite good. I guess sense is a subscription service
 

How long did it take for your innuos to reach optimum sound quality? Capacitors breaking in and such. Do you leave it on 24/7?

The unit is n.i.b. Looking for a ball park figure...

Thank you, 

J 

I've had good luck with the "Sense" app and Innuos seems to be working on more features, better SQ and stability with each update. I was using Roon which is super nice IMO. I have an active license until March of next year but will not renue as I am quite happy with Sense. Currently Sense is not integrated with music services as tightly as Roon and does not have the features of Roon but the team at Innuos are getting closer with every update.

WRT power cords it is still a work in progress, tried a few different USBs and settled on AQ Diamond. 

Good to know the app is stable. I heard it was a toss in the past before their own in house coding was provided. 
 

I took the Pepsi challenge. Most everyone has stated theire is a notable difference with the Mk 3. I'm not expecting night and day. Though hoping for more of everything. Perhaps I'll just save up for a very good used top loader via Aes or Spdif. 
 

My best,

J

Thanks for the input!  I completely agree that isolation is pivotal. 

Cable Comaony recommended Shunyata Venom V14 Power Cord via their lending program.
A bit concerned even though it's a loaner. 
1) Shielded

2) It has a filter - actual noise reduction built in. I've tried digital PC for my front end in the past. I was not impressed. The PC had a filter as well . Rolled off the high frequencies. 

I'm considering ordering another power cord from them. This time. A non digital variant. 

As far as usb. Curious cable has served me well. Shortest length possible. I'm using class A, and a tube linestage so it provides a nice balance. Thinking I might order a non digital power cord from cable company. Obviously there will be a difference. Perhaps good. Perhaos not so good. 
All of this is of this is trial and errror

Refarding Ethernet I find it hard to fathom there is a difference with SQ. It's something I'd have to try. Though definitely skeptical. 
I do not stream much so I'm not too concerned with that factor. 

Regarding break in time. I'll guess running nonstop for a week?  How long on average did things take to settle for your units?

I have an Elrod Silver PC on a MKII and have tried a few others - they all provided an upgrade from stock, IMO. I agree 100% with antigrunge2 - isolation seemed to yield great benefit as well. I tried Isoacoustic and Stillpoints and actually ended up using Cardas Myrtle Wood blocks as I preferred them the best. 

The Phoenix was the largest upgrade I have made and highly recommend it.

Happy listening!

No problems with the app whatsoever. I use Nordost Brahma on my Zenith Mk3 with good results.

On USB Intona Reference plus Isolator have proven to be the gold standard. Use the shortest possible cables. I have a Ginkgo isolation platform under it: very worthwhile.

Pay special attention to your ethernet connection: consider Etherregen plus additional filters unless you can go fiber directly into the Etherregen.

Enjoy!