Innuos PULSE Mini?

We're a Canadian dealer and just got our first one recently. It is a very noticeable step up from the current crop of popular entry level streamers. I'd say this is a piece where really high end streaming starts. We haven't tried it using its internal DAC, but have been using USB out to another DAC. 

It will most likely be considered a class leader at this price point even with its included power supply. An optional linear power supply for it will come later, but we don't have more info on that yet. 

It's very open and with a greater sense of ease versus the more entry level competition. It provides excellent detail level but in a relaxed manner with lack of grain. 

Based on memory, this is definitely a nice step up from the Zen Mini. But, it is much more simplified without having storage, a CD ripper or the Roon core capabilities of the Zen Mini. 

There definitely is a market for the next step up from the entry level streamers at a reasonable price point and this could be ideal for many. 

@audiocanada I'm waiting for the full specs to come out from Innuos so I can update our site. However, I'm not concerned about the specs themselves. I'm just going on what I hear so far with the PULSEmini and I'm very impressed. This doesn't sound like an entry-level streamer by any means. Even though there will be two higher models in this series, that won't take away anything from the quality this piece provides. I use the ZEN MK3 daily and haven't compared the two, but based on the early experience so far with the PULSEmini, I'll be replacing the ZEN Mk3 with the PULSE when it becomes available. Of course though, you'd lose the ripper, storage and Roon core capabilities. But, I can use an alternate Roon core and already have a NAS, so I can go that route.

@charles1dad  The PULSEmini has coaxial and toslink digital outputs in addition to USB. The PULSE, which is still to come sometime in 2023, is supposed to have an AES/EBU digital output, but there will be no internal DAC, so no RCA outputs. I'm not sure if they'll keep the coax and toslink or not.

@charles1dad  The PULSEmini may be the best option as I'm not sure if the PULSE will have coaxial digital output. I'm also excited to see what will be coming out for a linear power supply to match the Mini.

@charles1dad  I saw a picture of what will be the final version of the PULSE and it will have a coaxial output.