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Innuos Zen Mini Mk3 w/PSU |VS| Lumin U1 Mini

OK so only interested in a direct comparison of these two products that are both at ~$2100.00 not other options etc. etc. etc.  Yes I know the Innuos has a CD drive but ignore for the purposes of this discussion.  I have read pretty much everything available so I'm looking for experience with one or hopefully both units.
- output flexibility
- Output resolution
- Sound differences
- App comparison
- Overall experience 
Downstream DACs Holo-May-KTE and the SW1X Dac-II-Balanced (will feed the May via USB and the SW1X by Spdif
Preamplifier is the Don Sachs custom

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whodiini
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Oh, BTW, I am interested in the Zen Mk3, not the mini vs the U1 mini.
whodiini
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I am exactly in the same decision making place.  I currently have a W4S modded Sonos Connect and am completely satisfied with the sound quality from Tidal.  But it doesnt do hires and when I stream from my CD and hires collection on a mac mini, it sounds poor in comparison.  I am looking to maintain the sound quality of my W4S modded Connect but also be able to do hires from my digitized audio collection.  It seems both the Lumin and Zen Mini can do both. Which has the better sound quality?  Also, I do digital volume control.  Can Tidal control either directly like it can teh SONOS?  Thanks in advance.
whodiini
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Thanks.  Also, for streaming hires  from a server/NAS, which sounds better, innuos or Lumin?
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