Innuos Zen MK3 tips and tricks


I am purchasing an Innuos Zen MK3 with 1TB.  Will be streaming QoBuz and ripping CDs Qobuz doesn’t have, mostly extras from box sets and live sets.  I will be using the Innuos app controlling the unit from my iPad.  Please share any tips or tricks you’ve learned from running a similar setup.  For example, settings for ripping CDs etc.  

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Thanks for the tip on the latency mode.  I will definitely check it out.  Thanks. 

I have only ripped to Apple Music back when I had my iPod (those were the days).  I assume WAC sounds better but takes up more storage space.  I will go with WAC to maximize the sound quality.  Thanks.  

The dealer is setting it up for the Sense app so I won’t mess with it.  Access to more live Dead is tempting though.  Thanks.  

I hooked up my Zen.  Bought it used for 1/2 price in really good condition from a great local dealer.  Set it to low latency and I’m noticing right away more detail and more separation of instruments in the soundstage.  It’s also incredibly quiet which is noticeable.  So far so good.  

I spent a good amount of time listening last night and one of the other improvements for me is the Sense app and connectivity compared to BluOs and my Node N130.  Even with a wired Ethernet connection the BluOs would drop the connection from time to time.  I could continue playing what was cued up but it would pop up saying it was unable to find a connection.  Using the same Ethernet cable the Sense app is lightning quick and I haven’t lost connection after hours of use.  Very happy so far and I haven’t even ripped any CDs yet.  It will keep me busy this winter.  Highly recommend if you’re looking for a streamer.  Thanks for all the comments. 

Thanks.  I would be interested in your feedback about any difference with the settings.  I have A/B tested the 2 settings on a few well known tracks and don’t notice any significant difference so far.  

Thanks for all the information.  Will try and see how it sounds in my system.