Actually, the Pulse and the Zen mk3 are almost the exact same price, which really begs the question which one is better for streaming. Since the pricing is so similar, one would think the Pulse would be. But I'm still curious if anyone has compared them
Innuos Zen vs Pulse
Probably too early to tell, but anyone compared the two yet?
I have a Zen and was thinking of upgrading to Zenith.
I don't need the drive, but playing off internal storage seems better quality than streaming off NAS (which I have and could use).
Also seems the parts on Pulse are more in line with Zenith.
But with Pulse it seems I'd have to tweak all the network stuff to get best results, eth cable, eno filter, switch, etc. vs just playing off internal storage.
I think Innuos is smart in staggering the models so Pulse and Zen don't quite directly compete with one another at the same price point. I have considered going with the Pulsar at some point but that's because I have no need for the features offered on the higher Zen models, which I'm sure are great devices as well. |
Thanks @nomorelandings I currently have a Zen MK3... been looking on used market for Zenith to get the upgraded power supply, etc. but I can get a really good deal on a new Pulse so had me thinking... My gut tells me streaming off the internal drive (my own files) would be a tad better than streaming Qobuz (which I have as well) |
Hi,
My Pulse is used solely for streaming Qobuz and Radio Paradise, for which it excels. Connected with AQ Carbon USB & Cinamon Ethernet cables - strangely, the supplied power cable sounded better than the NRG Y3 that I tried Perhaps the Dr Sean Jacobs designed LPS is a factor there, but the resulting SQ is beyond dispute to my ears. Cannot comment on NAS as never used one, or experienced any other Innuos products, but the processing is lightening fast. The Sense app is superb for my use, beating BluOS that I still use and streets ahead of the TEAC / Esoteric / Lumin OS.
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