I have not heard the Zen Mini MkIII, but it has the added value of functioning as the Roon Core. Since you want to use Roon, you could start with it and build from there (without a NUC or other computer for Roon).
Streamer Value Question Innous vs Bluesound
I am ready to try streaming again after my 1st failed effort.
I had owned the basic Roon streamer.
I plan to use the Roon with Tidal service but not
the Roon hardware this time around.
I am now comparing the Innuos Zen Mini @ $1,250 v.s. the
Bluesound Vault 2i @ $1,295.
The better Innuos is about $4,400.
If you add the reclocker and linear power supply to
the Mini you are also getting closer to $4k.
Now here is my thought: Buy the Vault and plan to find
a DAC upgrade- currently I have an Oppo 205.
This will bring me the better SQ result overall I think.
What have others found?
I had owned the basic Roon streamer.
I plan to use the Roon with Tidal service but not
the Roon hardware this time around.
I am now comparing the Innuos Zen Mini @ $1,250 v.s. the
Bluesound Vault 2i @ $1,295.
The better Innuos is about $4,400.
If you add the reclocker and linear power supply to
the Mini you are also getting closer to $4k.
Now here is my thought: Buy the Vault and plan to find
a DAC upgrade- currently I have an Oppo 205.
This will bring me the better SQ result overall I think.
What have others found?
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