I think the Pulse makes more sense for most users compared to the Zen line. A few years ago I tried a bunch of options and ended up with a Zenith MKIII. But that is because I wanted something that would hold my entire library. I have the 8TB version and I don't really use Tidal type streaming so the Zenith works for me. If someone mainly does streaming then the Pulse is probably just as good sounding for way less money.
Upgrade from Innuos Zen Mini Mkiii to Innuos Pulse
I'm thinking of upgrading my Zen Mini to the Pulse.
Has anyone made the same move/upgrade, and was there a significant improvement. (I have the Innuos LPSU powering the Zen Mini)
I'm using the Sense App; I have used my Zen Mini as a Roon Core on and off, but always find myself going back to the Sense App, despite the various features Roon provides. I just prefer Sense; I don't think there's a lot in it SQ-wise, for me, Sense feels a little more natural.
Anyway, this isn't about Roon 😊, I mention it as i'd obviously be losing the Roon Core option with the Pulse, but it isn't a problem. (Actually, if I don't sell the Zen Mini, I maybe able to use it as Roon Core but connected on my home network away from my system, I think?).
So to the point, I would be grateful to hear from anyone who has made the same move/upgrade mentioned 👍
Thanks guys 😊
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Hi @chemarcelo no I never did in the end; I wanted to try tubes (amp) and bought the Heaven11 Billie Mkii integrated and haven’t felt the urge/need to change anything else since. Lovely piece of kit by the way |
@cosmic_charlie Thank you; it really does help. If the jump from the Zen to Pulse was that good, I can't imagine the jump from Zen mini to be any less an improvement. My system is streaming only also, so yep I agree, getting the front end/streamer as optimal as can be is vital. Thanks again, much appreciated |
I moved up to the Pulse from the Zen mk3 and find it a noticeable improvement in SQ. I use the Sense app. You do lose the disc ripper functionality, but it was worth the trade-off to me. My system is streaming only, so improving the front end is critical. I had both in my system and was able to AB and the Pulse was a clear winner. Hope this helps! |
Hi guys, I posted this back in August originally; now the Innuos Pulse line-up has had more time out in the wild, I'm looking to anyone who has made the move from Zen mini mkiii W/Innuos LPS, to the Pulse? Was the upgrade worth it, in terms of SQ? Just for reference, my Zen mini feeds the Cen Grenade Super Clock (USB), through Marantz Model 30 -> ATC SCM40. All electronics fed by the Puritan Audio Labs PSM156 Thanks guys 👍 |
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