Innuos Zenith

I forgot to say, there was always a strictly limited number of SE models to be sold. They have been around nearly a year I believe, so if you want an SE, you may need to be quick. The company may have decided to make more I suppose. The basic Zenith can not be upgraded to the SE by the way.

Do you feel that eliminating the cd loader and ripper would improve sound quality? I'm not sure if they have a pure server?

@limniscate Did you find differences in performance when used with the various DACs, that you don’t attribute (inherently) to the usual differences between the same DACs? Any synergies/ pairing upsides?

They don't have a pure server and having the ability to rip direct is one of the clear advantages, for me at least. I really can not be bothered with added complications any more and I can't say it too strongly, ripping is as near effortless, as it can be.. I can not say if removing the ripper would make  difference, I suppose it might make a small one. Certainly the company recommends a good power cord and isolation. I found a Lessloss cord and Stillpoint ultras made a very real improvement.

Innuos made 100 Zenith mk2 SE units and I was told they are all gone although you could contact the US distributor Mark Sossa with Well Pleased A/V to have him look for one for you.  Mark told me they will not make anymore SE's.  I have heard the standard Zenith model is also very nice.  The new flagship model is a 2 piece unit called The Statement that I believe will retail for 14k.....As far as storage I have used 48% of my 4 TB's.  I share libraries with friends so the 4 TB's was a must for me.