Innuos Zenith MK3

@wolverine,
I’m probably not the best person to ask for help but I’ll try to answer your questions....I think you are correct that 1.4.8 and .9 don’t provide any enhancements but are primarily to prepare your device for the 2.0 update. And yes, I have heard of different issues by users when new code is released. I thankfully have been spared and all of my updates have gone smoothly. I’m not a geek but I’m not a newbie either so I usually wait a week or two before updating unless it is to remedy a problem I am having. In regards to the 2.0 release, it has been available for the Statement since ~two weeks ago and Zenith mk3 last week. I believe other Zenith models (mk2 and SE) were available from yesterday and Zen users will be able to update next week. The actual schedule is (or was) on their website and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2332688600292230. With regards to Roon, I need to read more but since 2.0 provides the control app I assume it will replace the Roon interface which I like very much. I also use my Zenith to run the Roon core so I don’t fully understand the implications of upgrading at this point but am guessing I may have to run the core from someplace else. Before I flip the switch I def need to get this figured out but for now I am happy to wait until the dust settles to avoid the hassles and pitfalls of early adoption.

I would advise to go to innuos.com and read the info on updates, and ask Innuos for your situation. I would expect you would need to update to 1.4.9, and rescan your library to avoid any problems with the 2.0 update.I have had problems with some updates on my MK ii servers, but Innuos has been able to remedy them with a remote login. There are reports on line that the 2.0 update sounds better than Roon, and has a customer friendly interface at zero cost, unless you have a lifetime Roon subscription.

Thanks.  My plan is to update my current 1.4.7 to 1.4.9 and then to 2.0—when 2.0,becomes available for my Zenith 3 (which it doesn’t seem to be right now).  I am a lifetime Roon subscriber and I’m a little anxious about the possibility of losing my 12,000 albums when upgrading to a new system or about not liking the new system but being unable to revert back to Roon after upgrading.  One advantage of not having the 2.0 upgrade available yet us that I can learn from the experience of others while waiting.

I’m looking to purchase a Zen Mini Mk3. I was wondering what you guys thought of the Innous products? Seems like a better way to go for a Roon core than what Roon is putting out with their servers. 

Love my Zenith MK3. Had a skipping issue but, a trip to the Spectrum store to trade out a 20 yr old combo modem/router for an upgraded segregated pair fixed the problem. Haven’t had an issue with the streamer at all. Rips CDs and catalogs library perfectly. I do have an outstanding DAC and they do make a difference because I’ve tried others. I heard that the Mini has a pretty good built in DAC and that you can by-pass it to an exterior upgrade DAC if you choose to. Now I’m trying to put together a turntable set that will sound as good as the digital! I know most folks these days are doing the opposite. These streamers are that good, at least to my ear.