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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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painter24 OP
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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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bander
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I can't remember,  but does Innuous have a return policy? I have the Zenith MK3 and it's excellent. I'm sure that the Pulse would be a hugh improvement over your Zen.

kennyc
1,471 posts
 

I’m wondering how the Pulsar compares to the Zenith mk3.

lmr27
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I can't comment on the upgrade itself as I never owned a Zen Mini but my experience with the Innuos PULSE has been great so far. My best ever sounding streamer. You won't regret it.

cosmic_charlie
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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!

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