Hydrology Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 The ripping process is fantastic. I had already done my entire collection a couple of years ago (using XLD on a Mac) but I did acquire some reference CD recordings this week so decided to give the ripping section a workout and it wokred 100& of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Audiophile Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) I own the innuos Zen Mk3 (2TB). I find the CD ripping process seamless and smooth (direct from the Innuos onboard CD slot). However, playback SQ I've noticed is significantly inferior the the SQ from streaming Tidal over the same Innuos. To the point, I don't bother ripping and storing CD's anymore. Edited October 25, 2020 by Silver Audiophile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Silver Audiophile said: I own the innuos Zen Mk3 (2TB). I find the CD ripping process seamless and smooth. However, playback SQ I've noticed is significantly inferior the the SQ from streaming Tidal over the same Innuos. To the point, I don't bother ripping and storing CD's anymore. Sorry to read that. It is virtually half of the function of the device and if ripping yields poor SQ then this is a great concern and lessens the appeal for potential buyers., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Audiophile Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, rantan said: Sorry to read that. It is virtually half of the function of the device and if ripping yields poor SQ then this is a great concern and lessens the appeal for potential buyers., Don't get me wrong. The Innuos sounds absolutely amazing as a Tidal Streamer. Tidal is where 99% of my music collection lies anyhow, and well and truly worth the money I spent on it alone. I will contact Innuos in the UK for a more detailed explanation about the CD ripping and storage SQ issue. Perhaps it is the disk drive letting it down and not a problem with the more expensive Zenith and it's solid state drive? Edited October 25, 2020 by Silver Audiophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Silver Audiophile said: I own the innuos Zen Mk3 (2TB). I find the CD ripping process seamless and smooth (direct from the Innuos onboard CD slot). However, playback SQ I've noticed is significantly inferior the the SQ from streaming Tidal over the same Innuos. To the point, I don't bother ripping and storing CD's anymore. I can’t say that I’ve found the ripping process and subsequent sound quality on playback inferior. In fact, while I haven’t ripped that many CDs on the unit (having already done my collection a few years ago), I always prefer the local file over Tidal or Qobuz, except in certain instances where I know the cloud file to be superior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 For those unaware, Innuos released 1.4.6 last week as a precursor to the 2.0 update that is coming very soon. http://www.innuos.com/en/go/release-1-4-6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 Some DIY isolation under the ZEN: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Audiophile Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, Hydrology said: Some DIY isolation under the ZEN: Looks interesting Hydrology. I was introduced to the idea of isolation by a audiophile friend. Thought it was a waste of financial resources. Started with the Solid Steel shelves, and was surprised by the improvements. Next, found there significantly more improvements (lower noise floor, better tighter bass, clearer mids, better sound staging), with adding Honey comb lava Basalt slabs and Stainless Mecados and Nordost Kones. The more slabs of Basalt (each weighing 20kg) and layers of isolation in between, made a difference. I was limited by shelf height in the end. Beyond two Basalt layers, the improvement diminished. For those interested, Google Mecados audio for further details about the science of how they work. Under my Innuos Zen Mk 3, I use Mecados, Basalt, Nordost Kones BC. Edited December 15, 2020 by Silver Audiophile 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Innuos released update 1.4.7 overnight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray H Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Hydrology said: Innuos released update 1.4.7 overnight. Was that the iOS ? edit - sorry just looked it up 2.0 will be the iOS. Edited January 30, 2021 by Ray H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 44 minutes ago, Ray H said: Was that the iOS ? edit - sorry just looked it up 2.0 will be the iOS. Getting closer though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 Interview with Amelia Santos, co-founder of Innuos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray H Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Will be very glad to say goodbye to Ipeng ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray H Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 @Hydrology Mark, Do you know if it will all be web interface or a seperate app ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 48 minutes ago, Ray H said: @Hydrology Mark, Do you know if it will all be web interface or a seperate app ?? To be honest mate I have no insider info on this one!!! Hopefully its the new 2.0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Audiophile Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 On 23/02/2021 at 3:15 PM, Hydrology said: To be honest mate I have no insider info on this one!!! Hopefully its the new 2.0 Hi, Any word on the new 2.0? It is March 3rd, and just checked my Innuos was updated with the latest software 1.4.7? The My Innuos page said this was the Updated app? No 2.0 upgrade yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 37 minutes ago, Silver Audiophile said: Hi, Any word on the new 2.0? It is March 3rd, and just checked my Innuos was updated with the latest software 1.4.7? The My Innuos page said this was the Updated app? No 2.0 upgrade yet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Some more info on InnuOS 2.0 https://innuos.com/2021/03/05/innuos-2-0-overview/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieMick Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Hi all I’ve purchased a Zen Mk3...what’s the first thing I should do? Put my laptop n the bin? Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Audiophile Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 15 hours ago, AussieMick said: Hi all I’ve purchased a Zen Mk3...what’s the first thing I should do? Put my laptop n the bin? Mick Hi Mick. Definitely no. The Innuos can pull songs off your Laptop connected to your home network. While most of us the Innuos as a streamer for Tidal etc, it is nice to have the option of occasionally listening to music stored on the hard drive (after ripping CDs), or listening to music stored on computers in your home network. Also, from memory, when I first bought my Innuos Zen Mk3 new, it sounded mega thin and bright. After about 2-3 weeks of use, it turned into the sweetest warm detailed player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieMick Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Good to know about the burn in needed, thank you. I’ll be ripping my CD collection and I have a NAS drive as well. The laptop won’t get anywhere near my hifi system anymore. An “electrical storm in a box”. Anybody finding value in an aftermarket power cable? All the best Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Audiophile Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 9 hours ago, AussieMick said: Anybody finding value in an aftermarket power cable? All the best Mick Absolutely, I was initially very sceptical about power cords. Tried Nordost, A Sydney made custom audiophile cable (from Len Wallis Audio), Voodoo cables in the US, etc. All, made a big difference. However, it was the Ice Age power cables from Ice Age Audio that made the most profound difference. Google 'Ice Age Audio' power cables. Well priced and heavy gauge Cooper, cryo frozen treated, and made with AU plugs by an American company. I and my friends ended buying about 20 cables from this company. Zero regrets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieMick Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I’m a big believer in them. I’ll check out ice age, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Audiophile Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Thick juicey 10 gauge copper conductors, warm rich sound, better bass, and quieter background. Really, back for buck stuff. I even use it for my headphone amp and computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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