eostre23 Posted August 11, 2023 Posted August 11, 2023 47 minutes ago, Hydrology said: A 2.4.6 update was pushed out overnight to fix the bug with 2.4.5. Apparently though this bug only affected a small portion of the Innuos owners out there. Ah..ha....
Gryffles Posted August 11, 2023 Posted August 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Kirby66 said: Hey @Gryffles, I'm using a PhoenixUSB with my Zennith Mk3 and I love it. It was a distinct and immediate improvement when I took one on trial - needless to say it stayed right where it was (is) Good to know and thanks for sharing.
Peter Zapp Posted August 11, 2023 Posted August 11, 2023 3 hours ago, Kirby66 said: Hey @Gryffles, I'mGR using a PhoenixUSB with my Zennith Mk3 and I love it. It was a distinct and immediate improvement when I took one on trial - needless to say it stayed right where it was (is) It was a distinct and immediate improvement to my ZENmini Mk2 (with Keces P3) and after this to my ZENith Mk2. Prior to that the ZENmini MK2 was an significant improvement as against iPad or iPhone as streamer. The Keces P3 significantly improved the ZENmini Mk2. A better power supply for my router improved my chain a little bit (iFI Audio Power X, 12V). My unmodified Zyxel GS108B improved my chain a little bit more (only €20, bought after the modified Zyxel out of curiosity). My modified Zyxel GS108B improved my chain a little bit more (Sellarz clock and other measures). A better power supply for the switch improved my chain a little bit more (iFi Audio Power X, 5V). Some say the modified Zyxel betters entry-level commercial switches (for example Silent Angel Bonn N8, likewise based on the Zyxel). Some say higher linear power supplies further improve the Zyxel. My (second-hand) PHOENIX USB is the most expensive digital component in my (second-hand) digital chain, but turns out as good value that improves entry- and upper-level components alike. The sequence of emerging bargains biased the sequence of upgrades, i.e. 1st PHOENIX USB, 2nd ZENith Mk2. I abstained from an MK2 SE double the price (and I at times regret). So far no bargain ZEN Mk3 or ZENith Mk3 or PHOENIX NET. I understand PULSAR makes the PHOENIX USB redundant. The STATEMENT in addition makes the PHOENIX NET redundant. It's a loaded budget and an inflation of separate boxes at my digital front end, but biased by the "it's alI 1s and 0s" camp I had no confidence in buying an upmarket one-box-solution, in particular by mail-order from a private seller. With the same DAC and active speakers I believe that after the upgrades I hear in part small and in part astonishing improvements. Anyway, my flat with medium-sized room, neighbours above and below, wooden floor and ceiling, limits space and sound level for bigger speakers, horn speakers or electrostatic speakers that occasionally impressed me at audio shows. An audio show with Grimm MU-1, LS1be and SB1 triggered my recent journey. I wasn't immediately impressed at the show, but I stayed longer, came back and afterwards at home I missed something. I still struggle to verbally describe the missing quality, just as I dodge to verbally describe the perceived quality improvements in my digital front end. Some day I may conclude that Grimm MU-1, PULSAR or STATEMENT would have saved me money and a long journey, but isn't the journey the reward? 4
Guest Posted August 12, 2023 Posted August 12, 2023 Spent some time with the people at Innuos today, and I must say they are as lovely as their products are! Here's a brief chat with Nuno Vitorino, co-founder and head honcho technical guy. 7
Hydrology Posted August 13, 2023 Author Posted August 13, 2023 15 hours ago, Marc said: Spent some time with the people at Innuos today, and I must say they are as lovely as their products are! Here's a brief chat with Nuno Vitorino, co-founder and head honcho technical guy. They really are and their customer service is second-to-none. 2
Gryffles Posted August 14, 2023 Posted August 14, 2023 On 9/8/2023 at 10:05 PM, Cardiiiii said: Yes still got the MKII. Have reached out to the Aus DB to see what the power upgrade will cost. Will share details when I get them. Any updates on cost yet?
Cardiiiii Posted August 14, 2023 Posted August 14, 2023 Just now, Gryffles said: Any updates on cost yet? Nope, no one has got back to me yet.
Gryffles Posted August 14, 2023 Posted August 14, 2023 Just now, Cardiiiii said: Nope, no one has got back to me yet. Bloody hell that was fast…..you I mean, not them! Ok thanks 1
Gryffles Posted August 25, 2023 Posted August 25, 2023 In my quest to improve my digital front end I was keen to listen to a Pulsar however that’s easier said than done……… Anyway, things have evolved and if anyone is interested in a Zenith mkii please give me a shout. 1
Kirby66 Posted August 25, 2023 Posted August 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Gryffles said: In my quest to improve my digital front end I was keen to listen to a Pulsar however that’s easier said than done……… Anyway, things have evolved and if anyone is interested in a Zenith mkii please give me a shout. Evolved to Pulsar then ???
Gryffles Posted August 25, 2023 Posted August 25, 2023 25 minutes ago, Kirby66 said: Evolved to Pulsar then ??? Nope as can’t demo locally. Suffice to say I won’t be posting in the Innuos Owners thread any longer if all goes to plan 1
Snoopy8 Posted August 25, 2023 Posted August 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Gryffles said: Nope as can’t demo locally. Suffice to say I won’t be posting in the Innuos Owners thread any longer if all goes to plan I am surprised that Audio Taylor do not have it in store. Curious to know whether you have heard the Phoenix USB Reclocker? The Pulsar is supposed to be better than the Zenith MK3 + Phoenix. 1
Gryffles Posted August 25, 2023 Posted August 25, 2023 39 minutes ago, Snoopy8 said: Curious to know whether you have heard the Phoenix USB Reclocker? No, just Gieselers reclocker and that didn’t suit unfortunately. The price of the Phoenix makes no sense to me so I’m not considering it. 1
Kirby66 Posted August 25, 2023 Posted August 25, 2023 50 minutes ago, Snoopy8 said: I am surprised that Audio Taylor do not have it in store. Curious to know whether you have heard the Phoenix USB Reclocker? The Pulsar is supposed to be better than the Zenith MK3 + Phoenix. I already had my Phoenix USB before the Gieseler unit was available ... general consensus seems to be that it is very close to the Phoenix performance and given that I am a fan of most everything Clay Gieseler does, as well as the price point, I would certainly have saved $$$ and went with his if it had been a choice at the time. I'd be very interested to hear if the Pulsar really is better than Zenith MK3 + Phoenix although I don't think I'd move to streaming alone. 2
Peter Zapp Posted August 26, 2023 Posted August 26, 2023 4 hours ago, Gryffles said: The price of the Phoenix makes no sense to me so I’m not considering it. In principle, yes. There are second-hand Phoenix and ZENith or ZEN or ZENmini, Mk3 or Mk2. The PHOENIX can improve streamers that you already own. There are no second-hand PULSAR, yet.
Snoopy8 Posted August 26, 2023 Posted August 26, 2023 4 hours ago, Gryffles said: No, just Gieselers reclocker and that didn’t suit unfortunately. The price of the Phoenix makes no sense to me so I’m not considering it. If you did not like the Gieseler, than I suspect you may not like the Phoenix??? Also, the Pulsar is going for $10.5K new, while the Phoenix is $5.7K new, and does turn up occasionally in the Classifieds....
Gryffles Posted August 26, 2023 Posted August 26, 2023 12 minutes ago, Snoopy8 said: If you did not like the Gieseler, than I suspect you may not like the Phoenix??? Also, the Pulsar is going for $10.5K new, while the Phoenix is $5.7K new, and does turn up occasionally in the Classifieds.... Yeah maybe. As I've said I have no intention of finding out if I like the Phoenix. Umm, if comparing prices, which I'm not, you need to add the price of the Zenith / Phoenix vs the Pulsar. I think thats apples for apples If anyone is keen on my near mint condition Zenith II then PM me before I list it........cheers.
Hydrology Posted October 10, 2023 Author Posted October 10, 2023 For anyone considering an Innuos purchase in the not-to-distant future, there is a price rise happening within the next 7-10 days...now is the time to start locking down those consideration purchases... 5
AussieMick Posted October 22, 2023 Posted October 22, 2023 Installed. I’m glad it fixed the multiple copies bug. I haven’t delved in any further though.
Silver Audiophile Posted October 25, 2023 Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) Installed the latest version 2.5.1 Now the Innuos can't find my Aqua DAC all of a sudden (all cables connected correctly with the right input selected on the DAC) Edited October 25, 2023 by Silver Audiophile
AussieMick Posted October 25, 2023 Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Silver Audiophile said: Installed the latest version 2.5.1 Now the Innuos can't find my Aqua DAC all of a sudden (all cables connected correctly with the right input selected on the DAC) Restart the whole system? Power cycle? I know sometimes if I unplug and the plug usb on my DAC the two don’t play catch. 1
Silver Audiophile Posted October 25, 2023 Posted October 25, 2023 41 minutes ago, AussieMick said: Restart the whole system? Power cycle? I know sometimes if I unplug and the plug usb on my DAC the two don’t play catch. How good is Innuos support Always a quick response to any email. 2 1
AussieMick Posted November 10, 2023 Posted November 10, 2023 Hello, sll sad news for me with my Zen MK3 failing yesterday. A bright glow for about five seconds then a puff of smoke. I got onto Cameron at maxmedia (my unit is well out of warranty) and he was very helpful. Looks like it’ll be visiting him next weekend, then possibly back to Portugal. Has anyone had a similar experience? I’m assuming from the location of the glow that I might need a new power supply board. No idea on cost, sadly, but I do love the unit and hopefully a fix isn’t too damaging to my pocket. 1
Silver Audiophile Posted November 10, 2023 Posted November 10, 2023 6 minutes ago, AussieMick said: Hello, sll sad news for me with my Zen MK3 failing yesterday. A bright glow for about five seconds then a puff of smoke. I got onto Cameron at maxmedia (my unit is well out of warranty) and he was very helpful. Looks like it’ll be visiting him next weekend, then possibly back to Portugal. Has anyone had a similar experience? I’m assuming from the location of the glow that I might need a new power supply board. No idea on cost, sadly, but I do love the unit and hopefully a fix isn’t too damaging to my pocket. My condolences, Mick. I have the exact same model as you and similarly, I love the warm organic sound this streamer gives. The occasional software glitch, but never any mechanical fault. I'm assuming the glow came from the top right of the unit, located near the ventilation perforations holes? Surely, the mains fuse should have protected the power supply?
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