Recent content by Stephen Healy

This was actually pre-scheduled for PULSE into discontinued after Stream was announced and when the 20% Multiroom offer expired on the 15th. However, we do have some stock remaining so for now are keeping it active. However, this is the final remaining stock which is finite, so when its gone it...

Certainly, the standard USB ports can be used just as they always have with our previous products - for this reason they actually still perform really well, its just that the module approach really lets us push SQ up to 'the next level'. The module should ideally be fitted by your dealer, we...

PhoenixUSB will benefit absolutely everything output by the Innuos, so is still absolutely relevant to files stored internally on an SSD. You do not have to get a Stream1 with a module fitted in it right away, you could add the PhoenixUSB at a later date if needed, but it would certainly improve...

I have not had first-hand experience with the Rendus, but since you own both a Rendu and a ZENmini you can test the playback output on both and see which you prefer. If you think the ZENmini sounds better then yes, you could get a Stream1 and have 2 Innuos players rather than 2 Rendus. The...

Not in the immediate pipeline but some consideration could be put around this. Keep in mind that PULSAR -> Stream3 be more a gain in features/functions rather than SQ but makes sense if there are some aspects of Stream3 you would really like to have (storage, IR remote etc)

It would bring you close, but the main benefit of this approach would be a reduction in sheer number of boxes and cables etc, so its a question of your specific priorities really. It would be appealing to someone like me who prefers minimalism, but to more 'performance maximisers' the approach...

Absolutely - that all is correct and sounds like a sensible approach! A 'bare' Stream3 would be very much like adding a PULSAR, but the difference here is that a Stream3 could be adapted to a full-on server with storage, ripping etc. A ZEN Next-Gen would be very similar in functionality to...

It depends, but 15v/2a is obviously more peak potential current than 12v/1.5a can offer, so I think that could be pushing it. Maybe get in touch with them and find out what the typical wattage consumption is under the type of usage you would use, as its quite possible their power intake allows...

Prices went to dealers yesterday so you will now begin to see online listings for the new products with their prices gradually appearing - some are already up now. In Euros, Stream1 starts at €2250 and Stream3 starts at €5800 (storage and modules, if needed, would be added to this). LPS1 will be...

Yes the Stream1 could play off the USB drive, but that is not really advisable on a long term basis. If you were considering an upgrade via the Stream series, then I would suggest a Stream1 with internal storage and restore your backup into that. You then have scope now or in the future to...

Keep in mind Stream series replaces both Mk3 and PULSE series. The base PULSAR RRP is $6649; the Stream3 is $7250 and uses a similar power architecture to PULSAR but has all the generational benefits of much faster performance, full server (UPnP and Roon Core functionality), option to rip CDs...

I'm still drafting the 'megathread' which will go into more detail, but am conscious i said i would reply today so will have to give very quickfire and short answers: Generational benefits of Stream vs Mk3 are all on the website; faster, better chassis, modular, optional storage, better PSU, IR...

It will be yes, but as mentioned before the LPSU or LPS1 would be an easier and more cost effective upgrade. More than just sound quality, Stream1 will have a much, much bigger feature set than PULSEmini

Hmm. you could do that but you manually have to move a copy of each rip from the ZENith over to the Stream3 so there is more management involved. It could be easier to actually have the storage in the Stream3 treated as a 'NAS backup' destination, so after you have ripped some more CDs on the...

Certainly you can, in fact PULSE series was often considered an upgrade for users who already had, for example, a ZENmini Mk3 and were happy to keep it as a ripping NAS but wanted better sound - you could add a PULSE or PULSAR as an endpoint and have that do the streaming instead for better...