Stream3 plus Zen Mini Mark3

[John]

I am looking to upgrade from my Zen Mini Mark3+LPSU with its 1 TB SSD for ~500 CDs to a Stream3. I sometimes use the Mini as a Roon Core in addition to listening to the CDs I've ripped to its SSD.

What is the better option:

#1 - Stream3 with a SSD for use as a Roon Core and copy the CDs I ripped to the Mini, or

#2 - Stream3 with no SSD but linked to the Mini for continuing use with its CDs and Roon Core?

#1 is a bit more expensive but simpler than #2.

What say the Innuos savants about the best option?

 

[DanCollier]

The best option would be a STREAM 3 with integrated storage. You don’t necessarily need to purchase it with storage included, as you can install this yourself if you prefer, which can help save on budget. Of course, in case you were not already aware, there is an ongoing trade up scheme - https://innuos.com/tradein-levelup/

That said, if your priority is achieving the best sound quality, I would recommend giving the Sense app a try, as the vast majority of our users find it delivers a noticeable improvement in sound quality compared with Roon .