What would you buy?

[simon]

Hello,
I'm just starting to investigate Innuos streamers. There's a dealer (not one I've visited before) that has an ex-demo Zenith Mk.3
How would this compare sound-wise to a PULSE? How about longevity w\ regards to software updates?
Any other pros/cons to either product?
Simon.

 

[Stephen Healy]

In terms of sheer sound, there will not be a huge difference, but the ZENith can obviously do more in terms of internal ripping, storage for hosting files, ability to run Roon Core if needed etc. If you do have a collection of music files you want to get the most out of, you should look at the ZENith.
If you are strictly only streaming Qobuz/Tidal etc, then PULSE is fine.
Longevity and software updates are likely going to be identical because they use the same underlying platform, and both have Sense 3 which will be developed for a few years to come now.