Zen Mini Mk3 to Zenith Mk3 Migration

[zym]

I'm looking good at upgrading my streamer from current Zen mini mk3 to Zenith mk3.
Simple question. Can I use the usb backup from mini and restore all my current music files to the Zenith?
Also, do you have any experience of Digital to Digital converters? I would need to connect the Zenith usb output to coax spidf Inputs my dac. Have you tested any such devices? I'm currently looking at Denafrips and Audiophilleo.

Thanks
Mike

 

[mikehughescq]

In answer to the first question my understanding was that using the USB backup is exactly what you do.

 

[Stephen Healy]

There is an article on this forum with tips to migrate systems:

Thread 'Tip of the Day - System Migration'

Aug 6, 2024

A scenario that often occurs is the need to migrate your music library from an existing Innuos server on to a new one – a common situation when upgrading from one Innuos server to another, such as a ZENmini Mk3 to a ZEN Mk3 for example.

The mistake that is commonly made is that the IMPORT tool is used for this process, importing from the old server directly (using Import from NAS), or from an existing USB/NAS backup.

However, the correct approach is to Restore your Backup, because not only does this upload all your stored music files again but also important Sense library data such...

• Stephen Healy
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