Innous Zen Mini MK 3


Here goes, another streamer thread. Does anyone have any experience with this streamer, specifically with the internal DAC. The Mini is at the top of my price range and, for now, I would like to avoid buying an external DAC. How would it compare to the internal DAC in the Node 2i?
As an aside I like that the Innous has a CD ripper, but I could do without one.
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I have a ZEN Mini 3 that I am experiencing some confusion about. I want to be able to access via my Windows 10 and Android controllers two SSHD that contain my previously ripped CD collection. These drives are USB connected to my Baetis Prodigy 2  audio computer which is Cat 7 Ethernet connected to my router. I am told by Baetis support that these drives can be relocated from the Baetis and USB connected to the routers USB connections which will enable them to be accessed on my network.

Innous support states that "Regarding using the Mini as a DLNA renderer, that is not possible - the Mini is only a DLNA server".
 Yet, according to the reviews @ Darko & @ Audio Beatnik, this process is possible.
Obviously, I would think the the manufacturer would be correct, and that is where my confusion is...Here below are the review excerpts supporting this claim...


Excerpts from Darko and Audi Beatnik reviews of the Innuos Zen Mini 3

...It will also stream from local network storage…

...It works as a Roon Core or Roon Endpoint, as well as supporting UPnP mode...

...It can also stream from a local network storage – whether that’s a dedicated NAS or just a network share on your PC/Mac/Linux machine...

...Simply point a web browser at my.innuos.com and it will automatically find any ZEN devices on the same network. From there, we can rip CDs, manage the library, back it up to an external location or switch between several modes of operation: Roon Ready, Roon Core, UPnP and Squeezebox Server...

...Users with existing libraries can import their collection via network transfer or direct USB drive attachment...


So can anyone give me guidance of another way to accomplish this task or enlighten me to something I might obviously be missing? 


Thanx guys, "Mooncrikit"