Innuous Zenith Mk III Arrives Tomorrow

@snackeyp  Congrats on your purchase!  I have the Zenith mk2 SE and use Roon with it.  It's so easy to set-up.  I will say that mine took a few steps up in SQ by using an aftermarket powercord, quality digital cables and isolation.  I use Nordost ethernet and USB cables and Stillpoints isolation....Keep us posted.

@snackeyp 

Really excited for you!  I would connect the Zenith to your DAC and just let it run for days....After a week of playing it will sound better.

@audiotroy 

Thanks for the suggestions but I use Stillpoints Ultra 6's under my Zenith and a Nordost Heimdall 2 ethernet cable along with a Valhalla 2 USB cable....very happy with the sound I'm getting and don't think your products would be an upgrade.

@snackeyp 

That's weird!  I've ripped CD's while listening to my stored library (not streaming Tidal) and never had the system crash.  Did you shut everything down, reboot and try again without streaming?  I would contact the retailer you bought the Zenith from and run it buy them.  Keep us posted.

@snackeyp

Just remembered something my retailer told me. I use Roon and he said when I’m ripping or moving something from the quarantine area (such as duplicates) to disable Roon first, make the changes then enable Roon. If you were using Roon at the time (while streaming and ripping) that might be the reason your system crashed.

@audiotroy 

Sorry I guess I misunderstood you when you stated

"Ron if you want to make a profound change in the sound of your system the Critcal Mass footers are more akin to a major component upgrade then any footer we have ever used"

It sure sounded like your suggestions were meant for me.  I think I'll stick to the Stillpoints and highly recommend the complete 'Ultra' line of isolation products to anyone looking to improve their already good sounding gear.  I'm not a retailer promoting my products on a public forum....just a satisfied consumer trying to relate my experiences. 

@audiotroy

To be fair I have read some very good suggestions you’ve made to fellow audiophiles on this forum...... however, the fact that you are a paying, advertising retailer on Audiogon that uses this platform to offer advice AND promote your business and the products you sell should be greatly considered by anyone that participates here.

@snackeyp 

I apologize for getting into a back and forth with Dave on your thread...I should have known better and won't continue.

Are you still having crashing problems?  

Great news!  glad my suggestion worked for you.  Now to get on with some serious listening.  Let us know how it is sounding.  Also if/when you want to take the Zenith to the next level, look to the used market for power cords and isolation.  I would be happy to tell you all of the different products I've auditioned and owned for my Zenith...Congratulations again. 

@stebrn 

I'd be happy to share my thoughts on what I have tried and liked as far as isolation and aftermarket power cords for my Innuos Zenith mk2 se.

I will send you a PM to avoid any further conflict with the retailer on this thread.

@oldschool1948 

 I had a similar experience while using the EQ within Roon's DSP.  I would set or adjust a EQ filter WHILE listening to music and go back and forth to judge if I had used enough attenuation.  While going back and forth I would get a pop and then nothing ....(dropout).  I contacted the distributor who had heard of this happening before.  He said if it happens again to unplug the USB cable then plug it back in to reset the connection.... Also to prevent it form happening again PAUSE your music before going into the DSP engine to do adjustments.  After adjustments are made disengage pause...... Since I started doing it this way I've never had a dropout.

Hope this helps.