SQ Comparison of 3 streamers

Are you looking at the Zen because you want to rip CDs or is this a discounted item on a reseller’s site? 

Nope, I don’t rip CDs, and yes — I’m curious about a used Zen 3 if it leans on the warmer side. New is beyond what I’m willing to pay. @gkelly 

interesting observation. just a point of view , or I might say, what you hear.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

As a Zen MK3 owner I will share my experience as requested.  I agree with all the points as far as neutral and uncolored sound.  It’s the best streamer I’ve heard which is why it’s in my main system.  I use Qobuz Connect to control using my iPad and it works well.  I had no issues running the Sense app before QC became available.  The added bonus for me was the CD ripper with 1TB of storage so I can stream and listen to my CDs with the same device.  I had the Eversolo A6 and A8 and preferred the sound of the Zen.  Not to mention the lack of connectivity issues I had with Eversolo.  I also got a great deal on a slightly used one from an excellent local dealer.  Highly recommend.  Hope it helps.  

Very hard to beat Innuos Sense

@lanx0003 

”That said, the Volumio app sounds better than Qobuz Connect.”

Can you expand on this in more detail? I’m not understanding how an “app” can make a difference in sound as long as the device, its output used and the downstream components remain the same.