Yes, it is a conundrum, but there cannot be repeatable differences that aren’t explained by the programming involved, whatever it is (or isn’t), and that means it is advertent by a manufacturer. And if a manufacturer is doing something different that sounds better, they would obviously want to market that. I would also like to hear from folks with expertise in this area; honestly, those who know this stuff way better than me tend to be a bit skeptical, and the next thing you know, you’re hearing from Amir that you’re gonna have to submit to a double blind, lol! Of course, the truly skeptical among us would start to suspect Volumio is sabotaging Qobuz Connect to get you into their ecosystem. But I’ve no idea myself.
SQ Comparison of 3 streamers
Do you concur these assessments if you were the owner?
SQ Comparison: Eversolo T8 vs Innuos Zen Mk3 vs Volumio Rivo Plus
| Feature | Eversolo T8 | Innuos Zen Mk3 | Volumio Rivo Plus |
| Tonal Balance | Slightly warm, musical | Neutral, reference | Neutral-warm, slightly lush |
| Midrange | Lush, expressive | Transparent, accurate | Smooth and natural, slightly forward |
| Bass | Tight, controlled | Tight, maybe leaner | Solid, full-bodied, a bit warmer than Zen |
| Detail Retrieval | High, smooth | Very high, analytical | High, clear |
| Dynamics | Natural, engaging | Precise, accurate | Great, rhythmic and musical |
| Soundstage Imaging | Spacious, slightly forward; enveloping | Very wide and deep; highly precise | Wide, deep, more relaxed |
| Overall Impression | Engaging & musical | Neutral & resolving | Balanced, musical, and slightly “polished” |
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