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SQ Comparison of 3 streamers

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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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lanx0003 OP
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Finally scored a deal on a used Innuos Zen Mk3—wow. That inky black background is to die for. The soundstage and imaging are slightly better than the Rivo+, and the Sense app is superior.  Highly recommended.

soix
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Very interesting.  Being able to get a nice used Zen for around $1500 these days seems a bit of a steal to me.  Congrats! 

lanx0003 OP
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Thank you, @soix. Although it’s used, its performance justifies the price. Its articulate low end is very weighty. I assume it’s already fully broken in, so I’m going to put it in my primary rig and do some more serious listening and a side-by-side comparison with the Rivo+. I want to hear how wide and deep this thing can drive the soundstage in my main setup.

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