For Sale Liv Zen (early Innuos) ripper/streamer 2Tb

[Lawrence001]

Nice device this, it was released before the company changed their name to Innuos and these were renamed Zen Mini Mk1. I've actually got 3 of them so don't really need this one! It does Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, internet radio and loads of other apps which are maintained by an active LMS user group that recently made sure BBC Sounds worked when the BBC took radio off iplayer for example. It won't do Roon or Amazon AFAIK though.

Output is done via USB into a DAC. It needs ethernet (best quality anyway) but I use it remotely from the router with a powerline adaptor.

There's a web page you can use to play it but I use good free app to control it on Android called Squeezer. I don't know much about Apple but I think iPeng is popular. Set up can be fiddly if you've not used Vortexbox/LMS/ Squeezebox etc before but I will provide support via what's app or phone to get you up and running if you're not sure. I should be able to set up and test any logins if you want before I send it too.

The early Innuos Zens were basically Vortexboxes, so its not compatible with the current Innuos software so I've rebuilt it with the latest Vortexbox software so it's up to date. The only thing that they don't seem to do anymore is album art but I'm using an app on my laptop which scans the Zen and can add album art to the folders for you once they're ripped.

I replaced the Teac drive with a NOS one a couple of years ago when it had issues and have ripped c.1000 CDs since so it will have plenty of life left.

It has loads of music on it which I'm happy to leave on so that the buyer can test it before deleting and ripping their own collection.

I think £250 is a good price for what's still a versatile streamer and ripper. Collection from N London welcome. If you're local or can give me a lift I'm happy to set it up for you myself.

 

[Lawrence001]

Bump for an oldie but a goodie.

 

[Lawrence001]

I've spent a few years experimenting with budget upgrades to the Zen. Here's the £40 power supply I use to get an uplift in performance.

https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/nevada-ps-08-6-8a-regulated-linear-mains-power-supply.html

Also, I've done some experimenting with USB convertors and found the Schiit Eitr is a great little box that takes away any trace left of digital glare, I highly recommend using it with this and they can be picked up occasionally for not much over £100. The Audiophileo is also very good but they go for a multiple of the price.

IMHO these cheap upgrades take the Zen's performance to a level you'd expect with some expensive all in one streamers. I can demo with both in use obviously but I can't sell them as I use them with my other Zen.

 

[Lawrence001]

This is now sold but if anyone wants another I still have 2 and may move to just CD in my second system (old skool!). So could work something out in January if anyone is interested.