Pulse Mini vs Denafrips Arce
The Arce's max sample rate is 384 kHz against the Pulse Mini's 768 kHz and its weight 3.5 kg (8 lbs) against 3 kg (7 lbs). Both share bit depth (24-bit) and dsd support (DSD256).
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About the Pulse Mini
The Innuos Pulse Mini is an entry-level network music player designed to deliver high-end audio streaming performance. Drawing from the design of Innuos's acclaimed ZEN Series, the Pulse Mini features a bead-blasted, anodized aluminum front panel and an all-metal chassis for durability and aesthetics. It runs the innuOS operating system on a custom-designed motherboard with an Intel quad-core processor, ensuring reliable and optimized music playback. The Pulse Mini supports high-resolution audio streaming, outputting PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512 via USB, and up to 24-bit/192kHz via coaxial and optical SPDIF or analog RCA outputs. It can function as a streamer, a streaming DAC, or a digital transport, making it highly versatile for integration into a wide range of HiFi systems. The device is compatible with popular streaming services like Qobuz and TIDAL, and can be used as a Roon endpoint. Its sound signature is detailed, open, and dynamic, offering a significant performance uplift over mainstream streaming devices.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Digital Outputs
- Coaxial SPDIF, Optical SPDIF
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- No
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
- Other Services
- Qobuz, TIDAL
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 215 × 74 × 342 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 3 kg (7 lbs)
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