PULSE vs LUMIN U1
The U1's bit depth is 16-bit against the PULSE's 24-bit. Both share max sample rate (768 kHz) and dsd support (DSD512).
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The Innuos PULSE is a discontinued high-end network music player / streaming bridge from Innuos’ PULSE series. It is designed primarily as a digital source component for use with an external DAC, offering multiple digital outputs, extensive streaming support, and Innuos’ Sense control ecosystem. The PULSE series has been replaced by the STREAM series.
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
Input and output connections
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
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Components that show up alongside the PULSE in real systems. A verdict means the pair has been checked for compatibility and headroom — open it to see how the two get along.
The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The U1's bit depth is 16-bit against the PULSE's 24-bit. Both share max sample rate (768 kHz) and dsd support (DSD512).
The U2 Mini's bit depth is 32-bit against the PULSE's 24-bit. Both share max sample rate (768 kHz) and dsd support (DSD512).
The DMP-A8's bit depth is 32-bit against the PULSE's 24-bit. Both share max sample rate (768 kHz) and dsd support (DSD512).
The RS250A's bit depth is 32-bit against the PULSE's 24-bit. Both share max sample rate (768 kHz) and dsd support (DSD512).
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