DAC’s

Also worth noting that the Innuos PhoenixNET Ethernet switch also seems to work wonders. While the PhoenixUSB focused individual tones and makes them pop, the PhoenixNET tames things and adds a touch of warmth and overall ease to the sound.

Of course if you have the Statement you don’t need the PhoenixUSB but the consensus on forums seems to be the PhoenixNET still improves the Statement.

Innuos has made it so that you can spend a ton of cash on their gear but they also make it dangerously worthwhile.

@jerryg123 I see you have experience with both the Innuos Statement and Zenith. I’m currently running my Zenith Mk 3 with a PhoenixUSB Reclocker (feeding my Gryphon Diablo 300 with DAC module).  The reclocker definitely focuses and cleans things up, and vocals pop and “float” more.
 

I’m wondering what the step up to the Statement would be like.  Do you have any experience with the Zenith / PhoenixUSB combo as compared to a Statement on its own?

@jerryg123 thanks anyways.  Are you planning to upgrade your Statement to the Innuos next-gen power supply?  At least from what I’ve heard reviewers say at shows (Stereophile etc), it sounds like it is very much worth it…. If you are considering this, I’m jealous!

@jerryg123 , your Statement has the same reclocker as my PhoenixUSB included inside it, in one box, so actually you are using one :)

Also, the bottom box of your Statement is the power supply.  If you aren’t aware, Innuos launched an upgrade for the bottom box of your Statement and has an upgrade program to replace yours with the upgraded version.  It’s supposed to be far superior to the non-upgraded Statement….

@jerryg123 , if your LessLoss unlocks performance, I'm curious - does it nullify the benefit of your Statement over your Zenith?  In other words, does the Statement provide zero benefit over your Zenith with LessLoss?

If so that's awesome.  Just curious.