What happened to the Innous discussion

I went from a Node 130 to an Innuos Zen Mk3. I did notice an improvement. I'm using a kinda pricey USB cable. 

There are far more expensive streamers than mine, but I'm happy with what I have. I bought mine in lightly used condition and still in warranty. 

What do you want to know about Innuos if you've already tried it? 

I don't recall the details of the post, but the title was poorly chosen and the OP couldn't go back and change it. 

@baylinor I'm also using a U18 to convert to I2s

@bassbuyer Same. I use the cd ripper more than I thought I would. Just used it yesterday. 

So, you're comparing the two streamers going into different inputs on your dac with different cables.  It could be that your dac does better with a coaxial input.  I have no idea, but you're comparing more than just the two streamers. 

@mojo771 I don't know which would work better with your dac.  I believe USB uses the clock in your dac where coaxial uses the clock in the source.  That could create a difference in sound quality.  

I bought a USB cable that retails around $500 when I bought my Innuos.  I haven't done any comparisons with other USB cables. I know some guys spend a lot more on USB cables.

I had always felt that my streamer sounded better than my cd/sacd player which I connect to my dac via coaxial digital.  I bought an Acoustic Zen MC2 coaxial cable and now the sound quality is close.  I never thought a digital cable would make much difference, but it did.

There may very well be little difference between the Innous streamer and the Vault.  IDK.  My Innous goes to a U18 ddc and into the i2s input on my dac.  I haven't listened to it by going USB directly into my dac.  I already had the U18, so I'm using it. 

I was just pointing out that you're looking at more than just the difference in streamers.  I'm not saying that your conclusion is wrong.