Innuos Zen Mini Mk II with an Ayre Codex

@antigrunge2 I have continued to successfully use a USB hub, but didn't forget your suggestion and found a used Intona Isolator to try between my Innuos Zen mk II and the Ayre Codex. Unfortunately it does not work at all and I cannot get a lock with any cables on hand. (Surprisingly it did provide an improvement when used from the Zen directly into a M2Tech Hiface with a BNC cable into my old Theta Gen Va.) I have no idea of the difference in galvanic isolation it provides compared to the USB hub.

@oldears ,

Did you insert it after the hub? It’s normally pretty transparent for connection purposes. However, USB is by nature trial and error. Glad you got the original problem solved

I inserted the Intona instead of the USB hub. I can't imagine why one would want to use both.

@antigrunge2Silly me, I just inserted the Intona before the hub, and it links.So tomorrow I will compare how it sounds. (I also tried the hub before the Isolator and it does not link.)

oldears

Good to read that AYRE continues to provide excellent customer service.
Perhaps all of your diligent work will assist in creating an update for other Codex owners.

Happy Listening!