Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?

@tjag and all,

Is there any reason you can’t mix and match re-clockers with DACs?

Let’s say I have a Denafrips Pontus ll DAC, is there any reason I wouldn’t be able to add a Phoenix DDC to it?

Thanks in advance.

JD

@curiousjim That would not be a problem, provided you have a USB input and you are feeding from a USB output, but it would probably be better if you chose one of the Denafrips DDCs first because they have clock connections.

Then if you really wanted more re-clocking you could put a Phoenix in front of them. Maybe you would get some improvement, you’d have to try.

Holo audio Titanus. 

I recently purchased a PhoenixUSB.  My first impression following breakin was that it was very good - more separation, soundstage, and focus.  But I thought it might have need a tad “HiFi” sounding, but still better with than without.  I then bought a PhoenixNET.  This device perfectly completes the PhoenixUSB.  This device calms down the sound, and makes it totally natural.  It gives the music a solidity and a confidence to it.  I can’t imagine one without the other now.

That said, I agree that if you have a top end premium streamer that handles the clock already, then I’m not sure it’s worth it.  In fact, you could argue that it makes more sense to just go with a top end streamer rather than buying a PhoenixUSB.  With the PhoenixUSB you must use a top notch power cord along with the streamer, and you will need a top notch second USB cable.  So for all of that cost, it’s not THAT much if a stretch to go for a top end streamer like the InnuOS Statement.  In retrospect I think I might have done that instead, and done without the PhoenixUSB.  Still would have got the PhoenixNET though.

@nyev,

you are spot-on. It does though irk that innuOS makes you buy two power supplies and 2 clocks for more or less the same purpose, doesn‘t it? And adding the $6-7k to the DAC budget might have significant benefits as well…