nyev
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| Diablo 300 DAC Module - upgrade DAC or Streamer? @drrsutliff thanks and good advice - I think I’ll relax and re-establish a baseline now that things are sounding fantastic again. @curiousjim per the thread my problem is solved. I was actually up all night listening to music just because I could... | |
| Diablo 300 DAC Module - upgrade DAC or Streamer? @drrsutliff thanks for your input. Currently I guess my observation is that adding vibration control, at least the type I used, was hugely detrimental to the sound of my amp. Which seems to possibly imply that the sturdiness and solidity of the fo... | |
| Diablo 300 DAC Module - upgrade DAC or Streamer? I’ve heard people complain about how Gryphon use “cheap” hard plastic feet for their amps. But my experience above makes me think this is very intentional. Gryphon sells coupling spikes for their gear (stupidly expensive of course) but they clear... | |
| Diablo 300 DAC Module - upgrade DAC or Streamer? OMG this hobby…. On a a whim I tried removing the vibration control I had recently installed under my Gryphon amp. Herbie’s Tenderfoot (firm) under a Butcher’s Block wood stand, with the amp on top. I was thinking that I hadn’t noticed this proble... | |
| Diablo 300 DAC Module - upgrade DAC or Streamer? Another option I’m seriously considering is actually to just be satisfied without the PhoenixUSB Reclocker. While 90% of what I listen to won’t sound quite as good, the fact that the other 10% can actually be played and enjoyed might be worth it t... | |
| Diablo 300 DAC Module - upgrade DAC or Streamer? @thyname I did come across ONE post where someone switched from a Diablo 300 to a Vitus to get a more full sounding midrange. I’ve not heard anyone else have this complaint however with this amp - have you? Not sure if that guy was using the Diab... | |
| DAC’s @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 ... | |
| DAC’s @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 ... | |
| 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 co... | |
| DAC’s @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 t... | |
| DAC’s @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 u... | |
| Innuos Network Isolation Switch and Reclocker (Phoenix) Yes, the power cord also affects the PhoenixUSB. Not quite in the same way however. The same change to both cords will not yield the same sonic changes from each box. | |
| Innuos Network Isolation Switch and Reclocker (Phoenix) @lollipopguild , I use two Audioquest Diamond Ethernet cables with my PhoenixNET isolator. TBH I didn’t test any other Ethernet cables aside from stock generic cords. For what it’s worth, a couple of dealers have told me that Ethernet cables make ... | |
| Warning when trying Innuos PhoenixUSB Yes, no need to plan listening in advance lol! There is an on/off switch on the back of the unit and if you have it powered it remains ready to go. You aren’t meant to turn it off between listening sessions. The warmup is just a concern when ass... | |
| Choosing an integrated for low volume listening I’ve had a great experience with my Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated’s low volume performance. I find that I can detect all of its character and tonality coming from my speakers even at the absolute lowest volume setting. I’ve never seen an amp do th... |