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Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@rfagon very interesting. I am looking forward to read the results of your comparisons.  
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@lordmelton Hope this helps MusicFidelity wrote: Those conventional USB filters like Jitterbug and iFi tend to ‘colour’ the sound to some degree, some like the ‘analogue’ signature but I don’t. It makes the music less engaging and seems to me ... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@gkr7007 thanks for the suggestion Koso on audiophilestyle.com tested the Phoenix USB against the Ideon 3R Master time and the Denafrips Gaia. On 3/14/2022 at 5:12 PM, Koso said: Phoenix USB arrived today. Starting burn in. Will report my find... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
Here is Antipodes company's recommendation with regard to the best output. Of course it is meant to be applied when using their own gear.   About Ethernet vs USB vs Digital Outputs Many DAC manufacturers insist that their Ethernet input is bes... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
With regard to the importance of using a high end streamer vs USB reclocker, here is a good insight Ciggavelli wrote: I’ve had a few streamers (from budget to TOTL), and I found that adding the Innuos PhoenixUSB makes an improvement on all of t... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@axeis1  Here is an acknowledgment for the M-Scaler  number1sixerfan wrote: I will say, the Phoenix USB reclocker definitely made a difference in my system: blacker background, which I think leads to the increase in perceived detail/separation... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@rfagon interesting comment. Yes, I read in several places that the AES sound is more natural than the USB. Although, it could be DAC dependant also as seen in the review below. Roasty wrote: With my Rockna, I prefer AES over i2s, and i2s over... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@lordmelton thank you. My future purchase will depend on how long I can wait for the Phoenix to appear on Hifishark :). If it is too long I will go the DDC way. It would be very interesting to know how SOtM USB performs in comparison to the I2S ... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
This case is closed. A reviewer "Koso" on audiophilestyle.com tested the Phoenix USB against the Ideon 3R Master time (USB reclocker) and the Denafrips Gaia DDC (no USB output).     Posted May 27 On 5/27/2022 at 8:08 PM, beautiful music sai... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
Premium gear and expensive. I can't afford this :)  
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@audioman58 do you have a link to their products please?  
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@gavin1977 The Pink Faun USB Bridge is a good solution when streaming from a PC. You know what, I am starting to think it is the USB that is complicating things. The USB was originally developed for computer communications and not for audio. They... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@djones51 Thanks djones51. We are here to share and learn.  
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@jjss49 What is it with you and this attitude? Apparently you have close no knowledge in digital gear. You asked for advice in a thread you created: Wisdom of buying high priced digital gear (given new advancements underway) As I am fairly ... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@sns I believe that reviewer on head-fi (muski) is doing pretty well for himself and his system. This is his gear: Devialet Expert 1000 Pro $35000 DAVE DAC $14000 M SCALER DIGITAL $5650 Innuos PhoenixUSB $3195 Focal Utopia $2600 Sonore Opt...