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Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
This is the only entry on the net I read someone claiming to have bettered the Phoenix. I don’t know if I believe him because this is a selling ad (Mano ULTRA mkII Music Streamer). By the way the Mano doesn’t have a USB output. Check what he wrot... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@sns Thank you for your advice. I have a simple but relatively good streamer ifi Zen with a nice DAC Musician Aquarius. I am not worried that my streamer is better than what these guys have :) I did read about what gear they used, and it is a va... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@kijanki Yes I get it. I am definitely buying a Phoenix when I find one on the secondhand market or if someone recommends an equally good USB reclocker. Look at all these positive review on the net. I didn’t list those on Audiogon: https://dar... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@kijanki I totally agree I am not disagreeing at all. But.. how can you explain all the positive reviews about the Phoenix. I can make a long list of positive reviews on Audiogon and on the net. Anyone found a negative review yet? Can someone ex... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@djones51 This is true. A reclocking USB device doesn't alter the speed at witch the DAC asynchronously retrieves USB data packets. Additionally, USB reclockers claim to only repacket the data without altering it. So how can one explain all the po... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
We are just exchanging experiences and information sns :) Look what I found. It is sure interesting info worth investigating. Check this:  head-fi.org - Innuos Phoenix USB Reclocker "Then this weekend I plugged it between a Sonore UltraRendu a... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
It would be interesting if someone who owns a Phoenix shares his experience. I will eventually list links of reviewers who mentioned their gear and some were expensive.  
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
Kindly, I would like to ask people who have experience (or info with links) of the Phoenix in comparison with other USB reclockers (if any) to contribute in this discussion.      
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
"A server that optimally renders usb should negate the need for such a device." - It should, but does it do that in reality? What I read on Audiogon reviews or on the net negates this claim. Again I am not questioning the usefulness of the Phoeni... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
Yes, how nice of you. Goodbye :)  
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@jjss49 the title of this discussion is "Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?"  
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
Audiobacon tested with several source. "Does the server you connect the Phoenix to matter? I tried a custom music server with LPS, a laptop, and of course the Innuos ZENith SE Mk.2. The short answer is “hell yeah.” Even a laptop powered by only a... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@jjss49 I really would like to think this is true, but what I read disputes it. Owners of expensive gear swear by it check the Phoenix reviews here on Audiogon. @lordmelton Here is the comparison with the SOtM tX below. Check what Audiobacon wro... 
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
@jjss49 Don’t we all know that lol. I can wait till I find it in the secondhand market in the EU. @lordmelton I remember I read the Phoenix bettered the SOtM tX, I will find the link. With regards to the lps, I know there are very good expensive... 
Seeking Amp / Preamp Upgrades
@yyzsantabarbara thank you very much for sharing your experiences. I like your approach to preamps, that they should be neutral and transparent. When I had a basic DAC I used a tube preamp to give a holographic warm effect. Then I bought a Musici...