I prefer AES to USB , even with my Innuos Phoenix in the system (Bryston BDP 3, Holo Audio May). AES link sounds more real in my system.
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
I read a lot about the Innuos Phoenix USB and everyone sings its praises even owners of expensive gear. The problem is that it is expensive.
There are other reclockers like iPurifier3, the Ideon Audio USB Re-clocker 3R, or the SOtM tX-USBultra USB Audio Reclocker. In forums the feedback is that the Phoenix beats a lot of the reclockers.
Does anyone have experience with a USB reclocker that does as good job as the Phoenix USB?
Showing 2 responses by rfagon
“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:
The AES sampling rate is on par with Coaxial and less than USB/I2s. Wouldn’t the lower sampling rate be an issue for you? Any experience with the I2s?” ====================================================== I don't know if sampling rate capability would be an issue (for PCM recordings). USB sounds less real than AES to me, with or without the Phoenix in my system. I’m going to listen thru USB again with and without Phoenix, on PCM and DSD recordings. …..sorry, no experience with I2s.
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