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Digital system upgrades

Some of you may have read and or responded to my post about adding vinyl to an all digital system. I am not planning to add vinyl at this point, so if I were to put some of those funds towards updating my current digital system, what should I look at? I’m currently running
Innuos Zen mkIII streaming Qobuz and ripped CD and some DSD files.
The Zen is feeding a Chord Qutest via Shunyata Alpha USB which then feeds my PrimaLuna EVO 400 integrated via Purist Audio Venustas RCA. Also using Shunyata Venom NR V10 power cables.
-should I upgrade the Qutest
-add something like an Mscaler or Innuos Phoenix USB reclocker
would love to hear some thoughts.
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yage
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What speakers are in your system?
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jmphotography OP
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@yage Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII
yage
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I think you already have a very good digital setup. I’ve heard the Qutest and it’s an excellent DAC. I’m not sure swapping out the streamer or inserting a reclocker would net you anything since the DAC’s USB interface measures well. If you’re dead set on adding to the digital chain, the M Scaler would be my choice among the options you listed.

You might also want to experiment with EQ if you can. There’s s a slight dip in the on-axis measured response to the Sonetto that’s centered in the middle of the presence region (~2.7 kHz). Boost that maybe around 4 dB and see how that sounds. A Hi-Fi News review also showed a large rise (~5 dB) starting at 6.5 kHz all the way past 20 kHz. You can cut that region and see if that changes the sound for the better.

https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/speaker/floor-standing/sonus-faber-sonetto-viii-speaker-review/

https://www.sonusfaber.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/reviews/2018/Hi-Finews_Sonetto%20Review_Nov2018_UK...
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