The assumption that more money leads to better sound is often faulty. @mahgister has often made that point beautifully. And digital isn’t analogue where simplicity wins anytime because of transmission losses.
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?
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more than one thing can be true at the same time budget systems, well assembled, expertly set up, can sound very good, bring tremendous enjoyment, have enduring qualities but more money, spent wisely, will yield better sound, better music, even greater enjoyment -- if properly attuned to the owners’ tastes the above are not contradictions, they co-exist in reality... the fun (and expertise) in this hobby to put together gear that brings us musical enjoyment is to be honest about what we like, spend $ wisely up to our comfort level, find our own sweet spot it is about the music... creating our window onto musical performances to bring us happiness |
“Why spend a ton more on a Streamer or DAC to get the same performance that a low cost USB dongle gives you? ” Except it doesn’t, I have tried and tested many tweaks in my system. Again, not saying they don’t improve the sound but a $80 USB dongle won’t magically transform a laptop to a level of well designed dedicated streamer or server. +1@jjss49 |
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