Bluesound node + INNUOS PHOENIX USB?

I have a Michi X3 with a Bluesound 2i and have been looking at a streamer update for a while. In the narrow selection are :

Auralic Aries g2.1 or
Innuos Pulse (no remote control, not yet available?)

From the features I'm excited about Bluesound, do I get the same quality as the above products with a new Bluesound + a USB Reclocker?

Glad to hear your opinion, thanks.
Thomas

tfeldhaus10-12-2022 7:59am

kota1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 2,706 posts 10-12-2022 at 10:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you are using the Michi X3 dacs and a digital connection I would not see the benefit of changing streamers unless you don’t want to use bluos. If you want better SQ try upgrading your digital cable or your power cord for the Node. This is from a review: The headline features are a digital module powered by AKM’s AK4495SEQ DAC chip. There’s a good choice of inputs with a USB (type B) and a trio of optical and coax available. The USB will accept PCM signals up to 24-bit/384kHz and DSD128. The other digital inputs are all specified up to 24-bit/192kHz, which should be more than enough for most people.
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carlsbad Details Discussions Posts This discussion 1,551 posts 10-12-2022 at 04:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Seems like putting a $3K+ reclocker on a $300 streamer is a mismatch. I would spend my money this way (I did): Spend $3k+ on a quality streamer (I have the Innuou zenith Mk3) and use an audiophile switch to control clocking (I have the EtherRegen). Of course if you want to go with both, the zenith plus the Phoenix would be a great $8k combo.