DAC’s

Also worth noting that the Innuos PhoenixNET Ethernet switch also seems to work wonders. While the PhoenixUSB focused individual tones and makes them pop, the PhoenixNET tames things and adds a touch of warmth and overall ease to the sound.

Of course if you have the Statement you don’t need the PhoenixUSB but the consensus on forums seems to be the PhoenixNET still improves the Statement.

Innuos has made it so that you can spend a ton of cash on their gear but they also make it dangerously worthwhile.

@nyev no intention of installing any reclockers or power supplies. I use LessLoss Fire Wire 640X on my DACs and digital front ends as well as analog. Also with the LessLoss Echos End DAC there is no need for any digital tomfoolery nor with my 680D. I am not an advocate for external clocks and every one I have tried has a truly made an organic DAC like the LessLoss sound muffled, vailed, like my ex wife biting a pillow. 
 

Not saying the Phoenix is not helping your sound, it may be showing the shortcomings of your inboard DAC and it’s clocking ⏰ 🕰 

@jerryg123 , your Statement has the same reclocker as my PhoenixUSB included inside it, in one box, so actually you are using one :)

Also, the bottom box of your Statement is the power supply.  If you aren’t aware, Innuos launched an upgrade for the bottom box of your Statement and has an upgrade program to replace yours with the upgraded version.  It’s supposed to be far superior to the non-upgraded Statement….

@nyev yes I am aware I have no intention in upgrading. I am not going to chase the dragon, quite content. Also no need for a reclockers in my Zenith with the LessLoss. Played these upgrade games with boats and motorcycles. I am very very happy and no need for upgrades anywhere in my systems. 
 

One day you will get there. What I lack in youthful exuberance, I make up for with age and treachery. 😈

@jerryg123 , if your LessLoss unlocks performance, I'm curious - does it nullify the benefit of your Statement over your Zenith?  In other words, does the Statement provide zero benefit over your Zenith with LessLoss?

If so that's awesome.  Just curious.