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DEXA D-Clock or Neutron Star?

I'm looking to upgrade my Cary dac a bit. Anyone have any experience with either of these two clocks? The Neutron Star seems very enticing but I've seen quite a few reviews on the D-Clock and it appears that it may be all I need. But then again, why spend $400 when I can have better at twice the price?! (Insalled prices that is) Other than an EIC connector and upgraded RCA jacks I don't see much that can be improved upon. Has anyone even bothered trying to upgrade this dac yet or am I on uncharted territory? Should I mess with it or leave it alone? Input is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
tiggerfc
tiggerfc OP
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Guess not. Well I'm doing it anyway.

Follow on question here. Is there a benefit to reclocking the transport too? Since the signal winds up getting reclocked at the dac
anyway, does it make a difference?
adlpc
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Apparently not too many people interested in re-clocking a dac! I am looking at a Behringer DCX2496 and there is a lot of talk about upgrading to a DEXA reference clock to reduce jitter. Many claim a major increase in transparency and timber accuracy.
Interested to know how your project progressed and if you observed any major improvements.
dgarretson
2,594 posts
 
I have not tried either, but have two second-hand reports that the Neutron Star is excellent. With several Audiocom generations to SC4 I found that results are all about the quality of the power source. Get the best clock & PS that you can afford.
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