If the team is interested in my impressions, I could describe them ..
Congrats man! Most definitely interested in hearing what you have to say about them. Hope they made a difference!
If the team is interested in my impressions, I could describe them ..
Can't wait for thr InnuosNet impressions!Good morning from Greece Guys. Yesterday I received the two devices Innuos PheonixUSB and PhoenixNET. I started by connecting only the mains switch to my digital system (Streamer Auralic Aries G1, Chord Hugo tt2 dac, Melco ethernet cables).
If the team is interested in my impressions, I could describe them ..
Following my above message I would like to add more:Guys I apologize 1,000 times, but I have to be away from home for 2 hours. As soon as I return I will do a full analysis.
Quickly and only for Phoenix NET, I just connected it to my system: Quiet! Absolute silence!! Even the smallest notes can be heard now, which I did not hear at all before, or were very weak. Everything can be heard now, even the smallest instrument of the orchestra. Keep this in mind: Incredibly quiet, I can now turn on my amplifier volume much more without being disturbed.
More when I return ..
Yes, please! Very curious as to your impressions of each component individually, and then the two together.Good morning from Greece Guys. Yesterday I received the two devices Innuos PheonixUSB and PhoenixNET. I started by connecting only the mains switch to my digital system (Streamer Auralic Aries G1, Chord Hugo tt2 dac, Melco ethernet cables).
If the team is interested in my impressions, I could describe them ..
I think you'll be very happy with the combo—I found the PhoenixUSB enhances both of the above.What he did not give me:
1. More 3D image than I already had.
2. I did not notice much change in the low frequencies (Bass).
I had exactly the same reaction, and, like you, couldn't live without it!I admit to being very surprised because most improvements are subtle ,this isnt
I am one who has recently discovered that noise from any and all sources is what distinguishes good from great equipment...I own the dave blu2 and feed my optical rendu into the phoenix and into my blu2....I was at first very skeptical as to whether or not the phoenix would prove worth the cost given how good things sounded already....well, I was shocked when I first listened with the phoenix...the blacker background makes everything stand out and sound more distinct....the bass is more prominent and in general it is easier to listen to...in truth if I had never gotten the phoenix I would have been happy with the setup but now I could live without the phoenix, it is that good....I admit to being very surprised because most improvements are subtle ,this isnt
Yeah, it is definitely very, very noticeable. Prior to the Phoenix I had the Uptone Audio ISO Regen with the LPS. It blew me away. I did not expect the ISO Regen to sound so good. Once the Phoenix came out, I knew I wanted it, so I bought it blind. The ISO Regen was great, but the Phoenix USB is better. No regrets at all.actually, the improvement is not subtle...I was skeptical and bought it with the understanding I could return it if I didnt feel it was worthy...it literally took me an afternoon to know I would keep it
It's pretty impressive, what the unit offers. Even with a high end setup like yours, which many would consider end game, the phoenix still manages to squeeze some more out of it.
Sorry for off the topic post but since you mentioned Audirvana, I would request you to try Steinberg WaveLab Element. This is an audio editing tool but plays music far better than other players, in my openion.Well, so I get the HP, amp, and cables situation sorted and start focusing on the optimization of the front-end of the chain (got two batteries ordered for the HMS and TT2) and then I see this! Seems the PhoenixUSB is definitely in my future and shooting up my list since I'm focused on the front-end right now anyway. I'm fine with using MBP and Audirvana for now although the ZENith MK3 now seems most likely to end up being the server/streamer I'd eventually like to add. In the near-term, it seems the PhoenixUSB will make the most impact and work within my budget. I can only add piecemeal at this point, i.e. below $5K.
Can this integrate with Qobuz (Tidal)? I use streaming more than half the time and switch back and forth between Qobuz and my local library constantly so that'd be important.Sorry for off the topic post but since you mentioned Audirvana, I would request you to try Steinberg WaveLab Element. This is an audio editing tool but plays music far better than other players, in my openion.