Phonitor2 doesn’t appear to editorialize signal that’s coming in from the source to its own DNA. With that being said, I would point in direction of source own signature as a suspect.
Ability to clearly expose changes of source components were on display with my latest upgrade of operating system for PS Audio DirectStream DAC. Differences between previous OS “Windom” and “Sunlight”, which is the latest OS, was quite a revelation. And Phonitor2 broke down those differences with incredible ease.
Difference was so grand that it could easily fool anyone into thinking that they’re listening to a different DAC.
Point is, Phonitor2 doesn’t lie and it’s a capable “microscope” into your audio chain. I don’t know if anyone could claim Phonitor DNA to be the most neutral or linear. But it’s close IMHO.
Ability to clearly expose changes of source components were on display with my latest upgrade of operating system for PS Audio DirectStream DAC. Differences between previous OS “Windom” and “Sunlight”, which is the latest OS, was quite a revelation. And Phonitor2 broke down those differences with incredible ease.
Difference was so grand that it could easily fool anyone into thinking that they’re listening to a different DAC.
Point is, Phonitor2 doesn’t lie and it’s a capable “microscope” into your audio chain. I don’t know if anyone could claim Phonitor DNA to be the most neutral or linear. But it’s close IMHO.