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@frank7036 Thanks for response: 1) The Bricasti is a full M1S2 with all the current upgrades. I compared it with the Chord Dave (with the M-Scaler), Mola Mola Tambaqui, and Weiss 502. I preferred the Bricasti and only plan to upgrade if Bricasti generates an upgrade. I did consider the Bricasti...

Hello, I currently have an Innuos Pulse with a Phoenix USB feeding into a Bricasti M1S2 DAC. The plan is to upgrade the streaming system in the third quarter of 2025. Would I be better served replacing the Pulse and Phoenix USB with a Zen NG with the Phoenix Lite added or by adding a Phoenix...

@Stephen Healy Do you have information regarding the streaming quality of the Pulse relative to the Zenith MK 3? I would keep the Phoenix USB to work with the Zenith.

I currently have a Pulse with a Phoenix USB and a NAS. The music from my SACD player sounds much better than the same ripped files from the NAS. Would a Zenith MK 3 approach, or meet, the quality from a Marantz 8003 SACD (old)? How would the Zenith compare to the Pulse in regards to streaming...

I did try the DS Mk2, but found the sound to be a bit muddied, particularly after hearing the Chord Dave and the Tambaqui. The two later DACs provided improved instrument separation although the Dave was a bit too clinical for my taste, particularly with the M-Scaler in the mix. I had a chance...

Well, the Bricasti M1S2 arrives soon (Used from TMR). The Bricasti reduces Jitter to 6ppb. Is the Phoenix USB overkill since it addresses the same issue, or are there other gains to be had running it between the Pulse and the M1S2?

Today I was still having problems with my large list. I reloaded the list from Qobuz to Sense and the entire 602+ list transferred over and the shuffle function is working. The shuffle icon from the list page (PLAY \/) is the one that works. The shuffle icon as the bottom of the Now Playing...

I also noticed the shuffle function does not work on my large play list.

Currently using a PS Audio DirectStream Mk1. This is providing nice results, but now I am wondering how much better can it get. In another post it was mentioned that the Chord Dave, with the M-Scaler, was used in the Innuos listening room. I am starting a search for an upgrade to my DAC...

I converted to the Pulse streamer a month ago with the intent of testing the Phoenix USB with the Pulse and the Eversolo DMP-A6. The Phoenix USB helped the DMP-A6 a lot. There was a bigger improvement with the A6 versus the Pulse. However, the Pulse was much better than the DMP-A6, and when...

I am very happy with the Pulse and Phoenix USB. At this level everything is incremental and it really depends on the rest of the system. The Pulse was a definite upgrade over the A6. I tried the Phoenix USB with the A6 and it improved the sound as well. Combining the Pulse with the Phoenix...

Thank you. I am a new user with a Pulse and Phoenix USB feeding the signal to a PS Audio DirectStream Mk 1. I was actually started to look for a DAC upgrade, but tried this setting and it helped. May still look for an upgrade, but I feel like a just got a new DAC from Innuos.

I have made the commitment to stay with the Pulse and Phoenix USB. The pair combined provided a clearer stage with improved depth and height. I am now looking at the PS Audio Directstream mk 1 as the next piece to be upgraded. I was wondering if anyone on this forum has combined a Zenith or...

Received the Pinetree Banshee and replaced the stock Innuos USB cable. The person I purchased the Phoenix USB from added a Cardis Clear USB to seal the deal. I did some a/b/c/d testing today. 1st was the two Innuos stock cables. Then tried the Cardis between the Phoenix and Pulse, then the...

Thank you