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Hey rick, thanks for the link. The most interesting bit is in the second to last para where they indicate that the streamer only contains one clock that is used from input to output. I think that synchronicity is a step that (if DIYers can take it) will lead to significant benefits.

Guys, in case anyone is interested I am selling a couple of the NewClassD reference dexa clocks: 1 x 45.158400 MHz 1 x 49.152000 MHz They come with their own power supplies and power leads. I've also got all the original packing. I put them on at DIYA for £250 each but make me an offer and I'll see ...

I managed to get hold of one of these second hand last week: http://www.rendu.sonore.us/USB.html ...yes, it's silly money for a usb card but it's a significant step beyond any card I've heard so far and embues a more natural texture to instruments along with a deeper soundstage better separation etc...

We can practice on one of these (less tears when the soldering iron slips):

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/conte ... -endpoint/

;-)

Nice catch John. I too had been following that thread but got blinded to the updates...it's been a few years. Anyway, good to hear something is happening. It's a pity that the all-in-one isn't available for 45/49M as that would enable me to compare apples and apples between these clocks and the dexa...

Not sure what you're hoping for here. The DAC is the common element in the testing setup, so swapping the DAC would just change both results? oh hang on... are you saying that the FIFO is clearing up the signal to the same level but is working harder and there are potentially more opps to improve w...

@Nigel. Yes, DAC has Ian's FIFO in it with 2 x Neutron Star clocks running at 45/49M. Audio player PC motherboard has 25M Neutron Star and USB card (your recipe) has 20M Neutron star - might be 24M...can't remember...whichever is correct ;-) usb is 12m family but usually 24m. thing is almost no-one...

@Nigel. Yes, DAC has Ian's FIFO in it with 2 x Neutron Star clocks running at 45/49M. Audio player PC motherboard has 25M Neutron Star and USB card (your recipe) has 20M Neutron star - might be 24M...can't remember...whichever is correct ;-) @Motberg - interesting about burn in time, thanks. For fut...

Before I get into details this is my current position (so that people can make their own decisions about my bias/knowledge etc). I currently use a dual motherboard (control and player) JPLAY-based system with Roon running as the front end. I have experimented with HQ Player. I like the upsampled sou...

Incidentally, I really like the neutron star clocks. They are stupid money and there is actually a project on diya that I am sure might rival the performance but my build/fiddle time is too limited now. I have 2 clocks on the FIFO in my dac and then 1 on the usb output card and one replacing the 25M...