DAC Regenerator and Reclocking Devices

Hey Tim, we good. My situation is somewhat different. I use an Aurender server/renderer/streamer in lieu of a Laptop/Desktop "PC-type" source. All are computers, but the claim to fame of the former is that the storage is optimized for audio (HHDs/modem-routers feed the signal to SSDs (cache) before output), and noise is greatly reduced compared to the former. The opportunity then becomes more of modifying the sound vs (so much) eliminating noise.

The review I read of the ISO Regen claimed that it put "meat on the bones" (additional harmonic texture) to the resulting sound. This is always a good thing IME, thus my primary interest in the Regen.

You are likely experiencing the benefits of both noise reduction and additional harmonic texture in your application. Good for you!

I appreciate and value your input.

Dave

Hi Dave.
I won't make a purchase until the middle of September at the earliest. The number one issue that I'm hoping to address is noise. Yes, please give us your impression the ISO Regen

Hi Tim,

Sounds good on re:September, etc. I am currently on a path of trying another very good (and returnable) USB cable in lieu of the Regen or other such device to see if that will hit the sweet spot in providing the last vestige of harmonic texture that I seek. 

I too have no immediate plans to try the newer Regen but do not preclude it from possibility in the future.

Will report back re: the USB cable.

Dave

I'm rethinking the ifi micro iUSB 3.0 given a review I read recently stating that it leans towards the cold side, which wouldn't a be good match for my system. Has anyone tried using the PS Audio LANrover? This seems to be a passive device. I'm wondering if or how it does with re-clocking  data.

goofyfoot,

Same here re: "...cold side, which wouldn't be a good match for my system".

Personally, I could do without the reclocking aspect of the Regen but I  suspect it is a part of its sonic influence.

Recent review of ISO Regen on audiobacon.net is singing to us... Looks like the cost of entry is $655 with optional LPS1 power supply plus Zenwave DC cable ($???).

Dave