Is AIR getting better in the Pro era? Thoughts of little steps.....

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Yes, there is one clear difference between AIR/USB and AES/SPDIF, AIR/USB are both asynchronous protocols, AES/SPDIF is not.  Which takes us back to how exactly the Devialet 'extracts' the clock from the AES/SPDIF feed.  I would love some more details on this point, if nothing else it would give me a clue as to if adding a Mutec REF10 might offer a sensible improvement or not.

Of course, asynchronous vs sample rate embedded. There may also be a difference in USB vs AIR. USB is terminated in the XMOS controller and AIR is terminated (I guess) directly in the amplifier. Maybe a question for one of the Devialet shop sessions this autumn?