SAM ML Theos for ML Montis!

[amabrok]

Hi All,

I know for some of you what I am about to share will be seen as heresy but I will in any case

Staying true to the fact that Devialet is not a set-it-and-forget-it but rather an ever evolving system I decided to play around a bit.

My going in assumptions were:
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1- ML Montis will not be SAMed because of the active sub and its internal DSP despite the fact that it has by far more than the 100 votes required for SAM;
2- Since the Montis has its own internal DSP and powered sub it will in any case ignore SAM profile and apply its own processing for the sub;
3- Based on point #2, I did not see any theoretical risk on the Montis to use ML Theos SAM profile! The Montis sub will in any case use its own processing and the Panels of both Montis and Theos are very similar if not identical;
4- Some members here reported improvement in the mid-range with SAM profile, accordingly the Montis panels may benefit from the Theos SAM profile with the theoretical elimination of any risk on the sub.

Testing:
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I set up a new configurator with the Theos SAM profile and the Mute button set to "SAM on/off" and the Tone Button to control "SAM %"

Tested SAM off vs SAM 34% vs SAM 50% vs SAM 75%. Starting with the later and working my way down all while replaying a very familiar track that i know by heart.

Outcome:
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* SAM 50 and 75% >> boomy and i starting to hear and feel vibration coming out of hidden places in my room
* SAM off >> Bass cleaner but mid-range and vocals sound a bit hollow
* SAM 34% >> Even cleaner bass and a more relaxed extension, but the real pleasant surprise was on the mid-range and vocals. More presence and in front of me and the hollow (wide sound effect) is almost gone.

SAM Theos @ 34% on Montis is sweet and warm. Call me crazy