02-May-2015, 01:33
I'm new here and just installed 7.1.3 today. I noticed a bit more clarity in the treble and upper midrange. Interestingly, I was comfortable with the volume set at -10 db where previously I didn't want to go much higher than -20 db in 7.1.1. Maybe there is less distortion that allows me to do this? Tape hiss on older recordings was more noticeable, probably because of the higher volumes.
I did notice some shrillness in loud choral passages on the Eugen Jochum recording of Carmina Burana ripped from a CD at 16/44.1. But I also had a new 24/96 download of the same recording and this version sounded much better..clear diction had replaced the shrillness.
I'm running a modified (Mojo Audio) Mac Mini connected to a Devialet 200 using Audirivana in integer mode one. The speakers are Aerial Acoustic 6s with Nordost Blue Heaven speaker cable.
I did notice some shrillness in loud choral passages on the Eugen Jochum recording of Carmina Burana ripped from a CD at 16/44.1. But I also had a new 24/96 download of the same recording and this version sounded much better..clear diction had replaced the shrillness.
I'm running a modified (Mojo Audio) Mac Mini connected to a Devialet 200 using Audirivana in integer mode one. The speakers are Aerial Acoustic 6s with Nordost Blue Heaven speaker cable.