03-May-2015, 23:42
I tested the new firmware for some hours today, playing files from stereo and stereoplay test sources as well as my preferred tracks such as King Creosote & John Hopkins, Bats in the Attic or Yello, Till Tomorrow.
I streamed from my Mac using Air Wifi and played hires tracks with 92khz and 192 khz, SAM enabled on my D200 and B&W 804D.
Indeed, I noticed a wider spread in the soundstage, a well bodied bass and great sounding voices which seem to be even better placed than before. Compared to the previous firmware, I also listened that trumpets sounded more natural again.
I confirm that the temperature seems to be lower.
In regard to the white noise problem there seems to be an improvement as well, I experienced the crackling noise only once during a track at 192khz. It disappeared immediately after playing the same track at 92 khz (Stereo Hörtest Edition Vol. III, Full Moon over Istanbul, The Larry Coryell Organ Trio).
I streamed from my Mac using Air Wifi and played hires tracks with 92khz and 192 khz, SAM enabled on my D200 and B&W 804D.
Indeed, I noticed a wider spread in the soundstage, a well bodied bass and great sounding voices which seem to be even better placed than before. Compared to the previous firmware, I also listened that trumpets sounded more natural again.
I confirm that the temperature seems to be lower.
In regard to the white noise problem there seems to be an improvement as well, I experienced the crackling noise only once during a track at 192khz. It disappeared immediately after playing the same track at 92 khz (Stereo Hörtest Edition Vol. III, Full Moon over Istanbul, The Larry Coryell Organ Trio).
iMac Core i9, Roon lifetime, Qobuz Sublime+, OPPO BDP-103EU, Kanex Pro HDMI Audio Extractor, Dual CS 617Q, Devialet 220 PRO Core Infinity, Bowers&Wilkins 804 D2, Oppo HA2, Sennheiser HD 800S, Living Room, Enjoy Listening, Germany
