New beta firmware 7.1.3 released

[Hifi_swlon]

[quote='dizzyorange' pid='21647' dateline='1437946772']
I went from 7.1.1 > 8.1.3 > 7.1.3. While I liked the increased clarity of the 8 series driver, the 7.1.3 really blew me away. There's a fullness to the sound, a weight and gravity.. almost like tube bloom of sorts.

I tried 8.1.3 again just because I wanted to try a couple of DSD files for the first time. I kept it running for a good few days, the extra depth in the bass with SAM being quite addictive. But overall I ended up reverting back to 7.1.1 as usual. I just find the 8.x more fatiguing, and the added depth of bass comes at a loss of the punchy bass higher up, and a much harsher treble (with my speakers and to these ears).

On a system already a tad bright, 8.x just doesn't work for me. I sense I'll move mine on if the next releases and SAM for my speakers remain the same as v 8. Not just because of that, but all things considered I'm falling well out of love with it. In fact, if there was any rival in a similar case I'd probably jump now!