06-Nov-2015, 19:37
(06-Nov-2015, 18:12)Confused Wrote:(06-Nov-2015, 16:57)moreno1973 Wrote:(05-Nov-2015, 21:40)Confused Wrote: I used to love 7.1.3beta, and after many months on 8.1.3, a few weeks ago I did try switching back to 7.1.3beta. (with old config cards) I was quite surprised to find I didn't like it as much as the 8.1.3, so soon reverted back (forwards) to the latest firmware.
What is Your listening configuration for 8.1.3 (SAM on or off, DPM?, etc)
SAM on, although in 7.1.3 it was usually set to 100%, in 8.1.3 I usually set to 40%. Most of the time I run with DPM on, I don't think it makes a massive difference, although from time to time I am flirting with DPM off, but haven't reached a firm conclusion that this is any better or worse. DPM is a strange one. One time I was listening and thought that things were not quite as they should be. Tried turning DPM off, and then thought that it sounded better. Other times I have tried DPM on / off back to back and found no difference. Don't get me wrong though, I'm not DPM obsessed, most of the time I leave it on and I'm more than happy.
In my system DPM helps much in lowering Devialet temperatures...
What are sound advantages in 8.1.3 comparing to 7.1.3 according to You?
