20-May-2015, 15:16
(20-May-2015, 13:58)iamwappie Wrote: I my believe my system sounds better with SAM off than when on. This is (probably) not how it should be. What strikes me most is that when I turn SAM on, voices become smoother but to an extend that it is at cost of details. Less clarity, less treble maybe. Now I wonder if this is a shared opinion or has to to with the SAM profile for my speakers?
I did not remember to have noticed this effect on 7.1.1 firmware and I've still planned to take a moment to revert and test but for now I play with SAM off.
Today my first detailed listening session with FW8 (compared to 7.1.1).
B&W 800D with SAM on 37% and via Ethernet and USB connection - no DPM:
Pros
- Wider Sound Stage
- Clearer and more articulated bass
- USB quality significantly improved
Cons
- A lot of high and mid frequency emphasis
- Voices and Instruments did Sound more Natural with 7.1.1
- Amp ist getting warmer with DPM Off
Will further Continue to Test and Share Findlings