02-Jun-2015, 16:36
Some musings on firmware V8
After a few hours with the SW 7.1.3, I had to go back to the V7.1.0 (not the V7.1.1. mind you). IMHO the new beta version added too much of sheen to the treble, with sibilance on vocals and globally receded mids, with thinner sound to vocals and strings. These are not so good qualities of Devialet electronics in general, but got worse in 7.1.3…Of course there’ s the good counterpart, such as the wider soundstage and a clearer and more articulated bass.
I only hope that the new firmware (V8.1?) will try to add greater midrange liquidity and smoother treble (besides correcting all the other software features, that although quite impressive, should come in 2nd place).
Thanks.
After a few hours with the SW 7.1.3, I had to go back to the V7.1.0 (not the V7.1.1. mind you). IMHO the new beta version added too much of sheen to the treble, with sibilance on vocals and globally receded mids, with thinner sound to vocals and strings. These are not so good qualities of Devialet electronics in general, but got worse in 7.1.3…Of course there’ s the good counterpart, such as the wider soundstage and a clearer and more articulated bass.
I only hope that the new firmware (V8.1?) will try to add greater midrange liquidity and smoother treble (besides correcting all the other software features, that although quite impressive, should come in 2nd place).
Thanks.
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