02-Jun-2015, 17:12
(02-Jun-2015, 16:36)JMRC Wrote: 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.
Hi
I had the exact same findings for 7.1.3 as you. Initially, I went back to 7.1.1, which was the default FW for my amps. The sound was very well balanced. I have since updated to 8.0.0 and have found none of the glare or midrange thinness of 7.1.3; and none of the issues that have been documented for 8.0.0 have troubled me.
Is there a reason that you have avoided 7.1.1? Have you tried 8.0.0 recently? I personally think they make some undocumented changes to their software without a new version number, but I could be wrong.
Kerry
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