12-Jun-2015, 20:04
(12-Jun-2015, 19:03)amabrok Wrote:(12-Jun-2015, 18:36)PhilP Wrote:(12-Jun-2015, 17:57)GuillaumeB Wrote: First impressions of 8.1 are positive. Not sure if it's quite as good as 7.1.3 but it's very close. And also I've got DPM on at the moment. Might try toggling that on and off.
Guillaume
Yes, its funny but I think maybe 7.1.3 is still a bit better - slightly less analytical. The main problem I have with 8.1 is with some vocals which are a bit harsh/grainy. I've always associated those type of defects with noise in the system (EMI/RFI/mains) but I'm not sure why 8.1 should be worse in this respect. Perhaps DPM is part of the cause - worth trying switching it off anyway.
Actually I'm so much in love with 7.1.3 that I still resist firmware 8 and to date never tired any release , neither 8.0 nor 8.1.0 (both old and new).
I still can't believe that we have to denote releases by old and new
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I've made up my mind. I prefer7.1.3. It is just wonderful!
8.1 has lots of detail and probably better bass, but with 7.1.3 instruments and performers are in my room. There is a directness and realism to the presentation that 8.1 does not do despite being more detailed. 8.1 is improved compared to 8.0.0 and has moved in the direction of 7.1.3, but instead of keeping the strong points of 7.1.3 there is just more detail. This might be system dependent of course. Maybe 7.1.3 is a perfect match for my setup. However, judging from the responses of amabrok, PhilP and Guillaume and others I think 7.1.3 is special.
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