23-Dec-2015, 17:24
I have had a good listen and I do think it is sonically different, but is it better? Yes, it does seem to have a slightly cleaner (more clinical?) sound and bass seems tighter, but to me it is not as enjoyable to listen music in my system. Treble is glassy, in my opinion it is less musical and sounds like Naim Hi-Fi. I know the presentation is different because it now hurts my left ear! Tne soundstage seems narrower and it doesn't make me tap my feet! I have been without my amp for a few weeks as it had to go back for repair. So it could be that my ears have detuned, or that the new component they replaced is running in, but my hot left ear is telling! Back to 8.1.3 for now.
Devialet 250 Firmware 10.1 SAM 100% (USB & AIR Ethernet) Wilson Audio Duette (MK1), REL S3, Innuos Zenith 2TB SSD, Roon, Audioquest Diamond & Chord Epic Reference. Qobuz & Tidal.