Comparing a 220 Pro to a 200

[Confused]

Although I am a big fan of 7.1.3 on my D200 it is all to simplified to state:

200 + 7.1.3 > 220 pro

We should all listen and judge for ourselves. In a demo I found the pro much more musical and easier to listen to. The front row analogy is for me not accurate. That is why I ordered the upgrade.

I agree.  I also think this is system dependant, back in my D800 days I actually preferred firmwares 8 and 9 to 7.1.3.  This is something I posted about ages ago, I had been running firmware 8 for a while and thought I'd try going back to the much loved 7.13. I actually found that in my system and with my ears, firmware 7.1.3 sounded a touch harsh versus firmware 8.  I am also aware that there are others that prefer firmware 8+ but don't appear to post about it as much as the 7.13 lovers.  It's like many things, personal preference is a big factor, but there are few absolutes.