Earlier I wrote the step up from Regen go Intona seemed a greater one then the step up from Intona to Mutec MC-3+ USB. I was wrong, very wrong! This became very clear after listening more and with the introduction of the DH Labs D-110 AES/EBU interlink.
Tonally things are similar although the Mutec gives a far greater extension at both ends of the frequency spectrum. The really big step up though is in increased resolution, so an effortless retrieval/portrayal of so much more 'information' from all recordings I throw at it, good or bad, without creating a clinical representation. It's rather the opposite, there's more sophistication, the musical message comes trough clearer with it. Again (trust me, it has happened so many times before) I am amazed at how much more information was still buried under a layer of "noise"/ a veil or whatever I should call it. It's the noise/a veil, again, I did not know that was there until it's gone. I'm sure it's not a 'trick' it performs as the changes are consistent over the whole frequency range, not e.g. just the highs/treble.
All the usual parameters (like mentioned here: http://devialetchat.com/showthread.php?t...5#pid33575) have improved as well. Most noticably soundstage portrayal in all dimensions. Risk of fatigue I didn't mention back then was never a real issue in my system however I can now easily listen at even higher volume (poor neighbours ) than before if I like to be energized for example.
As always it's hard to imagine further possible improvements but I'm still planning to try the Intona in front of the Mutec after it's had it's firmware upgrade at the factory. First I am in need for a pause of changing anything. The new powercords I mention are also installed so for now I am done and ready to enjoy nothing but the music again.
Bits are bits, digital is easy to do right? Yeah, sure, so wrong!
Tonally things are similar although the Mutec gives a far greater extension at both ends of the frequency spectrum. The really big step up though is in increased resolution, so an effortless retrieval/portrayal of so much more 'information' from all recordings I throw at it, good or bad, without creating a clinical representation. It's rather the opposite, there's more sophistication, the musical message comes trough clearer with it. Again (trust me, it has happened so many times before) I am amazed at how much more information was still buried under a layer of "noise"/ a veil or whatever I should call it. It's the noise/a veil, again, I did not know that was there until it's gone. I'm sure it's not a 'trick' it performs as the changes are consistent over the whole frequency range, not e.g. just the highs/treble.
All the usual parameters (like mentioned here: http://devialetchat.com/showthread.php?t...5#pid33575) have improved as well. Most noticably soundstage portrayal in all dimensions. Risk of fatigue I didn't mention back then was never a real issue in my system however I can now easily listen at even higher volume (poor neighbours ) than before if I like to be energized for example.
As always it's hard to imagine further possible improvements but I'm still planning to try the Intona in front of the Mutec after it's had it's firmware upgrade at the factory. First I am in need for a pause of changing anything. The new powercords I mention are also installed so for now I am done and ready to enjoy nothing but the music again.
Bits are bits, digital is easy to do right? Yeah, sure, so wrong!
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