26-May-2015, 15:15
I experimented with FW version 8.0 for several days. Overall, I found the SQ quite good: I think I now know what is meant by the expression “more air”. I also found the ICM to be quite helpful, particularly for dialogue at lower listening volumes. However, I found the presentation overall to be a bit “thin” and I have now reinstalled FW 7.1.3 which for me is smoother, more liquid and simply more enjoyable to listen to. I did try deactivating the DPM in FW 8 for a while but was not able to discern a significant difference.
I also read elsewhere that some found USB with FW 8 to be better. This would be a very useful improvement although I didn’t test this myself. Ideally (for me), one would combine the SQ algorithms of 7.1.3 with the new features of FW 8. Perhaps someone at Devialet will read this?
I also read elsewhere that some found USB with FW 8 to be better. This would be a very useful improvement although I didn’t test this myself. Ideally (for me), one would combine the SQ algorithms of 7.1.3 with the new features of FW 8. Perhaps someone at Devialet will read this?