14-Jun-2015, 10:03
(14-Jun-2015, 09:00)hahe Wrote: Which Source did you use for the comparison - as mentioned in an earlier post 8.1 via USB sounds pretty similar to 7.3 via Ethernet whereas 8.1 via Ethernet is not as good as the other two options in my chain. Did anybody else have the same finding ?
8.1 from my W4S Server, via USB, sounds pretty good to me in my system - I also like the RAM facility for Phono. Not really played with the DPM Power Management System so can't say whether there is a difference with it On or OFF - currently have it ON. As it sounds fine to me I can't be "faffed" with the continuous swapping between 7.3.1 and 8.1, and the changes to the configuration also required . I also like the fact that I can also use my DSD 64 downloads with 8.1.
My own take on all this, is that any changes to the Dev FW will always end in a debate over SQ, and there will always be a split view depending on personal taste, equipment used, and the environment in which the music is played. To me life's too short, so I just pour another whiskey, lay back and enjoy the music .
David
1. NUC6i5SYH running ROON ROCK > ROON/AIR > Ethernet > Devialet 1000pro Core Infinity> Wilson-Benesch ACT Speakers,
or, as alternative,
2. Wyred4Sound MS-2 Server, Devialet 1000pro Core Infinity, Theta Jade CD Transport, Pure 702ES Tuner, Wilson-Benesch ACT Speakers, misc cables
UK
or, as alternative,
2. Wyred4Sound MS-2 Server, Devialet 1000pro Core Infinity, Theta Jade CD Transport, Pure 702ES Tuner, Wilson-Benesch ACT Speakers, misc cables
UK