23-Dec-2015, 04:28
(23-Dec-2015, 03:56)Sharone Wrote:(22-Dec-2015, 18:25)moreno1973 Wrote:(22-Dec-2015, 16:36)Sharone Wrote: Hi folks, i am making the first post here...
Just updated with 9.0.1, i can tell the difference in SQ and it is better than 8.1.3. It definitely sound more natural.
i was used to the old reference 7.1.3 and recently just updated with 8.1.3 a few days back. The sound from 8.1.3 seems more hifi sounding and I have to disable DPM and subsonic to my listening preferences. Still never feel satisfy with 8.1.3.
Anyway, this is just initial listening, will need to more time for a final verdict on 9.0.1.
Welcome to this forum...
I agree with You that 8,1,3, sounds more hifi than highendish:-)
I used 8.1.3. with my 200 during one month and in the end I wasn't happy with its sound. Now, returning to 7.1.3., during last weeks, I am again happy to own Devialet 200. This firmware has nice smoothness, great details, no treble sibilants and right amount od bass (SAM 20% in my case). I don't have DSD files nor gramophne so I am not interested in new features.
I think that Devialet 200 Expert sounds better when its temperature is above 40 degrees. Optimal is around 43...at leat with 7.1.3.
Yes, the Devialet sounds better after running 10min. I typically hit >40degC easily due to the tropical climate here (Singapore).
I am still trying to be patient with 9.0.1 first and then compare with 7.1.3 later.
I prefer a spacious, natural sound and most of the time listening at low volumes (can only afford time to listen in late nights).
I find getting the preferred sound at low volumes is tougher compare to when the music is louder.
True, in my setup it tends to sound best btwn -20 and -30.
Cheers,
Bernard
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