29-Jul-2015, 20:58
(29-Jul-2015, 19:40)GuillaumeB Wrote:(29-Jul-2015, 19:38)Divasson Wrote: 7.1.3 is for me the best firmware yet.
Did you try the 8.1.3 beta?
Guillaume
Guillaume, no, I didn't. i don't have it. I will PM you about it.
I found the difference between 8.1.3 (normal release) and 7.1.3 bigger than I expected in terms not so much of quality but of sound signature. And again, on dark or subdued speakers, 8.1.3 (normal) may be better for some listeners. But 7.1.3 "clicked" with my Gallos.
Someone said it better before: 8.x.x is excellent, high-end hifi. 7.1.3 sounds more like the real thing. Much less impressive, yes. But real. Were I a reviewer, I would have written a substantially different comment in both cases. (Both positive: reviewers never post a negative review!)
If the beta 8.1.3 is able to keep the naturalness of 7.1.3, then it'll be difficult to improve upon!
Oslo: sources: Mac Mini/Itunes/Audirvana, glassfiber toslink/Mapleshade clearview USB to D200;
Double helix to Gallo Strada 2 with mapleshade stands, TR3 subwoofer.
Spain: Oppo 95 vacuumstate modded, Kimber select 1021, Linn Classik Movie Di to Gallo Solos through Goertz Python cable
Double helix to Gallo Strada 2 with mapleshade stands, TR3 subwoofer.
Spain: Oppo 95 vacuumstate modded, Kimber select 1021, Linn Classik Movie Di to Gallo Solos through Goertz Python cable