05-Aug-2016, 15:25
Taking my 800 to HiFi Lounge on Tuesday to compare with the 1000 pro just to justify the upgrade and to ensure it IS an upgrade. Will be looking forward to Confused comments following his demo.
Cheers,
Bill.
Cheers,
Bill.
05-Aug-2016, 15:25
05-Aug-2016, 15:36
(05-Aug-2016, 15:17)Confused Wrote: [ -> ]With RAM you can set the sensitivity 'on the fly' - can't toggle between MC and MM though without going to config. Aurender should be good - I had the X100 and S10 for extended demos on my system - felt they were very good (great app) but not worth the dosh over Mac n Dac, especially now with the relatively stable AIR3/ROON combo doing so well.(05-Aug-2016, 14:42)KIBM Wrote: [ -> ]Lucky man!This one could be tricky .... Demo will be with an Aurender N10 and I do not have any Diana Krall on vinyl.
Requests? mmm...
How about - Phono stage noise/sensitivity; top end under strain e.g. with a bright recording; clarity at low level; bass grip/slam; 'magic' e.g. can it make Diana Krall a good singer?Blades should be good to test all that as they go pretty deep and image really well (only heard them at a show).
Enjoy
KI might be wrong, but I suspect the D800 and 1000 Pro have the same phono stage? It does occur to me it might be interesting to get a config card set for a low output MC, and do a 'hiss test'. I wonder if this is improved on the later models?
Have a good day.
K
ps I do not have, nor will I allow any Diana Krall in my house! At one time that was all you would hear at shows and demos - she sounds as if she has only got one note - maybe I'm tone deaf but I just don't get her popularity (total babe though!)
05-Aug-2016, 15:36
(05-Aug-2016, 13:45)Confused Wrote: [ -> ]I will be having a lovely demo of the 1000 Pro tomorrow.The only thing that really interests me is how does it sound, specifically how much of an improvement is it over the D800. This will be a 1000 Pro / D800 back to back test with the KEF Blade.
However, if there is anything else anyone wants me to look out for, let me know!
Hi Confused,
As the dealer still has an Original d'Atelier, if you can throw an ear to that as well, just to give us your feeling about the three models D800, OdA and D1000. It would be awesome
05-Aug-2016, 16:58
05-Aug-2016, 17:01
(05-Aug-2016, 15:36)SwissBear Wrote: [ -> ](05-Aug-2016, 13:45)Confused Wrote: [ -> ]I will be having a lovely demo of the 1000 Pro tomorrow.
However, if there is anything else anyone wants me to look out for, let me know!
Hi Confused,
As the dealer still has an Original d'Atelier, if you can throw an ear to that as well, just to give us your feeling about the three models D800, OdA and D1000. It would be awesome
05-Aug-2016, 17:03
05-Aug-2016, 20:01
(05-Aug-2016, 15:25)wwm Wrote: [ -> ]Taking my 800 to HiFi Lounge on Tuesday to compare with the 1000 pro just to justify the upgrade and to ensure it IS an upgrade. Will be looking forward to Confused comments following his demo.
Cheers,
Bill.
Will this be a demo with the C60's Bill? I can't help thinking that it would be very annoying for all if we reach totally opposite conclusions! Maybe you shouldn't read any of my posts until after your demo, otherwise you might suffer from 'confused' bias?
05-Aug-2016, 21:22
(05-Aug-2016, 13:45)Confused Wrote: [ -> ]I will be having a lovely demo of the 1000 Pro tomorrow.
Hope you enjoy the demo - and looking forward to hearing all about it!
PS I trust some 1980s indie music will be involved.
05-Aug-2016, 21:35
(05-Aug-2016, 21:22)thumb5 Wrote: [ -> ](05-Aug-2016, 13:45)Confused Wrote: [ -> ]I will be having a lovely demo of the 1000 Pro tomorrow.
Hope you enjoy the demo - and looking forward to hearing all about it!
PS I trust some 1980s indie music will be involved.
Errrr, yes
Amongst other things at least, 21st Century electronics do need both 70's and 80's tunes to be correctly tested.Thanks for reminding me, I need to find my little demo tunes thumb drive...... Where is it!!!
EDIT: Found it! Phew!
05-Aug-2016, 22:42
(05-Aug-2016, 13:45)Confused Wrote: [ -> ]I will be having a lovely demo of the 1000 Pro tomorrow.
However, if there is anything else anyone wants me to look out for, let me know!
I'd be interested to know the temperature differences between the 1000 Pro and the D 800.