(24-Nov-2017, 19:39)Damon Wrote: I haven't been on DC for a while so I'm not sure if this is the correct thread, but I wanted to give an update on my Canadian CI upgrade experience.

I received the email with the upgrade eligibility notice on Wednesday 15 November. I received the shipping label on the Friday, two days later . I called FedEX on Saturday and arranged for the pickup. The amp was picked up at my office in Vancouver at 4:30 pm on Monday. It arrived in Quebec at 10:30 the following day, Tuesday. Wednesday 23 November, I received the email from Judith indicating that my amp was being upgraded. Today, Friday the 24th of November, the amp was returned to my office at 10:25 am.

In summary: out Monday afternoon; returned Friday morning. A turnaround that can be measured in hours as reasonably as in days.

Absolutely amazing, and I'm sure all will agree; remarkable service. Will now take day off work to reinstall precious jewel in system.

(25-Nov-2017, 11:43)Celts88 Wrote:  I'm Scottish so Rugby it has to be, and we're going to thump the Aussies tonight

(25-Nov-2017, 16:41)Mohmm Wrote: Hi Damon: A hardware question: Is there any hardware difference in inputs & outputs, pre and aft?

(25-Nov-2017, 17:32)Celts88 Wrote:

(25-Nov-2017, 11:43)Celts88 Wrote:  I'm Scottish so Rugby it has to be, and we're going to thump the Aussies tonight

Sorry to quote myself, but what a game Scotland played. Ok Aussies down to 14 men (deserved red card), but Scotland played brilliant (even last week took the Kiwis down to the last minute).

One BIG half being poured right now 

(25-Nov-2017, 18:05)brit Wrote:

(25-Nov-2017, 17:32)Celts88 Wrote:

(25-Nov-2017, 11:43)Celts88 Wrote: I'm Scottish so Rugby it has to be, and we're going to thump the Aussies tonight

Sorry to quote myself, but what a game Scotland played. Scotland played brilliant.

Terrific game for Scotland - showing this form they will be force to reckon with in the six nations  .

(23-Nov-2017, 20:44)Arjan Wrote: Ok thanks, I thought the 15 days were working days

(25-Nov-2017, 22:59)Greg Wrote:

(23-Nov-2017, 20:44)Arjan Wrote: Ok thanks, I thought the 15 days were working days

my Pro upgrade was completed and returned well within the time scale specified.

(25-Nov-2017, 18:02)Damon Wrote:

(25-Nov-2017, 16:41)Mohmm Wrote: Hi Damon: A hardware question: Is there any hardware difference in inputs & outputs, pre and aft?

Hi Mohmm,

I confess I didn't look too closely at it, but I don't think there are any differences other than the short horizontal aerial btw. the Digital 1 and Digital 2 inputs. I actually hardly ever touch the amp, and I can't really see it

The unit arrived repacked with protective plastic on the amp and remote and a small sticker on the card, which is on top of the foam that covers the top of the amp in the case, which I think is to be affixed to the previous Pro manual.

I hooked it up and turned it on, but haven't had a chance to listen to any music. This weekend is also full of other obligations.  I don't think I'd updated the firmware since the Pro upgrade last fall anyway, so if that affected the sound I would not be able to distinguish that from any change the CI board makes... which I don't expect anyway.

I know that the software is still being refined; that is fine as I don't know what to do with it anyway, but I'm going to try ROON or something similar if my schedule ever allows for reasonable free time.

But I know you're all wondering about the really important issue: and the answer is 'no'... the power button is unchanged.

(26-Nov-2017, 10:56)Mohmm Wrote: That's good news because I still prefer the AES/EBU input best (on my 1000 pro) and I particularly rate it much higher than any USB implementation that others seem to use.

Thanks.