19-Nov-2016, 13:51
Cross posting from my system topic (http://devialetchat.com/showthread.php?t...9#pid52939) here:
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These are my very first impressions. I've listened to my system for about five hours (all evening) directly after powering it up.
Let me start by saying I haven't noticed the edgy hight/brightness that some reported, rather the opposite.
More natural highs, rich cymbal sound, decaying beautifully
Warmer, more fleshed out/richer upper bass and mids
Cleaner (NOT more analytical but less distortion/noise) presentation and detailing, better microdynamics
Better separation (more air) and better soundstaging.
Old lifeless (eg. 80's pop albums) are much more enjoyable now.
I almost never listen without sub but use the button on my remote now and then to to switch between 2.0 and 2.1 and test sub performance. The difference between sub on and off grew smaller, although 2.1 is still way superior in my room/system which is of course tuned to having the sub in the system.
The system has played all night so I will continue enjoying it later today and tomorrow. Free weekend so I have all the time!
It sounded great from the box and I would be happy even if it stayed like this but if things do improve due to 'burn in' effects, well I of course wouldn't mind that!
To be continued!
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These are my very first impressions. I've listened to my system for about five hours (all evening) directly after powering it up.
Let me start by saying I haven't noticed the edgy hight/brightness that some reported, rather the opposite.
More natural highs, rich cymbal sound, decaying beautifully
Warmer, more fleshed out/richer upper bass and mids
Cleaner (NOT more analytical but less distortion/noise) presentation and detailing, better microdynamics
Better separation (more air) and better soundstaging.
Old lifeless (eg. 80's pop albums) are much more enjoyable now.
I almost never listen without sub but use the button on my remote now and then to to switch between 2.0 and 2.1 and test sub performance. The difference between sub on and off grew smaller, although 2.1 is still way superior in my room/system which is of course tuned to having the sub in the system.
The system has played all night so I will continue enjoying it later today and tomorrow. Free weekend so I have all the time!
It sounded great from the box and I would be happy even if it stayed like this but if things do improve due to 'burn in' effects, well I of course wouldn't mind that!
To be continued!
PS Audio P3, Shunyata ΞTRON Alpha Digital and HC/Furutech power cables, Paul Hynes SR7EHD-MR4, DIY Roon Server & Roon Endpoint running AudioLinux Headless, Phasure Lush^2 USB cable, Audioquest Diamond RJ/E ethernet, Uptone Audio etherREGEN, Mutec MC-3+ USB, Shunyata ΞTRON Anaconda Digital XLR AES/EBU, Devialet Expert 250 Pro CI, Nordost Tyr Reference LS cables, Von Schweikert VR-5 SE Anniversary Edition, Anti-Mode Dual Core 2.0, JL Audio Fathom F112. More detail here.
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