16-Jan-2020, 18:48
(This post was last modified: 20-Jan-2020, 17:50 by Damon.
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@Sorensen
A few years ago, say, 2016 - 2017 (I think) was the era of the CI upgrades, so Expert amps became the Pro amps. I upgraded from a D120, to the D220. I mention this because I and many others posted about the changes in sound quality, and I think you would find that reading interesting. This updating of the amps generated many comments about the reproduction, or presentation, of the midrange, with some owners finding the midrange more 'recessed' or less forward than with the earlier Expert version. I also noticed that change but came to feel that the difference was really a function of the way the entire frequency range was handled, and I liked it better. Not everybody liked it. @woodstock was one who commented articulately on this point.
Do a search for CI upgrade sound quality, or something like that. Or for some of my older posts; that should get you there. I wonder if there is a possibility that you might actually prefer the D120 Expert to your D140 Pro. They are much different amps and a step back might be the move you're looking for. Just a crazy thought.
>> Maybe CI upgrade came after the Pro upgrade? Can't remember. Others will correct the dates and sequences of changes.
A few years ago, say, 2016 - 2017 (I think) was the era of the CI upgrades, so Expert amps became the Pro amps. I upgraded from a D120, to the D220. I mention this because I and many others posted about the changes in sound quality, and I think you would find that reading interesting. This updating of the amps generated many comments about the reproduction, or presentation, of the midrange, with some owners finding the midrange more 'recessed' or less forward than with the earlier Expert version. I also noticed that change but came to feel that the difference was really a function of the way the entire frequency range was handled, and I liked it better. Not everybody liked it. @woodstock was one who commented articulately on this point.
Do a search for CI upgrade sound quality, or something like that. Or for some of my older posts; that should get you there. I wonder if there is a possibility that you might actually prefer the D120 Expert to your D140 Pro. They are much different amps and a step back might be the move you're looking for. Just a crazy thought.
>> Maybe CI upgrade came after the Pro upgrade? Can't remember. Others will correct the dates and sequences of changes.
Damon
Powernode, NAD M32, Cambridge CD transport, Analysis Plus, Nordost, iFi Nova, CSS Criton 1TDX, KEF C62
Vancouver, Canada
