I had to vote "No", for the simple fact that for me, 8.0 does not work properly with SAM, giving strange low frequency bass rumble sounds, even without music playing. Having said that, initial impressions are that RAM, a feature only available with 8.0, is superb, so it's not all bad news with the new firmware.
The "elephant in the room" here is 7.1.3. With my 8.0 issues, I am now trying 7.1.3. It's early days, but so far I think this is the best I have ever heard my system. So for me, if 8.1 fixes the 8.0 bugs, lets me use RAM and sounds like 7.1.3, then I for one would be very happy. Perhaps a lot to ask though? This begs the question as to what is 7.1.3 beta? Does this beta version include something that might be used in 8.X upgrades? If not, why release a beta version just prior to the major 8.0 release at Munich. Very puzzling! I really wish Devialet would provide a few clues as to what they are trying hear, they ask for feedback from us, but offer very little information in return. Why not?
I propose that we might need a 7.1.3 vs 8.1 vote in due course?
The "elephant in the room" here is 7.1.3. With my 8.0 issues, I am now trying 7.1.3. It's early days, but so far I think this is the best I have ever heard my system. So for me, if 8.1 fixes the 8.0 bugs, lets me use RAM and sounds like 7.1.3, then I for one would be very happy. Perhaps a lot to ask though? This begs the question as to what is 7.1.3 beta? Does this beta version include something that might be used in 8.X upgrades? If not, why release a beta version just prior to the major 8.0 release at Munich. Very puzzling! I really wish Devialet would provide a few clues as to what they are trying hear, they ask for feedback from us, but offer very little information in return. Why not?
I propose that we might need a 7.1.3 vs 8.1 vote in due course?
