Master/slave link

[Confused]

Now the RCA-XLR link is setup (Using van den Hul XLR + Nuetrik XLR-RCA adapter)

Very positive results so far!!!

The sound of the D400/ML Montis is now warmer and less clinical. Martin Logan Montis are very revealing and sometimes could be harsh on the highs which was the case somehow, and i was wondering if it was due to the amp not being able to drive the very low impedance of the Montis at 20+ KHz or was it due to room acoustics or a mix of both. But surprisingly with the RCA-XLR link the harshness is almost gone. I guess with a little bit of room treatment and i will be in a position to describe the sound as 100% tonally balanced and almost perfect if there is such thing as perfect!

Another positive observation is the lag between the master and slave is very very slim now that i almost do not notice it at. it seems to be a faster link allowing the slave unit to respond exactly in the same time if and when an order is given to the master unit.

With my observations here and similar positive findings from many other members regarding the RCA-XLR link, i can't help but wonder why Devialet is not offering this as the default link if they put sound quality as their number one priority?!

I think I posted this previously, but it seams relevant to the recent posts. I had sent a number of queries to Devialet on the subject of the dual mono link, eventually I received this response:

"Theoretically, RCA to XLR will provide the optimum solution. Usually, experienced customers notice the difference straight away. On the other hand, some customer notice a difference but it is not so significant for them.
It will depend on the sound quality, but judging by our exchanges, I guess you will notice it directly."

I have been living with my Audioprana SPDIF to AES/EBU cable for a few weeks now. I like it. It seams much more organic and natural, more analogue, if you like. So a much more enjoyable listen, but no downsides, no loss of detail or anything. The bass seams richer as well, but not overblown or anything unpleasant, the full levels of bass detail appear to be in sharper focus than ever.