29-Jul-2015, 19:38
I was in 8.1.2, and prior to upgrade to 8.1.3, I tried 7.1.3.
My loudspeakers are not SAMmed, so the difference is purely firmware-based.
8.1.3 = 8.1.3 sounds spectacular. I could live happy ever after with any of them. Cannot tell the difference.
7.1.3: more natural: I am hearing the real thing. Voices and instruments sound as though they were right there. More comfortable to listen; more musical. Just true.
7.1.3 is for me the best firmware yet.
My loudspeakers are not SAMmed, so the difference is purely firmware-based.
8.1.3 = 8.1.3 sounds spectacular. I could live happy ever after with any of them. Cannot tell the difference.
7.1.3: more natural: I am hearing the real thing. Voices and instruments sound as though they were right there. More comfortable to listen; more musical. Just true.
7.1.3 is for me the best firmware yet.
Oslo: sources: Mac Mini/Itunes/Audirvana, glassfiber toslink/Mapleshade clearview USB to D200;
Double helix to Gallo Strada 2 with mapleshade stands, TR3 subwoofer.
Spain: Oppo 95 vacuumstate modded, Kimber select 1021, Linn Classik Movie Di to Gallo Solos through Goertz Python cable
Double helix to Gallo Strada 2 with mapleshade stands, TR3 subwoofer.
Spain: Oppo 95 vacuumstate modded, Kimber select 1021, Linn Classik Movie Di to Gallo Solos through Goertz Python cable