22-Dec-2017, 15:44
(22-Dec-2017, 13:11)Confused Wrote: @Sharone - I see you have both a 440Pro and a Mutec MC3+USB / REF10. Out of interest, have you had the Core Infinity board upgrade yet? If so, I would be fascinated to learn how you think the MC3/REF10 combination sounds versus streaming direct via the Core Infinity board. That is assuming you can get the CI board working! A lot of 'ifs' I know, but it would be a useful reference point for someone like myself who is considering getting a REF10 next year.
@Confused
Unfortunately my 440 Pro is not CI upgraded yet. My local dealer has indicated that the upgrade will only carried out in Feb 2018.
As a matter of fact, I have gotten my Melco earlier this year, in hope that I may be able to simplify my setup with only ethernet connection between Melco and 440 Pro, if the sound quality is better than with Mutec MC-3+ usb in between.
Unfortunately, the CI upgrade is taking too long to happen and I cannot resist the temptation after reading so many good reviews regarding REF-10. I am pretty satisfied with the improvements with REF-10.
I can make some comparisons in 2-3 months' time. Not sure whether you can wait this long.
440 Pro, Acrolink 7N-DA2090 Digital cable, Plixir Elite BAC 3000 Power Conditioner, Plixir The Statement Balanced Power Cord
Rega RP10, Melco N1-S38, Melco S100 Audiophile Dataswitch, ADOT MC01, Diva Audio & 7N-4030 Leggenda Power Cords, Plixir BDC LPS, Habst Ultra III USB cable, Mutec MC-3+ USB, Acrolink 7N-DA2090 AES/EBU cable, Mutec REF 10, Habst Digital BNC cable
Vivid Giya G4, Acrolink 7N-S1400 Leggenda Speaker cables
PSI AVAA C20 Active Bass Trap
bFly-audio Master, Cube, b.Disc Absorbers
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Rega RP10, Melco N1-S38, Melco S100 Audiophile Dataswitch, ADOT MC01, Diva Audio & 7N-4030 Leggenda Power Cords, Plixir BDC LPS, Habst Ultra III USB cable, Mutec MC-3+ USB, Acrolink 7N-DA2090 AES/EBU cable, Mutec REF 10, Habst Digital BNC cable
Vivid Giya G4, Acrolink 7N-S1400 Leggenda Speaker cables
PSI AVAA C20 Active Bass Trap
bFly-audio Master, Cube, b.Disc Absorbers
Artnovion Andrea Absorbers