22-Dec-2017, 15:58
(22-Dec-2017, 15:44)Sharone Wrote:(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.
Thanks for the feedback. As for how long I can wait, I did make a very definite decision that I would not upgrade my 'front end' until I had a pretty good idea how good the new OS board is. Thinking about it, that decision was made in the Autumn of 2016, it has been a very long wait...... Only a month to go now....
1000 Pro - KEF Blade - iFi Zen Stream - Mutec REF10 - MC3+USB - Pro-Ject Signature 12