11-Aug-2016, 04:18
To be fair, the quoted UPNP/DLNA feature was not part of the product specification when we bought the machine. So why is it "unfair if you cannot get it with existing machines? It would be "unfortunate" that new machines get new features which the existing one do not, but not "unfair".
However I do not think we have any info on the new network card, and whether it can be installed into existing machines. So all is not lost.
Do not forget that your existing machines will sound and work the same way after new models are out. It is just progress, businesses in the digital era do tend to change faster. I am also a bit miffed that I may end up having to open my wallet again to satisfy my relentless chase for the latest and greatest. But if I fall into that upgrade trap it is my own lack of self control.
Don't also forget that the upgradability so far without additional cost has been quite impressive. Since my original purchase my 170 was upgraded to 200WPC, USB has been upgraded to 24/192 and DSD/DoP capable, and also bi-directional which makes the machine an A to D vinyl ripping machine.
Of all the brands I have owned before such as Naim, Linn, Vitus, Weiss etc. Only dCS has the same degree of upgradability without additional expenses.
However I do not think we have any info on the new network card, and whether it can be installed into existing machines. So all is not lost.
Do not forget that your existing machines will sound and work the same way after new models are out. It is just progress, businesses in the digital era do tend to change faster. I am also a bit miffed that I may end up having to open my wallet again to satisfy my relentless chase for the latest and greatest. But if I fall into that upgrade trap it is my own lack of self control.
Don't also forget that the upgradability so far without additional cost has been quite impressive. Since my original purchase my 170 was upgraded to 200WPC, USB has been upgraded to 24/192 and DSD/DoP capable, and also bi-directional which makes the machine an A to D vinyl ripping machine.
Of all the brands I have owned before such as Naim, Linn, Vitus, Weiss etc. Only dCS has the same degree of upgradability without additional expenses.
