29-Nov-2014, 14:46
I tried SAM with my C1's (original model). As noted above these differ from the C1 II/Signature slightly. The C1 II has a different coating on the tweeter, upgraded internal wiring, and upgraded resistors and capacitors in the cross-over. As far as I know they are just higher quality components and the cross-over design itself is the same. My thinking was that my speakers should be close enough to use the profile, eg same cabinet, same drivers, same impedance load etc.
My impression was that the SAM difference was quite subtle, there was certainly no big improvement in the bass as some people have described for other speakers. However The C1's already have incredible bass for a stand-mount speaker.
What I did notice was a subtle improvement in the timing cohesion. Overall I prefer the sound with SAM on but I think I would probably struggle to pick the difference in a blind test.
I look forward to reading the impressions of other C1 users. I know it is a popular speaker with Devialet owners based on VFS poll.
My impression was that the SAM difference was quite subtle, there was certainly no big improvement in the bass as some people have described for other speakers. However The C1's already have incredible bass for a stand-mount speaker.
What I did notice was a subtle improvement in the timing cohesion. Overall I prefer the sound with SAM on but I think I would probably struggle to pick the difference in a blind test.
I look forward to reading the impressions of other C1 users. I know it is a popular speaker with Devialet owners based on VFS poll.
