13-May-2018, 13:22
Reading through this thread, there are some very interesting comments regarding sound quality improvements, albeit from a very small number of posters.
The gist regarding Beta 14 seems to be that there is better bass, that is the splendid combination of more bass, but more accurate bass. The combination is important, because very often what is apparently 'more bass' is actually less accurate bass, the loss of accuracy can make the bass seem fuller. I have noticed this effect a few times, in particular with the old Expert and the MC3+USB, which seems to yield a touch less bass, but far more accurate and realistic bass.
I also note some have mentioned that the amp runs hotter with Beta 14. OK, pure speculation now, but this does hint at maybe some revisions to how the power supply is being utilised, bass needs power, so if the bass is getting more power, this may subjectively be heard as more bass, more accurate bass, just better bass.
To be clear, I am still running Beta 12 and have not tried 14 yet. (I am tinkering with other things, so need to keep the firmware version consistent for now) In fact, I do wonder if Beta 12 has a touch less bass when compared to some previous firmware versions, maybe, but marginal I would say.
Any thoughts from those who have tried Beta 14? Any other SQ observations other than the bass improvements?
The gist regarding Beta 14 seems to be that there is better bass, that is the splendid combination of more bass, but more accurate bass. The combination is important, because very often what is apparently 'more bass' is actually less accurate bass, the loss of accuracy can make the bass seem fuller. I have noticed this effect a few times, in particular with the old Expert and the MC3+USB, which seems to yield a touch less bass, but far more accurate and realistic bass.
I also note some have mentioned that the amp runs hotter with Beta 14. OK, pure speculation now, but this does hint at maybe some revisions to how the power supply is being utilised, bass needs power, so if the bass is getting more power, this may subjectively be heard as more bass, more accurate bass, just better bass.
To be clear, I am still running Beta 12 and have not tried 14 yet. (I am tinkering with other things, so need to keep the firmware version consistent for now) In fact, I do wonder if Beta 12 has a touch less bass when compared to some previous firmware versions, maybe, but marginal I would say.
Any thoughts from those who have tried Beta 14? Any other SQ observations other than the bass improvements?
1000 Pro - KEF Blade - iFi Zen Stream - Mutec REF10 - MC3+USB - Pro-Ject Signature 12
