Originally Posted by JimboMeridian
I'm still debating whether to upgrade from V4 to V6. I have analogue speakers, so would require the analogue output card option.

When you say there is a marked sonic improvement; is it night and day?
Does the V6 totally outperform the V4?
I was expecting there to be a small but worthwhile improvement.
I understand the balanced analogue output card on the V6 is better than what was used in the V4. Better D to A converters i assume?

IME the v6 is a pretty dramatic improvement. I expected more subtle differences. Instead, they were pretty stark.

Like you, I am going analog out.

A LOT of money to be sure. IMO worth every penny.


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