My 818 became upgraded yesterday (thanks Rick). With the usual qualifiers (I have 55 year old ears (I don�t wear ear protectors when chain-sawing, early AC/DC, Hawkwind concerts) and I�m suggestible) first impressions-

The sound is more focused and the image much sharper (and soundstage deeper). Like when you get a new pair of glasses with a stronger prescription, you didn�t know your sight was out but now everything�s clearer. I listened to a favourite piece (off Chants D�Auvergne- Kiri TK) and there�s a subtle piano accompaniment which stood out for the first time. It was always there but somehow I�ve not �heard� it before. Very nice!

There�s a sense of smoothness to the sound. Everything is tight but natural. Clearer.

I�m currently feeling very positive indeed about the upgrade (but M, please hold off on the 8k tweeter upgrade, I�m broke now).

(The upgrade comes with a new 5 year warranty, as of the upgrade (requires registering), nice touch�)

Last edited by Tintin; 2013-01-31 13:06.