Pretty much +1. I've just loaded the firmware and hear much the same. In first few seconds of listening, I wrote "higher, lighter, smoother, softer." With a bit more listening time, it seems very subtle, with more detail and sharper bass. A very nice change, and that's with hardware still to come.

Last edited by JimK; 2013-01-31 21:59. Reason: unclear wording changed
Roon, Technics SL10 turntable, Meridian 218, Jolida tube DAC, Nuforce STA 200 Amp and passive Swallow Acoustics ALS2 speakers