My 861v8 upgrade went without a hitch. Firmware and config file loaded as expected. It is having a run-in overnight but my initial impression puts it near my experience with the original 818 with the ID41 card. It's quieter is the best thing to say at this point. I loaded my filters from MRC without re-running it. That will wait until the 7200VC is upgraded. I'm told that will be another couple of weeks.

I will chime in after a few days of run-in after I get to listen to some of my reference tracks but tonight's initial test to see that it all works was very enjoyable.

Regards,
Bill

Theater: 861v8+ID41, 218, (2) DSP8KSEs, DSP7200VCSE, (2) DSP5200s, Marantz UD9004, (2) JL Audio F113s, Roon
Whole House: 218s, DSP520s, DSP 320s, Roon
Office: 218, DSP3200s, Roon