Hi Geo3

Not quite the same here. I went for the 808.3 to 808.5 upgrade on the strength of the ID41 reports and I am satisfied with result.

I did manage to also compare the 7200's to 7200.2's (ID40) at MO and there was an appreciable improvement and not far off the 808.3 to 808.5 upgrade. However, I am not sure the improvements would be cumulative to my aged ears.

I would love to be proven wrong when I take the next step.
If you get the chance to compare ID41 to 7200s and 7200.2s I would value your comments.

Hector

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