Originally Posted by Martins HiFi
Thanks - ....just thought it might be a nice idea for you to listen.

Have now played the 818 vs 218 for a client this morning.

System spec.

218/818
Vitus Audio SIA025.
B&W 803D3.
Chord Sarum full loom.

818 is still the reference for audio streaming. Playing initially standard audio files, the 818 gave such a massive expanse of realism.

The 818 was running balanced, taking full advantage of the monaural amplifier.

MQA - differences were there, to a degree not as pronounced when going this A/b using some SE DSPs. You can hear and understand what the 818 was offering over and above the 218.

What did the customer purchase?

Ultra DAC, Vitus Amp.

Ian

can you offer any info on how this will integrate into a 5.1 system?

G65, HD621, 5x DSP5200SE, MC200.