The NOS1a requires an update of the XXEngine3.exe & XXHighEnd.exe (transmitted by Peter) to version 1.186e
First listening impressions with the NOS1a ( settings see profile ) after two hours.
1) It seems that all the “airy dirt” is vanished.
2) The extreme left/right channel separation with the start of W8 is gone. (due to the new revision of the exe files?)
3) Replay of cymbals with more details/resolution ( “Sakura, Sakura” – Stanley Clarke Trio)
4) Bass is more profound ( “Sakura, Sakura” – Stanley Clarke Trio)
5) Less harshness at wind instruments (trumpets - “Sunflower” from Wynton Marsalis)
6) A refined 3D image of the recording room.
A prior nearly unlistenable album (Diana Krall – The Look Of Love) sounds much better now.
Thanks to Peter we do have the chance to buy a “very very early Christmas present” now.
Great job!!!!
Joachim