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Wadia 861 GNSC Reference Upgrade

Can anyone comment on the Reference upgrade from GNSC. Was the difference huge or did you need to sit back and spend time with it. I understand that there is break in time involved with the upgrade. Did this upgrade bring your system closer to analog sound and would you recommend having it done? I have a simple one source system which consists of a Cary V-12R with the oil cap upgrade, Verity Audio Fideio speakers, Siltech IC's, Elrod PC's and Silver Audio symphony 48 speaker cables. Thank you in advance for any and all imput!
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rtn1
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This might not be financially feasible for you, but I would consider getting all your upgrades done at once. You are entering a very slippery slope. I'm talking about going with the Statement and SE upgrades. Considering the cost and risk of making multiple shipments, plus the time of not having your source, it makes sense to do it all one time. Many people usually end-up eventually getting all this done. If you can't afford it, then go for the Reference upgrade.

Rob
rtn1
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I agree that algorithm A gives the music sparkle and life that doesn't seem as apparent in B and C. The difference is quite subtle, and perhaps I'd be hard pressed to guess which mode I was in if blinded. My general sense is that the top of the frequency is rolled-off slightly and more progressively with B and then C. This is in contradiction with the product manual, which claims 'an extended top' with B and C. On the 27ix, there is also a resolution enhancement, which I turn off. This enhancement gives the effect of more 'air', but I find it adds an unnatural decay to the instruments.

Rob
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