Had burned in my 1200 for 300+ hours, and the listening experience is keep improving. The initial improvement is the much quieter and darker background, with the veil removed! I am having the same postivive experience with the previous posts about the 300-1800 models. The most significant change for the post-300 hours is the expansion of soundstage, especially the width of the soundstage which translated into the separation of the vocals and instrument. Another striking difference is the rebirth of the microdynamics that I missed a lot before. The decay of notes seems keep hanging around the listening space. Every attack of strings really withhold my emotions! It brings out my vivid imagination when the air runs through the sax and clarinets. Generally, I am much more engaging and enjoying the music.
I pair up the 1200 with the Furman conditioner, with the 1200 placed between the Furman conditioner and the source (CDP and preamp) which gives a synergistic effect. However, if I place the Furman between the 1200 and the source, it gives no satisfactory synergy.
I tried Furutech conditioner and Purepower regenerator. Both of them need to be let go for now. I am looking forward to see the synergy of mating the Deep Core (which may replace my Furman) with the 1200.
Thanks Mark for your product and your kind support!