Hi all, some time ago I wrote that I would report on the use of the D1/C1 HD upgrade boards. I have been listening to the new set-up for a while now, and can only regret.....that I haven't done this earlier. I now write here to alert all the D1/C1 users to seriously consider this upgrade, as indeed the improvement is so easy to confirm when listening. I mean, we may all have read the published reviews, and realize that we need to be skeptical when reading the raving outcomes of such reviews...
Well, I can confirm that from a user point of view, I can comment and confirm that this upgrade is "cheap" given the improvement you will get. In fact, you will get a near spectacular improvement, just sit back and smile. I had a similar experience when I did the M1 to M1.1 upgrade, so it's really very audible. If asked to provide details on the improvement, I find it hard to start somewhere, but for sure the transparency, dynamics and sound stage have all improved. The singer stands a little more forward, so stepping a little more in front of the rest of the musicians. Of course, nothing is cheap when trying to get to the "highest end", and one may argue that for the price of the upgrade, it is possible to buy a complete stereo set up, however the listening experience won't be the same. (luckily). So, to make a long story short, the HD Boards are an absolute must for the D1/C1 owners. It will be impossible to regret. Next step (somewhere next year) I will add a T1, hoping to further refine the overall experience. I will let you know in due time. For now all the best to all of you and your loved ones for the coming year,
Cheers,
Han.