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MPD 0.20.23 vs 0.21.15 - bigbulb - 10-07-2019
Hi all,
Just installed latest Mo0de audio V6.3.0 .
I tried both MPD versions 0.20.23 and also 0.21.15 .
the older version sounds more layback, wider sound stage but newer version sounds more forward, dry and less sound stage.
I'm using 2 DAC with same result, one is my DIY discrete DAC via SPDIF, and another is my DIY AD1865 NOS DAC hat.
I prefer the older version.
Anyone tested the sound quality of both MPD with others DAC please?
Just wish to know opinions from all of you guys.
Ew
RE: MPD 0.20.23 vs 0.21.15 - Botte - 10-09-2019
I agree that there is a difference between the different versions.
I have been wanting to discuss this but didn’t want to get into a better or worse discussion. More like your examples of the differences.
I find that it’s not specifically about the dac but more about the system.
I sit near field and have a well damped room and prefer MPD 21 in my system. In another system, sitting in the far field MPD 20 is preferred because the room adds a bit of reflections and the farther perspective of 20 works better.
I also find that Edwards tweaks significantly improved the space in both versions.
Mt two cent.
RE: MPD 0.20.23 vs 0.21.15 - bigbulb - 10-09-2019
Although I prefer the older version, it doesn't means that the ver 21 is worse, just my personal preferences.
Indeed , my test environment is in my audio room , not near field. I tried 2 DACs just to make sure that its not the DAC that match the MPD and give the sound difference. thanks for your reply, everything its confirmed now.
Also , I tested both versions with Edward's tweak with huge differences too.