You might want to review this very thread wherein both an Anaview employee and Dennis Deacon are quoted as saying that their is no material difference in sound between the old and new Anaview....
Hypex has said repeatedly that there is no material difference in sound between the nc1200 and the nc400. Nc400 actually has better specs. There has been no conclusive testing or rigorous comparison done to show the nc1200 is superior in some way, only anecdotal reports, mostly from new owners, that they prefer the sound to the nc400. No doubt it does sound different. It is a common misconception to think that different is better in an objective sense.
No doubt you can find people who prefer one to another. As I said, people have differing perceptions and taste.
If you look through enough forums, you will find people who prefer ncore to anaview to pascal, and those that prefer the anaview, and those that think they all sound like mud. Frankly, I don't base my opinions of audio gear or make judgments based on the opinions of people on online forums.
Hypex has started to offer a cheaper, less powerful oem ncore because they recognize they have a hole in their product line. They are in business and it is a smart move.
Proven that there are better performing modules for less money than Hypex? Hardly, but then again, clearly your standards of proof are a lot lower than mine...
I do agree with Guido in that the implementation plays a part in the final performance. Merrill is adding their own front end now, rather than using the stock input section. That will surely change the sound. Better or not, that is subjective. No doubt some will like it. Whether it is an actual improvement in the amp's performance will await more rigorous analysis.
Hypex has said repeatedly that there is no material difference in sound between the nc1200 and the nc400. Nc400 actually has better specs. There has been no conclusive testing or rigorous comparison done to show the nc1200 is superior in some way, only anecdotal reports, mostly from new owners, that they prefer the sound to the nc400. No doubt it does sound different. It is a common misconception to think that different is better in an objective sense.
No doubt you can find people who prefer one to another. As I said, people have differing perceptions and taste.
If you look through enough forums, you will find people who prefer ncore to anaview to pascal, and those that prefer the anaview, and those that think they all sound like mud. Frankly, I don't base my opinions of audio gear or make judgments based on the opinions of people on online forums.
Hypex has started to offer a cheaper, less powerful oem ncore because they recognize they have a hole in their product line. They are in business and it is a smart move.
Proven that there are better performing modules for less money than Hypex? Hardly, but then again, clearly your standards of proof are a lot lower than mine...
I do agree with Guido in that the implementation plays a part in the final performance. Merrill is adding their own front end now, rather than using the stock input section. That will surely change the sound. Better or not, that is subjective. No doubt some will like it. Whether it is an actual improvement in the amp's performance will await more rigorous analysis.