Yes correct! Spot on,
1. More resolution 2. tigther bass/more responsive bass flow 3. the nuances seem to come from no where, and this is highly apparent with stats.
The one and biggest issue I have being based in Aus, this upgrade would cost us down-unda folks close to 10 grand just for the upgrade, making the overall cost of a cj GATs2 to nearly 30 grand for a preamp! Is it just a preamp- no but then again for 30 grand, there is something that I would definitely purchase without even blinking an eye- the Kondo Overture integrated- you get both pre+power together and it costs exatly 30 grand in Aus.
You folks in those hills and country side orange fields in Cal of USA are dam lucky! You only have to pay for what the manufacturer exactly charges, here in Aus land we have to pay for the bloody shipping handling/ import duty/customs duty and then finally the dealers/distributors margin and then we arrive at a final price.
However, I must say those of you who do have GAT-standard versions, if you can afford it, go for the upgrade, as Myles said you won't be disappointed but for those of you who have other priorities for a 10 grand upgrade, I would just sit back and enjoy the standard GAT. After all a GAT is a GAT!
Cheers, and happy listening Myles.
Lloyd are you still thinking of upgrading to the S2 or have you decided on remaining with the standard version...