I've had a chance to listen to the N200 and N20 back to back for 4 days.
I've used the N200 for about a year and have been very impressed. So, having been very impressed with the sound quality and ease of use with the Conductor app, I thought going to the N20 would bring an even higher sound quality.
-N20
Connected with AES.
I immediately noticed a larger soundstage, and more separation of instruments. The soundstage is a bit wider , taller, and deeper. There seems to be a bit more detail compared to the N200, but this slight increase in detail isn't jumping out at you.
I am noticing that the top end (treble) is a little recessed compared to the N200. There seems to be less sparkle to cymbals. Just a bit less upper frequency 'sheen' on the overall presentation.
-Going back to the N200.
Connected with USB
The soundstage gets just a bit smaller, and instruments aren't quite as separated compared to the N20. The upper frequency 'sparkle' is back though, which is something that I do enjoy. Cymbals seem more present /clear and the overall presentation is a bit more 'spotlit'.
If there was a way to combine the N20's larger soundstage, and separation of instruments with the N200's more 'spotlit' presentation-this would be ideal for my taste!!!
QUESTION:
Will the upper frequency (treble) presentation become more 'spotlit' and extended with burn in time? (I have only had the N20 for 4 days)
thank you!
I've used the N200 for about a year and have been very impressed. So, having been very impressed with the sound quality and ease of use with the Conductor app, I thought going to the N20 would bring an even higher sound quality.
-N20
Connected with AES.
I immediately noticed a larger soundstage, and more separation of instruments. The soundstage is a bit wider , taller, and deeper. There seems to be a bit more detail compared to the N200, but this slight increase in detail isn't jumping out at you.
I am noticing that the top end (treble) is a little recessed compared to the N200. There seems to be less sparkle to cymbals. Just a bit less upper frequency 'sheen' on the overall presentation.
-Going back to the N200.
Connected with USB
The soundstage gets just a bit smaller, and instruments aren't quite as separated compared to the N20. The upper frequency 'sparkle' is back though, which is something that I do enjoy. Cymbals seem more present /clear and the overall presentation is a bit more 'spotlit'.
If there was a way to combine the N20's larger soundstage, and separation of instruments with the N200's more 'spotlit' presentation-this would be ideal for my taste!!!
QUESTION:
Will the upper frequency (treble) presentation become more 'spotlit' and extended with burn in time? (I have only had the N20 for 4 days)
thank you!
