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I have one coming from the next batch...mid to late August. I wait with eager anticipation!

Thanks for the report.

I haven't a clue how an non-Haswell version would sound but that's what I'd need along with many others. BHE is doing well currently though it's a PITA in terms of setup and time delays.

4.90. Bug Head / IB SQ continues to improve and excel. In com line and black screen mode of course...remarkable.

Are you using the full stardust x2 mode? I just compared with jplay 6 "Come pick me up" by Ryan Adams. Cymbals are just unbelievable on my system! Black background and instrument separation is amazing! I hope what I am hearing is not something added by Bug Head, but actually on the record...

sebna wrote:How would you rate it in compare to MQN?

I can only compare the later non-Haswell MQn versions from sometime back. In command line and black screen mode BH offers a significant improvement. Without the tweaks they are level pegging.

I have to say that using Ken's settings I'm getting stunningly good results with 4.88 Infectiously good. I just wish it was possible it would start up faster. Maybe the start up ceremony adds to the experience, rather like handling an LP.

Clive , click on Normal ,top left of your final screen you get lots of tuning options including Blade 4. I think the Command Line/Black Screen is excellent , just click immediately to the right of LPF on the same screen and you'll get a new screen where you can select these items. Do it for an albu...

Clive , click on Normal ,top left of your final screen you get lots of tuning options including Blade 4. I think the Command Line/Black Screen is excellent , just click immediately to the right of LPF on the same screen and you'll get a new screen where you can select these items. Do it for an albu...

I still can't find Blade 4. I see Blade 10 but the options on that box don't include any other Blades. I clicked Normal on the setup screen but there aren't any other options there. I'm clearly missing something obvious!

Since 4.82 I've tried the later versions and whilst impressive, tight and detailed I don't find them quite as compelling as 4.82. At first versions from 4.83 to 4.87 come across as detailed and open but on some material instead they sound over-bright and this is with turning off shape clear sound an...