All, I made a very positive post about the FPGA upgrade the other day. I deleted that post, because I think there is more listening to be done. Initial impression - this is a significant change in the sound. The early impressions are positive. I upgraded the Terminator Plus. You get more of everything. More clarity, more distinct sound staging, less perceived noise floor. The original FPGA sounds veiled in comparison. One perception is that good and great recordings sound excellent, more detailed, more revealing. Conversely, lower quality recordings can sound lower quality. I would love to hear from a professional reviewer about their experience. Because this new FPGA may be more true in its delivery, the quality of your streamer and the quality of your room (and treatments) may play a role in the enjoyment of this change. Vinshine says that the chip has been re-routed and therefore will burn in over time. It will be interesting to see what changes happen over the next 100-200 hours.
