I have owned a Mephi II.X for about 4 months now, and can say that it has performed perfectly. Put simply, it sounds very good IMS, presenting a very neutral and 'complete' sonic picture.
The 2.X model is NOT overly-lush, dynamically-limited or rolled-off like some of the earlier models. (Keep in mind that I say this from the perspective of using a very neutral tube-hybrid preamp and a SS amp combo).
My complaints for Monsieur Lurne-
1>It must be level to prevent tracking errors (though there is a bubble-level and adjusters built right into the chassis, so that ain't hard to accomplish)
2>The awesome-looking metacrylic chassis requires very delicate handling when cleaning
3>There is NO dimmer for the bright blue display (though it is not glary or obnoxious looking)
4>The remote is way-cheap given the price for this thing
5>It takes up alot of rack space (including a spot for the external power supply)
These are all minor quibbles given the sound quality...
The 2.X model is NOT overly-lush, dynamically-limited or rolled-off like some of the earlier models. (Keep in mind that I say this from the perspective of using a very neutral tube-hybrid preamp and a SS amp combo).
My complaints for Monsieur Lurne-
1>It must be level to prevent tracking errors (though there is a bubble-level and adjusters built right into the chassis, so that ain't hard to accomplish)
2>The awesome-looking metacrylic chassis requires very delicate handling when cleaning
3>There is NO dimmer for the bright blue display (though it is not glary or obnoxious looking)
4>The remote is way-cheap given the price for this thing
5>It takes up alot of rack space (including a spot for the external power supply)
These are all minor quibbles given the sound quality...