New Cary DMS 700

My DMS-700 continues to improve and now exceeds SQ of all sources in my system.  I've been using Tidal, NAS and USB input on the front with a Sandisk 256Gb flash drive.  The USB has best SQ.  Benzman have you found the SD to be better than USB?  I haven't tried any of the Ethernet upgrades either.  How much of an improvement do you get out of an Etheregen?

Thanks guys.  I already talked with Daryl at Cary.  He asked me to put together some screen shots and information to show him what I'm seeing.  He called me back within half an hour of leaving him a message!  Hopefully I'll get this resolved soon.  I have a LOT! of music on my server.

Anyone get their DMS-700 this week?  Benzman, how long did it take your 600 to breakin and settle out?

Mine arrived yesterday.  I listened briefly and sounded pretty good but I'm letting in cook for 3 or 4 days before I really check it out.

Anyone using a Synology NAS? I’m trying to get a DMS-700 to connect with my NAS and can’t get it to work. I already have admin and user permissions set up on my NAS. Neither will get the Cary to connect. My server name shows up in the "NETWORK INPUT"screen on the Cary software. When I select it the software asks for login username and password. When I enter either user or admin information, working circle shows up and after a second or two goes back to the login window. I’m using an ipad pro with the latest Cary app and hard wired network (Ethernet). My Macbook recognizes the DMS-700 in my network. Streaming and USB work fine. Any suggestions are welcome Thanks!

Thanks everyone for all the information and suggestions.  I'm still working through my NAS issue and may switch to a local SSD soon if I can't get things working.  In the meantime I thought I would let you all know what I think about the 700.  Before buying the Cary I used an Altair (gen 1).  It sounded good but was fatiguing compared to my TT.  I have a Cary Xciter DAC in my retired equipment closet and just for the heck of it I decided to run the streaming output of the Altair into the Xciter DAC. Big difference!  More analog and enjoyable listening to my ears.  I believe the Xciter uses the same AK DAC family as the newer Cary streamers.  So that's what got me looking into the DMS-700.  Now onto the DMS-700.  When I first fired it up I noticed more detail and truer instrument tones.  Acoustic instruments sounded significantly more real.  Low end was more solid and balanced in the mix.  Timing was improved too.  It wasn't until the 4th day of ON time that I starting hearing acceptable image, focus and air.  I'm on day 7 of running in and the DMS-700 is now exceeding my previous digital system in all aspects.  It's also giving my class B analog equipment some competition too.  I'm really enjoying it.

crowe300.  Thanks for your help.  With your information and a couple of hours on youtube I was able to get the DMS-700 communicating with my NAS!!!!!!

Benzman, Thanks for the info. I’ll look into it. Give your new 700 at least four days before you start any critical listening. Image focus and depth really locked in around day 4.  I've noticed additional improvements in detail and ambience up through day 12.  I can create playlists using Tidal, USB and NAS. When viewing the playlist page, icons for each source are in the bottom left corner of each album art. This is how I compare SQ of each source to each other. Same song from Tidal, USB and NAS. Makes it really convenient and fast.