So I got a hold of a M21 to demo to compare directly to my M12. Was able to swap out from one to the other in like 2-3 minutes. Not exactly a A/B compare but as close as I could get.
Differences of the M21 over the M12:
1. The sound was just more "there". It was similar to adjusting to "fine" from "wide". The sound is "cleaned" and more focused. Its been awhile but if I remember right this was a very similar experience of when I moved from the M1SE to the M12.
2. To me the impacts seem more pronounced. Drums, cymbals etc. just seem to impact faster.
3. The sound stage did not seem to change but everything seems a bit higher then before.
PCM and DSD showed the same improvements of 1-3 above.
Also a couple of notes: There is not an adjustment for "Fine" or "Wide" as in the past "Fine" is just standard. I always like the "Fine" better anyways.
As far was the "SIG" or "LAD" option for PCM I like the "SIG" mode the best it's the original one so I guess it makes sense that I would.
Bottom line a very nice upgrade in my opinion.
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