“Firstly was the reduction in noise. That reduction removed the irritating, distortive effects that make the ear cringe and withdraw.
Next was the concurrent smoothness from the mids, especially the upper midrange.
Thirdly, was the bass. My goodness the lower frequencies added power to burn. Not so much in terms of punch just a hefty weight, a real force of nature.
The transient attack from the guitar plucks displayed an impressive focus and precision while the instrumental separation, enhanced by the low noise, allowed the ear to pick up secondary rhythms that occurred way off into the rear of the mix.”
– Paul Rigby, The Audiophile Man