SOtM SMs200 Ultra, 4th place in my test. What am I doing wrong?

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16 minutes ago, Bullitt5094 said:

HQ actually sounded worse with the HQ desktop utilizing the ULTRA. I'm not sure how HDMI and the IFI coming from the same NUC with JRiver could both sound noticeably better. But they do.

 

Hi, in what ways are these better and worse? Some are brighter and harsher? More detailed, less detailed, too warm and dark sounding? 

 

It can be hard to describe but it may help with getting feedback.

 

Everybody’s own personal preference/taste in sound can be a factor also.