Devialet not attending High-End 2016

[Rufus McDufus]

My only thought is that if this is an Expert model refresh then they're integrating some or all of the Original d'Atelier improvements into the Expert line. So not a complete new model but a mid-life refresh, possibly one that the original Experts are updateable to?
Either that or nothing to do with the Expert range?

[IanG-UK]

I cannot see then launching an Expert replacement. Maybe 30% of those who had bought already would replace, but I suspect there would be hardly any new buyers because (if you like it) the existing Expert range is pre-eminent.

Maybe an Expert/Phantom/Dialog integration (which gives them a route to "replace" AIR) but it is surely something more income generative. Whatever that might be.

[Hifi_swlon]

.... Whatever that might be.

If the dealer's comments earlier are genuine, and Devialet have been honest with him, then I agree it's unlikely they would have a 'world gathering' for anything other than big news. If it's Expert related or new high-end models, that doesn't seem to tally with the munich no show or the Od'A launch timing. Things like mergers and that kind of announcement are generally dealt with using press releases, but maybe it's lots of things at once. A new portable 'beats' style range for the masses in the Apple Store, something for posh cars, a telly, a portable player maybe, some tie in with Apple (or similar) maybe, new investors, perhaps new direction, or just a PR stunt.

Whatever it is it's unlikely to be the thing I want it to be, but sounds like we haven't got too long to wait to find out... Perhaps the 'predictions thread' will generate some winners. Were there prizes?

[Confused]

Regarding winners of the prediction thread, the prize was clearly stated up front:

'The prize will be the utterly enormous personal pride and kudos for the victor.'

Feeling lucky?

[Hifi_swlon]

You had an unfair advantage there

Sounds like it's time to get those last predictions or amendments in....

http://devialetchat.com/showthread.php?t...redictions

[Confused]

You had an unfair advantage there

Sounds like it's time to get those last predictions or amendments in....

http://devialetchat.com/showthread.php?t...redictions

Hang on a minute! If we are allowing predictions now (nearly April), then I'm going to go with a sponsorship tie up between Devialet and the Renault F1 team!  Plus, for what it's worth, I've changed my mind on some of my predictions before they've even been proved wrong!  (I think a trickle down of the O d'A tweaks is looking quite likely).  But I'll stick with my original predictions, no cheating allowed!

[Hifi_swlon]

Hang on a minute!  If we are allowing predictions now (nearly April), then I'm going to go with a sponsorship tie up between Devialet and the Renault F1 team!  Plus, for what it's worth, I've changed my mind on some of my predictions before they've even been proved wrong!  (I think a trickle down of the O d'A tweaks is looking quite likely).  But I'll stick with my original predictions, no cheating allowed!

Well, yuh, I had kind of figured predictions wouldn't be updated/amended to cover the past And of course the ultimate kudos will still go to those who were closest but also got in early, ahead of the crowd….

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[qanda]

Great post! Made me laugh!

Only humor to help us cope with the insanity that is Devialet...

[deviousalet]

Thanks.

Luckily the joy I get from listening to my D400 far outweighs my criticism of the company, but I do enjoy poking fun at them here as well as providing constructive feedback to Devialet directly and through dealers.