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Just had a reply from Devialet help desk confirming really that the CLIC is not a good partner. These forums are invaluable, but unfortunately for me I am now stumped. Another streamer is additional cost. I was already stretching myself to go for the 200 as opposed to the original 120, this additional cost is probably a step too far. Time for a recollection of my thoughts.
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i use the following (in my signature)
1) Tousling for optic streaming
NAS driver (for music files storage), DLNA/UPnP certified you would have this anyways.
Airport Express (Apple recommended by Devialet)
wire ETH cable from AE to Devialet and also to NAS (to NAS its must have anyways)
Toslink (for optic streaming) wire from AE to Devialet
From your iDevices (if you are apple guy) Airplay to AE it simply plays (from any apple device)
I generally use iPad (before i switched to no-2 below)
2) Devialet_ETH
this is same as above but you can use your macbook or windows PC.
download from Devialet site to download AIR application on your PC or MacBooks - Start Playing from
once you download (you can do anytime before y ou get you Devialet) AIR you can enable Devialet_ETH
Enjoy exploring and Good Luck! this is a good amp don't give up so easily on Devialet!
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Thanks for the detailed reply.
I just want to keep it as simple as possible. I have no idea what Airprt Express is. I just want to use the Devialet like I use my current set up.
Network streamer attached to my NAS, which is attached to my 200. I will use an app to search for music and internet radio. I assume devialet have their own app. I am trying not to get put off but yes i am starting to think this is a little too technical for me. I want my music playback to be simpe. These forums are excellent and the Devialet help desk replied within 30 minutes which is brilliant...........but I need simplicity.
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good that you already planning to do network streamer to Devialet - this combo is very good. but you need wifi so you might be already using your existing routing around your music equipment. AE hardly costs $100. this is wonderful tiny wifi extender which can connect to your streamer and your any mobile device (iPad, iPhone or androids) will be able to communicate between devices and Devialet through AE. or on your home network. either way it is good.
Good Luck!
if the above does not work then you can keep even more simpler by looking at Naim SuperUniti or Cyrus Lyric-09 too.
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At present NAS is coonected to Network player wia Ethernet cable. I prefer it hard wired.
I dont see why i would need Airport Express unless i am missing something. Anyway thanks for the help.
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Correct! You are all set ...
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Great reply thank you. I was just under the impression that using the CLIC will not be the best way to use the 200. The Devialet help desk sort of confirmed that too. So you are saying the Devialet DAC will get used?
I dont want to do a home demo if it will not be used at its optimum sound quality as 6k is a major purchase for me. I might not be demoing it to its full effect if you like.
I will investigate using a USB cable direct from my QNAP NAS?? This could prove a temporary fix to remove the CLIC from the chain.
Truth is am hopeless at this stuff.......thank heavens for the forum.
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That was also my thoughts and like i say I am no expert. This to me would be crazy. I fork out 6k for the 200 and use the CLICs DAC??
The model number is TS291P. I will google and investigate too but i am not brilliant with this stuff.
I really appreciate all of your help and comments. Excellent.
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