27-Jan-2016, 08:00
(This post was last modified: 27-Jan-2016, 08:26 by MountainGuy.)
Excellent review, especially in its provision of some critical technical information that I've not been able to find before such as the true frequency range at certain decibels. I did think the 16hz to be overly optimistic as it was not remotely close to 105db. So the information was much appreciated. Another interesting thing is the additional information about the amplifiers. I do wonder if 1500 watts RMS is accurate. RMS?? 1500 watts? Wow! This is about double of the D800 when comparing stereo to stereo.
The level of technical information alone makes this review more than worthwhile, and also, seem to demonstrate that Devialet made a special effort to facilitate the review. In a sense Devialet is a partner in making sure that this review come into being.
However, there were just enough little niggles where he is inaccurate (i.e. "tweeter is positioned coaxially at the center and slightly IN FRONT of the 5” ringed, aluminum midrange driver", or implying that there will be a USB audio input capability etc) that made me feel as if he was encouaged to do a positive review by minimizing some of the flaws and also somewhat exaggerate the positives. For example, the line about, "....to say nothing of Devialet’s superb Spark app" was interesting. As a professional reviewer, I assume he knows of the options other there such as Roon or BlueSound. The adjective superb occures not in a vacumn, but in the context of what the larger market is offering.
BUT overall, the best review yet and I really do appreciate the article, especially for the data presented. He's a good communicator.
The level of technical information alone makes this review more than worthwhile, and also, seem to demonstrate that Devialet made a special effort to facilitate the review. In a sense Devialet is a partner in making sure that this review come into being.
However, there were just enough little niggles where he is inaccurate (i.e. "tweeter is positioned coaxially at the center and slightly IN FRONT of the 5” ringed, aluminum midrange driver", or implying that there will be a USB audio input capability etc) that made me feel as if he was encouaged to do a positive review by minimizing some of the flaws and also somewhat exaggerate the positives. For example, the line about, "....to say nothing of Devialet’s superb Spark app" was interesting. As a professional reviewer, I assume he knows of the options other there such as Roon or BlueSound. The adjective superb occures not in a vacumn, but in the context of what the larger market is offering.
BUT overall, the best review yet and I really do appreciate the article, especially for the data presented. He's a good communicator.
