22-Dec-2016, 20:36
Wow, the price included VAT for EU, but they charged me $400odd for taxes on top of upgrade price.
I'm in CAlifornia and we have roughly 9% sales tax.
I'm in CAlifornia and we have roughly 9% sales tax.
(22-Dec-2016, 20:14)Damon Wrote: [ -> ]Hi James,
I'm not sure if 'no-brainer' is quite correct, as it is a lot of money, and the D120 is already an outstanding amp and value, IMO. However, I did decide to upgrade my D120 to the D220 Pro and I am very glad I did. I can't say it was a wise decision (just in terms of the cost) but I am over the moon with the sound quality change and improvement. I will update my long posts soon, as my earlier concerns are completely resolved.
The price I paid included all shipping and expenses from Canada to France and back, so I am certain that it would apply to your location as well.
(22-Dec-2016, 21:22)K4680 Wrote: [ -> ]Hello, on 02.11.2016 my Expert 120 for the upgrade to Expert 220 Pro shipped. On 16.12.2016 came the device back. After a few days of warming up, I was now able to test extensively. In short: sound phenomenal! Device and remote control are brand new. Even if the upgrade took about 6 weeks, I did not regret the upgrade!
All the Best
(22-Dec-2016, 21:32)james n Wrote: [ -> ](22-Dec-2016, 20:14)Damon Wrote: [ -> ]Hi James,
I'm not sure if 'no-brainer' is quite correct, as it is a lot of money, and the D120 is already an outstanding amp and value, IMO. However, I did decide to upgrade my D120 to the D220 Pro and I am very glad I did. I can't say it was a wise decision (just in terms of the cost) but I am over the moon with the sound quality change and improvement. I will update my long posts soon, as my earlier concerns are completely resolved.
The price I paid included all shipping and expenses from Canada to France and back, so I am certain that it would apply to your location as well.
Hi Damon - yes you're right, 3k is a lot of money ... still got a few days yet to think about it. The 120 has been (and still is) a fantastic amplifier and i'd happily keep it. The 220 upgrade appeals, not just because of the step up for a reasonable (to me) cost, but the option later on to go dual mono and then possibly active. I really like what Devialet has been doing with Kudos and being able to do this with a small number of boxes (i came to Devialet from long term Naim ownership...) really appeals.
James
(23-Dec-2016, 16:36)Borgen Wrote: [ -> ]Same here, got an email stating that the upgrade was complete and that the 250Pro had just passed the testing and would be shipped before end of day. If this holds true (and nothing is broken, knock on wood...) then that would be next to amazing. The unit was delivered to Devialet on Tuesday and they complete it before weekend, in the week just before xmas.