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Devialet Original d´Atelier in HI-FI News - Nakatomi63 - 08-Feb-2016
Just published test Devialet Original dÁtelier in the March issue of the magazine HI-FI News.
I have not read it yet but I have seen that the conclusion is very very good
RE: Devialet Original d´Atelier in HI-FI News - f1eng - 08-Feb-2016
Same "score" as a pair of dual mono D-Premiers fwiw.
RE: Devialet Original d´Atelier in HI-FI News - iamwappie - 08-Feb-2016
HiFi news is heavily sponsored I get the idea. hardly very critical.
RE: Devialet Original d´Atelier in HI-FI News - IanG-UK - 08-Feb-2016
There's very rarely any criticism in HiFi News and they score just about everything between 80% and 90% in respect of single product reviews (they do score below 80% in comparative reviews though, in my experience, the comparative reviews never include gear that purports to be cutting edge).
This is pretty much the same with HiFi+.
(I think that both Paul Miller and Alan Sircom could deliver more disciminatory views were they not influenced, perhaps indirectly, by advertising revenue. In Hifi Critic, a more critical(!) approach is taken, which I often disagree with, but nevertheless respect.)
RE: Devialet Original d´Atelier in HI-FI News - JohnnySix - 09-Feb-2016
Yes, it's a foregone conclusion that Paul Miller would rate the d'Atelier highly, because he pretty much started the ball rolling in the UK with the highest-ever 91% rating for the D200, and he owns D800.
I'd rather they gave it to one of the other HiFi News reviewers, for a more balanced view.
Then again, PM edits & OWNS HiFi News, so its not surprising he gave himself this review! Wonder if he'll upgrade...
RE: Devialet Original d´Atelier in HI-FI News - Confused - 09-Feb-2016
Quite interesting that they tested it with a Melco N1A front end. You might expect a more "reference level" source, but maybe they think the N1A is all you'd ever need.
I also note that they messed up the quoted power figures at various ohms levels, with different power figures quoted on the same page.
RE: Devialet Original d´Atelier in HI-FI News - Womaz - 09-Feb-2016
(09-Feb-2016, 14:07)Confused Wrote: Quite interesting that they tested it with a Melco N1A front end. You might expect a more "reference level" source, but maybe they think the N1A is all you'd ever need.
I also note that they messed up the quoted power figures at various ohms levels, with different power figures quoted on the same page.
Yes I was delighted to see this. This seems to reinforce my belief that the Devialet and the speakers are what mater most. Of course as you know I am no expert. I only bought the Melco because AIR was problematic. I always wondered if a lot of cash on a streamer would beat AIR.
I think my Melco does but the real truth is I don't know as I have no desire to compare.
RE: Devialet Original d´Atelier in HI-FI News - IanG-UK - 11-Feb-2016
(09-Feb-2016, 14:07)Confused Wrote: Quite interesting that they tested it with a Melco N1A front end. You might expect a more "reference level" source, but maybe they think the N1A is all you'd ever need.
I also note that they messed up the quoted power figures at various ohms levels, with different power figures quoted on the same page.
... and they got the Od'A chassis size wrong!
RE: Devialet Original d´Atelier in HI-FI News - SwissBear - 29-Feb-2016
For those who have not been able to read it so far : https://issuu.com/happyrebel/docs/hi-fi_news_-_march_2016