Original d'Atelier register - Printable Version

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RE: Original d'Atelier register - Zappydev - 12-Aug-2016

(12-Aug-2016, 11:30)Confused Wrote:
(12-Aug-2016, 11:19)Hifi_swlon Wrote:
(12-Aug-2016, 09:43)Zappydev Wrote: #66 - installed and sounding wonderful in Worcestershire

Congrats! But where did the change of heart come from Zappydev? I thought from your posts last month you were unlikely to spend any more money with Devialet?

You big tease Zappydev! No more sofa squishes from me!! Anyway, congratulations! Enjoy!

Thanks, guys. I shall miss those squishes !!

Yes, I was reaching the limit of my tolerance with regard to the AIR issues, and the way that Devialet were handling them (or not). Then, a few things happened:

I saw, and heard, the O d'A during the Sofa-Squish day
I started using AIR3b for Mac, which pretty much solved the issues of the previous releases. The subsequent release of AIR3b for Win has been equally successful for me.
The Expert Pro story is now revealed, so we have a pretty good idea of how things will look for the next year or so

I stopped looking at it so subjectively - I didn't really have an issue personally with the upgrade pricing, although I can fully empathise with those that do. Instead, I took on board the many comments and opinions of those folk, on here and elsewhere, who have experienced other systems, and I came to the conclusion that objectively, the D900/D1000 embodies a performance that sets it way ahead of most of the competition. On top of that, the all-in-one technology was one of the key reasons I bought my first D170, and so as a lifestyle choice, that continues to fit the bill now that AIR is working. Finally, whilst it may not be to everyone's taste, I personally think that the appearance is drop-dead gorgeous. As a result, I decided to grab one while I still could - who knows for how long that will be possible ? I have no intention of ever going back to playing CDs or SACDs, and although I may one day set up my trusty LP12 once again, for now, the O d'A is really all I need. (Although the dcs streamer solution does sound rather compelling . . . . )

Do I really need 1000W into my little Duette speakers ? No, of course not - the D400 had oodles of power in reserve. And yet - listening today at -36dB, where yesterday it would have been -25 dB, the sound is clearly more open and controlled than it was before. My biggest limitation today by far is the listening room, both shape and size - hence the Duettes, which I can wholeheartedly recommend, by the way. Come the day that I finally get a better room, then some new speakers will be at the top of the shopping-list, but I think that the electronics will do for now Big Grin

For the record, I still think that Devialet have a lot of catching-up to do as regards communication and customer satisfaction. I also think that their software efforts are woefully inadequate, but these are things which (hopefully) will continue to improve. In the meantime, I have found their products to be exceptionally well-engineered, and to provide amazing performance from a gorgeous, minimalist package.

Last but not least, this is an amazing forum, and the breadth and depth of knowledge and opinions that are shared here have also played a part in my decision to stay on the Devialet path for a while longer.

Now, I'm off to play some tunes . . . Smile

Zap

RE: Original d'Atelier register - tategoi - 12-Aug-2016

Congratulations. Sometimes ignorance is a bliss. Just enjoy the Od'A and don't read too much into what are being posted in this forum Big Grin

RE: Original d'Atelier register - NickB - 03-Sep-2016

Ian I am afraid to say that you have my O d'A as that is my date of birth, hand it over immediately !!!!

RE: Original d'Atelier register - Mka - 02-May-2017

Oda72 sold to Claus in Denmark

RE: Original d'Atelier register - PeppaPig - 26-Jul-2017

(15-Jun-2016, 22:58)IanG-UK Wrote: I know it is the wrong place to post this - but it is next to the Od'A v 800 v 1000+ debate, so if you are an Od'A owner register here. I'll add you to the summary post - post 10.

So to start mine in number 54.

Numbe 46 is in Australia

RE: Original d'Atelier register - raykkc - 26-Jul-2017

OdA 38 in Hong Kong
I am very happy I can own an OdA.

RE: Original d'Atelier register - Jerry Seh - 26-Jul-2017

I have Od'A #77 - Singapore.

Understand the "free upgrade"has been pushed back and is now in Sep/Oct period.

RE: Original d'Atelier register - Jerry Seh - 28-Jan-2018

(26-Jul-2017, 04:59)Jerry Seh Wrote: I have Od'A #77 - Singapore.

Understand the "free upgrade"has been pushed back and is now in Sep/Oct period.

Latest:

After some 3 weeks of "to and fro" response, finally had my units shipped back to Deviatet for the O'dA upgrade on Jan 25th. Well, funny thing is local dealer shipped using the 1000 box and not the wooden crate the OdA comes with. Another funny thing is the units have a reported value of only 2k Euro. Whatever that means, I just hope if my pair are damaged, I am not insured for this paltry sum.

Pray the pair will come back upgraded and also the units cleaned/re-plated off the tarnish on the covers & remote.

RE: Original d'Atelier register - IanG-UK - 29-Jan-2018

(16-Jun-2016, 12:45)IanG-UK Wrote: Here are the numbers, member names and locations, where known, and apologies for any errors:

001 on sale in Switzerland
006 Cosmosound - Cyprus
007 Tategoi - Singapore
008 on sale in Singapore
011 Pandemonium67 - France
022 Lauwemelk - Netherlands
027 Lauditorium - France (may be for sale)
028 Waikeywi - Hong Kong
035 Georgev - Johannesburg
038 Raykka - Hong Kong
044 F1eng - UK
046 PeppaPig - Australia
048 Swissbear - Switzerland
051 Cob917 - UK
053 Jon Oxford Audio - UK (now that's praise - a dealer who owns one with the number the same as his year of birth!)
054 IanG-UK - UK (wanted by NickB as it is his year of birth)
056 Dbilling64 - UK
063 User33 - USA
064 M4gnus - Sweden
066 Zappydev - UK
072 Clause - Denmark
076 Raker - France
077 Jerry Seh - Singapore
080 Harwood - Hong Kong
082 Nicknick - Hong Kong
086 sold in Hong Kong
088 in China?
091 Frnch - Netherlands
097 Pim - Australia
099 sold in Hong Kong

Updated Jan 2020

RE: Original d'Atelier register - GuillaumeB - 29-Jan-2018

(28-Jan-2018, 16:21)Jerry Seh Wrote: Pray the pair will come back upgraded and also the units cleaned/re-plated off the tarnish on the covers & remote.

Mine (well no longer mine now) returned in mint condition. Certainly a lot better that when they left.

Guillaume