The 14k number comes from a 2013 Stereophile review. This MM Devialet phone stage problem is discussed in this thread I started (initially to review the Expert Pro upgrade) https://devialetchat.com/showthread.php?tid=3959
The Stereophile review of the phono stage can be found here https://www.stereophile.com/content/devialet-d-premier-da-integrated-amplifier-phono-stage
I'm thinking of biting the bullet and trying an external phono stage, perhaps the Lehmann Black Cube SE II.
The Stereophile review of the phono stage can be found here https://www.stereophile.com/content/devialet-d-premier-da-integrated-amplifier-phono-stage
I'm thinking of biting the bullet and trying an external phono stage, perhaps the Lehmann Black Cube SE II.
Devialet 250 Pro, Bryston BDP-2, Acoustic Signature WOW XL with TA1000 Tonearm and Ortofon 2M cartridge, OPPO BDP-83SE, Stenheim Alumine Two, REL G2