26-Jul-2015, 21:16
(This post was last modified: 26-Jul-2015, 21:23 by Rufus McDufus.)
Ah I could be wrong about the base. I must check up to see if it is indeed metal. It struck me plastic would be not very good for heat transfer.
[edit] I just tested it quickly with a magnet. Chromed body is magnetic, black base isn't and definitely feels plasticky. The interesting thing is I asked a Devialet rep the other day if any components had changed over the years on the devices and he said no. I want one with a metal base because I put mine on Stillpoints, which I feel are probably less effective at transmitting vibration when placed on a plastic base.
[double edit due to beer-oriented mistake] You mentioned aluminium alloy which could well be non-magnetic depending on what it's alloyed with. I'll double check in the morning...
[edit] I just tested it quickly with a magnet. Chromed body is magnetic, black base isn't and definitely feels plasticky. The interesting thing is I asked a Devialet rep the other day if any components had changed over the years on the devices and he said no. I want one with a metal base because I put mine on Stillpoints, which I feel are probably less effective at transmitting vibration when placed on a plastic base.
[double edit due to beer-oriented mistake] You mentioned aluminium alloy which could well be non-magnetic depending on what it's alloyed with. I'll double check in the morning...
