30-Nov-2016, 15:32
The review concludes by saying:
"As to how the Expert 1000 Pro stacks up against other Devialet models, I can say without hesitation that it’s better -- but not night-and-day better. It’s a refinement of the Devialet sound, not a departure from it or a great leap forward. The last-generation Devialets I’ve heard -- the 120, the 200, and the 400 -- are still super products. The Expert 1000 Pro is just a little bit better in ways that might mean more to some listeners than to others."
Exactly what I anticipated when I bought a quad stack of highly discounted D400s, instead of waiting for the 1000 Pros. I expect that the newer units will produce a refinement, but not an outright difference. It would be subtle, and whether that's worth $35 grand is something only each of us can individually assess. In my analysis, it was not, so I chose to stay with the older line, and benefit from the massive discounting.
"As to how the Expert 1000 Pro stacks up against other Devialet models, I can say without hesitation that it’s better -- but not night-and-day better. It’s a refinement of the Devialet sound, not a departure from it or a great leap forward. The last-generation Devialets I’ve heard -- the 120, the 200, and the 400 -- are still super products. The Expert 1000 Pro is just a little bit better in ways that might mean more to some listeners than to others."
Exactly what I anticipated when I bought a quad stack of highly discounted D400s, instead of waiting for the 1000 Pros. I expect that the newer units will produce a refinement, but not an outright difference. It would be subtle, and whether that's worth $35 grand is something only each of us can individually assess. In my analysis, it was not, so I chose to stay with the older line, and benefit from the massive discounting.
