New firmware 8.1.3

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Hello! Newbie Jojo here.  

Here's what I've learned so far from this very friendly and informative chat group.

1.  The latest FW 8.1.3 has now equalled or surpassed the famed 7.1.3 in SQ.  It is now safe and advisable to finally upgrade.  Now I can finally listen to DSD files without compromising sound quality.
2.  Use low capacity SD cards.  Max 4GB.  Use the one that came with your Devialet.  Note:  Tell me where you can find and buy 4GB cards these days.  The lowest capacity most stores have is the 8GB one.  When loading firmware or config files, do them one at a time.  Rule:  Do not load both the FW and config files at the same time.
3.  Best sound for me is when DPM is turned off.  Keep that baby always warm and ready!
4.  Turn off or disable all unused inputs.  I turned off AIR wireless WIFI - absolutely useless.  Ethernet is fine if you have a good internet service.  Mine is WEBPASS which is ultra stable and capable of over 400 Mb/s!  Lucky me!
5.  Feed your Devialet with pure and unrestrained power and you will be sonically rewarded.  I got mine plugged into an Isoclean 80A3 with 4 Nordost QV2s.  Smoooooth, liquid sound with incredible resolution!
6.  Isolate your Devialet from external and internal vibrations.  I got mine sitting on 3 Stillpoint Ultras.  I also changed my rack's 4 feet to Nordost Sort Futs.  Pay attention to these minute details to extract that last iota of sonic performance.  
7.  For enjoyment, try different configurations.  I was pleasantly suprised when I used the D200 as a preamp and partnered it with my Symphonic Line RG7 MK4.  The resultant sound is magnificent!  Apparently the DEV's built-in DAC is world class and totally outshone my other fancy and expensive converter.

For the mean time, I am done fiddling and messing around.  Time to indulge myself and just listen and enjoy the luscious sounds emanating from this amazing music machine!

Happy listening,
Newbie Jojo

And what would be your advice for the Phase : + or - ? And SAM level ?

Hello there!

I did not mess around with phase and stuck with the default setting of "+".  Imaging within the soundstage is rock-solid, which indicates correct phasing.  Unfortunately for me, my speakers (Gemme Audio Tanto Karbon V3s) are not presently in the SAM database.  I did not even activate SAM.  After a day of listening to 8.1.3, the official released version, I reverted back to 7.1.3.  I am now fully convinced that 7.1.3 is still the best sounding FW.  The sound is more organic and musical.  It has that X-factor that you can't fully described, but becomes obvious when the music is playing.  It has that ethereal and mellifluous quality that is so pleasurable and titillating to listen to.  The series 8 FWs (all of them) sound clinical and hifi-ish in comparison.  

Regards,
Newbie Jojo