18-Sep-2015, 16:23
Just got mine 2 silvers
IMMENSE!!
Have replaced 5k of floor standing speaks (MS Performance 6LE) and 4.5k of amps (MF 2 box pre , and 2 550W monos)
Firstly - the sheer bliss of getting all that floor space and cupboard space back!!!! Thats the biggest reason I went for it
Secondly - the presentation of sound is of course different, as any new system will be. But there is no better or worse about it - just different. Certainly in the same league - and far too close to say if one is "better" or not. Maybe the old system wins on treble and separation sometimes, maybe this one wins with bass and mid range attack. then on an another day maybe the other way round
All so close.
But for all the benefits of size, wirelessness, ease of use (and looks) - its an absolute winner, no 2 ways about it. A few tiny glitches - but on-line Devialet support talked me through a reset, and a few other questions immediately.
And all the fuss about the volume remote? Just use the App no? Seems perfect to me - even if the actual phone buttons aren't so subtle - swiping is very delicate
And other technical issues here and there......who ever tried to sort an issue out with a phono cable that came unsoldered, or a valve that blew, or distortion on one channel and trying to trouble shoot the fuck out of it just to work out which box or cable was to blame!?
Some people like that though - thats part of the hobby. And some people like fine analysis of every fine detail of the sound and compare everything to everything - and again that's part of the hobby they enjoy.
If you are looking to buy new - £ for £ definite no brainer - what amp and full range speaker combo could you get for £3k new??
And even buying second hand bargains at 1/3 of RRP - £ for £ you really have to demo these and weigh up the pros and cons. Soundwise - you will always get pros and cons comparing any system - its all so personal.
But if you just want it to just sound in the same league, and be done with it - then for me there is no doubt!
Amazing - will post some pics and a bit more of a rant about how pleased I am in another thread one day
IMMENSE!!
Have replaced 5k of floor standing speaks (MS Performance 6LE) and 4.5k of amps (MF 2 box pre , and 2 550W monos)
Firstly - the sheer bliss of getting all that floor space and cupboard space back!!!! Thats the biggest reason I went for it
Secondly - the presentation of sound is of course different, as any new system will be. But there is no better or worse about it - just different. Certainly in the same league - and far too close to say if one is "better" or not. Maybe the old system wins on treble and separation sometimes, maybe this one wins with bass and mid range attack. then on an another day maybe the other way round
All so close.But for all the benefits of size, wirelessness, ease of use (and looks
) - its an absolute winner, no 2 ways about it. A few tiny glitches - but on-line Devialet support talked me through a reset, and a few other questions immediately. And all the fuss about the volume remote? Just use the App no? Seems perfect to me - even if the actual phone buttons aren't so subtle - swiping is very delicate
And other technical issues here and there......who ever tried to sort an issue out with a phono cable that came unsoldered, or a valve that blew, or distortion on one channel and trying to trouble shoot the fuck out of it just to work out which box or cable was to blame!?
Some people like that though - thats part of the hobby. And some people like fine analysis of every fine detail of the sound and compare everything to everything - and again that's part of the hobby they enjoy.
If you are looking to buy new - £ for £ definite no brainer - what amp and full range speaker combo could you get for £3k new??
And even buying second hand bargains at 1/3 of RRP - £ for £ you really have to demo these and weigh up the pros and cons. Soundwise - you will always get pros and cons comparing any system - its all so personal.
But if you just want it to just sound in the same league, and be done with it - then for me there is no doubt!
Amazing - will post some pics and a bit more of a rant about how pleased I am in another thread one day
