06-Mar-2017, 17:26
On the topic of the value of casework: I didn't hear Manoet's Devialet or the others who modified theirs, but I believe what they said about them. Even if you don't, we can agree that the difference between a Devialet 440 and 1000 is the case, since Devialet states that the internals are otherwise identical.
On the topic of power conditioning: I've heard the differences that power cords and power conditioners make with my Devialet 400. Upgrading from stock to Shunyata Z-PC10 power cords was an obvious and completely positive improvement. When I evaluated power conditioners it was vs. plugging my D400 directly into the wall on a dedicated circuit (which as another obvious and completely positive improvement in my house). A Furman IT-Reference 20i made some improvements but also detracted from aspects and overall I preferred the sound without it. A Shunyata Hydra Model-2 made some improvements with only minor detractions but still has aspects that were worse than direct to the outlet. My Shunyata Denali 6000/S has only positive effects vs. direct to the wall outlet. So for me I get better sound with the right power conditioner. I'm also using one because I need a way to turn off the Devialet, which the switch on the Denali gives me. Overall I think that good power cords and a dedicated circuit make more difference than a power conditioner in my system, but that's probably because my power cords have filters that do some power conditioning and my dedicated circuit removed the noise injected into the line by other devices. I would recommend trying these things for yourself. I'm only sharing my experience because I learned from others so hope to provide the same help I received.
On the topic of power conditioning: I've heard the differences that power cords and power conditioners make with my Devialet 400. Upgrading from stock to Shunyata Z-PC10 power cords was an obvious and completely positive improvement. When I evaluated power conditioners it was vs. plugging my D400 directly into the wall on a dedicated circuit (which as another obvious and completely positive improvement in my house). A Furman IT-Reference 20i made some improvements but also detracted from aspects and overall I preferred the sound without it. A Shunyata Hydra Model-2 made some improvements with only minor detractions but still has aspects that were worse than direct to the outlet. My Shunyata Denali 6000/S has only positive effects vs. direct to the wall outlet. So for me I get better sound with the right power conditioner. I'm also using one because I need a way to turn off the Devialet, which the switch on the Denali gives me. Overall I think that good power cords and a dedicated circuit make more difference than a power conditioner in my system, but that's probably because my power cords have filters that do some power conditioning and my dedicated circuit removed the noise injected into the line by other devices. I would recommend trying these things for yourself. I'm only sharing my experience because I learned from others so hope to provide the same help I received.
