15-Oct-2016, 00:27
(This post was last modified: 15-Oct-2016, 00:36 by mdconnelly.)
Ok, I did it. Couldn't stand waiting and dreaded the thought of sending my 200 off for upgrade without actually hearing a 220 Pro....
So I went and bought a 220 Pro! Found an awesome dealer here in the US (Craig Shumer/Theatermax) that actually has a couple in stock. So I bought one 3 days ago and FedEx just delivered it. Yep, already hooked up and playing as I type. Yep, sounds great right out of the box. Nope, haven't got a clue to share (yet) about SQ of the 220 Pro vs the 200. But I will.
I won't sell my 200 until after I'm sure the SQ improvement is worth the price difference. I suspect it won't take long, but I'll give the 220 Pro a couple hundred hours to breakin before I start any real critical listening or comparison.
P.S. If you're looking to buy a Pro or to upgrade yours, particularly if you're in the US, you might want to touch base with Craig at Theatermax (disclosure: no vested interest beyond just being a very happy customer). Very knowledge Devialet dealer with a great understanding of what Devialet is up to (imagine that ;-). You can find him by googling or just PM me for contact info if needed.
So I went and bought a 220 Pro! Found an awesome dealer here in the US (Craig Shumer/Theatermax) that actually has a couple in stock. So I bought one 3 days ago and FedEx just delivered it. Yep, already hooked up and playing as I type. Yep, sounds great right out of the box. Nope, haven't got a clue to share (yet) about SQ of the 220 Pro vs the 200. But I will.
I won't sell my 200 until after I'm sure the SQ improvement is worth the price difference. I suspect it won't take long, but I'll give the 220 Pro a couple hundred hours to breakin before I start any real critical listening or comparison.
P.S. If you're looking to buy a Pro or to upgrade yours, particularly if you're in the US, you might want to touch base with Craig at Theatermax (disclosure: no vested interest beyond just being a very happy customer). Very knowledge Devialet dealer with a great understanding of what Devialet is up to (imagine that ;-). You can find him by googling or just PM me for contact info if needed.
Devialet 440 Pro (two 220s)- Oracle CD transport - Kuzma Stabi S/Stogi S turntable - Von Schweikert VR-35 speakers - JPS SC3 SCs - PI Audio power conditioning -
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