01-Oct-2016, 13:50
@Rodney Gold, I'm leaning this way, too. Thanks for your thought.
@Finn, yes, I totally agree with you that the 220 Pro needs to be noticeably better than the 200 to justify its hefty upgrade cost. Its upgrade cost is also the reason that I 'm contemplating adding another D200 or a companion. The majority of people seem to perceive much better SQ after the upgrade.
@Confused, business-wise, I also think that there is a good reason for Devialet to extend the upgrade period...especially if the Pro version receives good reviews which create a strong demand for upgrade. I personally suspect if the Pro version will be that much better than the current version given that the current version seems to garner lots of raving reviews from pro reviewers and consumers alike. Yes, the SQ may improve...but I again do wonder how much. I can't wait to see someone pitting D220 against D400 or even D440 vs. D400!
@mdconnelly, I spoke with my dealer and he told me that he didn't hear much of a difference vs. D200 and that the D220 under-performed D400.
@G51, ha ha that's true! My dog would love the remote.
@vrln, that's a fair point. Very fair point. Thanks for the reminder.
@egg1dog, thanks very much for sharing your experience. Appreciate it. I heard the D800 once and that was probably the best experience so far with the Devialet. Then, I listened to the same speakers driven by D200 and I was surprised at how difference the D800 made to the sound that the same speakers produced. Noticeably less detail, poorer imaging and smaller soundstage. I hope that the D400 will be 80-90% of the D800. If that's the case, the D400 will be a very valid option for me. Then, I wouldn't care if the D440 would be 85-95% of the D800.
@miles, thanks very much for sharing your experience. D200 seems to be a better option regarding flexibility as you said. On the other hand, I think that there may be people who just want to buy a companion to upgrade to D400 and that would leave me with a D200 which should also be easy to sell? Not sure how the market works here. The decision may boil down to the difference in cost between a D200 and companion.
@GuillaumeB, can you please share what areas of improvement the buyer noticed right away? Thanks GuillaumeB!
@brit, I would love to hear your experience, brit. Cheers
@Finn, yes, I totally agree with you that the 220 Pro needs to be noticeably better than the 200 to justify its hefty upgrade cost. Its upgrade cost is also the reason that I 'm contemplating adding another D200 or a companion. The majority of people seem to perceive much better SQ after the upgrade.
@Confused, business-wise, I also think that there is a good reason for Devialet to extend the upgrade period...especially if the Pro version receives good reviews which create a strong demand for upgrade. I personally suspect if the Pro version will be that much better than the current version given that the current version seems to garner lots of raving reviews from pro reviewers and consumers alike. Yes, the SQ may improve...but I again do wonder how much. I can't wait to see someone pitting D220 against D400 or even D440 vs. D400!
@mdconnelly, I spoke with my dealer and he told me that he didn't hear much of a difference vs. D200 and that the D220 under-performed D400.
@G51, ha ha that's true! My dog would love the remote.
@vrln, that's a fair point. Very fair point. Thanks for the reminder.
@egg1dog, thanks very much for sharing your experience. Appreciate it. I heard the D800 once and that was probably the best experience so far with the Devialet. Then, I listened to the same speakers driven by D200 and I was surprised at how difference the D800 made to the sound that the same speakers produced. Noticeably less detail, poorer imaging and smaller soundstage. I hope that the D400 will be 80-90% of the D800. If that's the case, the D400 will be a very valid option for me. Then, I wouldn't care if the D440 would be 85-95% of the D800.
@miles, thanks very much for sharing your experience. D200 seems to be a better option regarding flexibility as you said. On the other hand, I think that there may be people who just want to buy a companion to upgrade to D400 and that would leave me with a D200 which should also be easy to sell? Not sure how the market works here. The decision may boil down to the difference in cost between a D200 and companion.
@GuillaumeB, can you please share what areas of improvement the buyer noticed right away? Thanks GuillaumeB!
@brit, I would love to hear your experience, brit. Cheers
System: Lenovo Laptop (Ethernet to router) >> Tidal/Hi-Res Files (M2 SSD) >> Roon >> HQPlayer (DSD64) >> Air (latest version) >> D800 (Ethernet to router) >> PMC Twenty5.26
Cable: Ethernet (Nordost Heimdall 2 / only for D800), Digital (Stock Crystal cable), Speaker (XLO Pro Series)
Router: Netgear Orbi (main Orbi connected to the laptop / satellite Orbi connected to the D800). Each Orbi communicates wirelessly.
Cable: Ethernet (Nordost Heimdall 2 / only for D800), Digital (Stock Crystal cable), Speaker (XLO Pro Series)
Router: Netgear Orbi (main Orbi connected to the laptop / satellite Orbi connected to the D800). Each Orbi communicates wirelessly.
