03-Dec-2016, 14:29
OK, I got news.
It seems there is indeed a new version of the Dialog.
This new version is airplay compatible (probably thanks to a new chip added to it).
It looks exactly the same than the previous version. No physical changes.
What hasn't been decided yet is:
I'm waiting for feedback from Devialet's technical support about all of the above.
As a customer who bought a "flexible and upgradable" system (2 silver, 2 tree and 1 dialog) I would hope for an upgrade program (a bit like Bryston or Mark Levinson do - in other words, bring the old one, buy a new one for half the price). I can see the point of products evolving over time and therefore if new technology is implemented I'm happy to pay and benefit for it provided it remains reasonable (ie. I would not want to pay the same price than a new buyer).
It seems there is indeed a new version of the Dialog.
This new version is airplay compatible (probably thanks to a new chip added to it).
It looks exactly the same than the previous version. No physical changes.
What hasn't been decided yet is:
- if someone who bought the dialog just before the new release will get the newer version for free (exchange)
- if someone (like me) who bought the dialog last December will get a chance to upgrade to the newer version for less than 299 euros
I'm waiting for feedback from Devialet's technical support about all of the above.
As a customer who bought a "flexible and upgradable" system (2 silver, 2 tree and 1 dialog) I would hope for an upgrade program (a bit like Bryston or Mark Levinson do - in other words, bring the old one, buy a new one for half the price). I can see the point of products evolving over time and therefore if new technology is implemented I'm happy to pay and benefit for it provided it remains reasonable (ie. I would not want to pay the same price than a new buyer).
