Devialet's competitors

[PhilP]

This may well be the next challenger for Devialet's crown:

http://www.rane.com/pi14.html

I particularly like the idea of a concrete chassis and front panel. It would be great if Devialet would develop something similar to the "Sheen Reduction Processor" to make listening to V8 firmware and enjoyable experience

When I first read this I was so delighted to read such an amusing piece I decided I would buy something made by Rane since anybody who would publish something this great deserved my money. Sadly I was unable to find anything in their product list I could remotely justify

Not even the HAL system? ", the HAL Multiprocessor and Halogen software check the status, location, CAT 5 wiring integrity, and that audio is flowing in all peripheral devices, so you know your system is properly connected and ready to go. Does your DSP troubleshoot the cable install for you and offer a “Get on the Plane” indicator that shows you that the installers have truly finished their job?" I'm surprised that, as a true audiophile, you couldn't justify such an investment.