Whole new system coming… October 24th

[markush]

It says has new DOS 3.0 version
So expect to have that roll out to existing Experts too

[SquiggFSM]

So I can get 30% off if I trade in my 440 Pro Dual, but only if they deem it to be in perfect ‘condition’ and I won’t know exactly how much discount I’m getting until they have received and assessed it. In the meantime I would have to pay out the full amount, £28,000 for an Astra Dual, and even if they do deem the 440 to be worth the full 30% discount, I’m still paying an extra £19,600….



That would be a big fat NO…

[devianet]

Now that Expert is NLA, they may as well update the apps and firmware for it, in fact I think it would be a pretty stellar public relations move for them to do so.

Since there is no longer any option to buy an Expert, this can't cannibalise any Astra sales.

Otherwise, if I were a prospective Astra customer, I would be looking at what happened with keeping the apps and firmware up-to-date, despite the initial suggestions at time of sale. I'd be asking why I should expect anything different from Astra, over future years.

In terms of "upgrading" from Expert Pro, it's not a tempting proposition for me. The apparent loss of Sweetroom is a showstopper, just for starters.

Also, I'm wondering what this means for the pre-Astra repair capability. My D-Premier needed a repair a few years back.

[ada]

There is a new processor and bunch of new hardware related with WIFI, USB, Bluetooth etc. I am not sure if they bother themselves after almost 8 years to port all the drivers and firmware changes to Expert line as Expert officially removed from their product line.

[agentsmith]

With the introduction of ASTRA and Devialet's decision to end life of the complete Expert (Pro) series, all discussion about firmware, support, configurations and upgrades etc. feels like a SOLAR ECLIPSE to me. It all happened and ended in a glitch...
Let's move on and (still) enjoy our CLASSIC Expert line! Or not...

I remember paying a hefty sum to upgrade my 500 to the promised CI platform. The sales pitch emphasized the transition to a sustainable operating system to guarantee continuous support. Unfortunately, most of us succumbed to the FOMO syndrome.

Regrettably, the updates started slowing and eventually ceased.

I am glad I abandoned the whole platform and moved on.

[Gerronwithit]

Just put in the details for upgrading my Expert to Astra dual and it says I would receive a 35% trade in. The advertised price of the Astra is CHF 38,000 making the cost for the “upgrade” £22,000 to me. If the Astra arrives and disappears as fast as the Expert is this a risk I am prepared to make? I guess you know the answer.

[Kromin]

A joke, like I am to pay after the 35% trade in 24500Euro for a lower speced amplifier.
Every aspect of the technical data is lower or worse than my 1000Pro CI.
Less power - Lower power levels on power supply - higher THD distortion - lower SNR ratio - only 2ohm capable - lower damping factor, list goes on..

[Kromin]

Just give us the option to rebuild our Experts with the possibly biggest changes, perhaps the ADH new-gen, processor etc...
And the 2way remote capability.

[markush]

Many questions remain - also about Expert line. What feedback did you get from support when asking about Expert line firmware updates or upgrade possibilities?

[ada]

Just give us the option to rebuild our Experts with the possibly biggest changes, perhaps the ADH new-gen, processor etc...
And the 2way remote capability.

This is what I asked them, I recommend you to do the same:

https://devialetchat.com/Thread-Petition-for-Devialet