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Hello, after the Expert 220 Pro is for almost two weeks now in my system, i discovered this forum today and registered straight away.
At the moment i'm exploring the forum first before i comment on one or the other topic or ask any questions. But what I can do immediately is to introduce my setup here.
TT: Rega Planar 3-upgraded / Neo PSU / Rega ND7
Phono-Pre: hoer-wege V3 MM
Stream: PrimeCore Audio A7 with external PSU Progressive Audio
Reclocker: Ideon Audio 3R Master Time Black Star
CD transport: NuPrime CDT-10
The 220 Pro  has more than exceeded my expectations. I previously had the Buchardt i150, which is priced far below the Pro, so i had big expectations, but i hadn't expected such a difference, especially as the i150 is already a very good amplifier, which in my opinion performed far above its price class.
And no, i haven't compared the internal phono pre with my actual pre yet, i'll do that one day 
Rega Planar 3 - Rega ND7 - hoer-wege MM V3 Phonopre - PrimeCoreAudio A7 - Ideon Audio 3R MasterTime Blackstar - NuPrime CDT-10 - Expert Pro220CI - Buchardt E50
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Hi,
Welcome to Devialet Chat! That’s a nice system you have there, and I hope you continue to enjoy your 220 for many years to come. You have an ideal upgrade path (another 220) there if you wish! 
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G'day mate.
Welcome to the forum. As per above; 440Pro is one way to go, but for the same money, a small pair of well integrated subwoofers will transform your system beyond belief.
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(21-Jul-2025, 09:49)Pim Wrote: G'day mate.
Welcome to the forum. As per above; 440Pro is one way to go, but for the same money, a small pair of well integrated subwoofers will transform your system beyond belief.
Hi,
i´ve had a sub before, but after i got the E50, there was no need for me to still use the sub, so i sold the sub.
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(21-Jul-2025, 08:32)Axel Wrote: Hi,
Welcome to Devialet Chat! That’s a nice system you have there, and I hope you continue to enjoy your 220 for many years to come. You have an ideal upgrade path (another 220) there if you wish!
Hi, maybe a good idea, but at first i had to collect coins for the next time 
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Welcome, from a former Devialet owner. I'm pleased that you are impressed with the 220 ProCI. I sold mine about three years ago, and I miss it. No doubt as a fellow bass player, you'll find the bass from the Devialet quite wonderful; I hope so, at least, as I certainly did.
Wrok on. (but ditch the bass with too many strings :0)
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(26-Jul-2025, 04:18)Damon Wrote: Welcome, from a former Devialet owner. I'm pleased that you are impressed with the 220 ProCI. I sold mine about three years ago, and I miss it. No doubt as a fellow bass player, you'll find the bass from the Devialet quite wonderful; I hope so, at least, as I certainly did.
Wrok on. (but ditch the bass with too many strings :0)
Thanks, and yes, You´re right, also in combination with my Buchardt E50 i like the bass, no sub needed in my opinion 
Rega Planar 3 - Rega ND7 - hoer-wege MM V3 Phonopre - PrimeCoreAudio A7 - Ideon Audio 3R MasterTime Blackstar - NuPrime CDT-10 - Expert Pro220CI - Buchardt E50
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