26-Jul-2015, 17:17
(26-Jul-2015, 16:23)Jgw911 Wrote: [ -> ]
Yes that is one of the downsides of the Devialet - it encourages too much a**e in chair listening to wonderful music
Tell me about it .
(26-Jul-2015, 16:23)Jgw911 Wrote: [ -> ]
Yes that is one of the downsides of the Devialet - it encourages too much a**e in chair listening to wonderful music
(26-Jul-2015, 11:36)brit Wrote: [ -> ](26-Jul-2015, 11:23)Jgw911 Wrote: [ -> ]Ok, got off my backside to check the back of the Yamaha (was previously reading the manual because checking the back of the Yamaha means pulling it out of the rack). Was actually a 3.5 mm socket as well not an RCA after all (the manual really wasn't clear on that). Went for a rummage in my cables box and found a stereo 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm. Then used the Configurator to switch on the trigger input on the Dev. Connected everything up and.....
It works!!!! The Dev comes on when the AVR is switched on AND the Dev switches off when the AVR is switched off - result!!
I've configured the Dev to set to AV bypass as the default startup option so that's job done I think. The one weakness of not having an IR remote sensor is a weakness no more.
That's a good Sunday's work methinks. Time for a cuppa and a few biccies (and maybe a movie).
Great job - sometimes all it takes is that simple operation of removing a..e from chair
Enjoy the tea and "biccies", you have deserved them .
David
(28-Jul-2015, 17:12)Slimmo Wrote: [ -> ]Hi,
I'm very keen to get myself a D200 but like you will need it to integrate into a home cinema set up so having seen your post and knowing now that it works I wondered how it sounded?
As is so often referenced "the all important front soundstage", how was it mixing two types of amplification across the 3 speakers as I presume the AV amp was taking care of the centre speaker and surrounds?
Thanks,
Slimmo.
(28-Jul-2015, 19:49)Jgw911 Wrote: [ -> ](28-Jul-2015, 17:12)Slimmo Wrote: [ -> ]Hi,
I'm very keen to get myself a D200 but like you will need it to integrate into a home cinema set up so having seen your post and knowing now that it works I wondered how it sounded?
As is so often referenced "the all important front soundstage", how was it mixing two types of amplification across the 3 speakers as I presume the AV amp was taking care of the centre speaker and surrounds?
Thanks,
Slimmo.
Hi Slimmo
It sounds great to me! I have actually been using the approach of front two channels through a hifi amp and centre plus surrounds through an AVR for many years using various hifi amps as I've upgraded. I wasn't expecting that much improvement moving from a Naim 202/200 in this context but actually even with movie sounds the Dev sounds better - just more detail and a 'cleaner signal'. I'm sure that surround sound purists would baulk at the idea of such different amps running different channels but I can't say I've ever noticed any lack of integration in the overall 'sound field'. I could never justify buying two more D200s to cover the other channels anyway! If I ever buy another D200 it will be to create a D400 for hifi purposes.
Jonathan
(26-Jul-2015, 11:23)Jgw911 Wrote: [ -> ]Ok, got off my backside to check the back of the Yamaha (was previously reading the manual because checking the back of the Yamaha means pulling it out of the rack). Was actually a 3.5 mm socket as well not an RCA after all (the manual really wasn't clear on that). Went for a rummage in my cables box and found a stereo 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm. Then used the Configurator to switch on the trigger input on the Dev. Connected everything up and.....
It works!!!! The Dev comes on when the AVR is switched on AND the Dev switches off when the AVR is switched off - result!!
I've configured the Dev to set to AV bypass as the default startup option so that's job done I think. The one weakness of not having an IR remote sensor is a weakness no more.
That's a good Sunday's work methinks. Time for a cuppa and a few biccies (and maybe a movie).