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Hi Devialet friends

I have today become an owner of the 220 pro. Are there some standard things to do before I start listening, and if I have forgot something to do?

I know about SAM and also choose what type of inputs I will use, and so on. I have also put in my router info for the wifi in 220 to my network so Spotify Connect works. But there are some things I wonder about

Question 1: I cant connect to the Roon, my app cant find 220 when searching from my phone/ipad?
Question 2: Can I configure the sound with some EQ or filters in the configuration, and how?
Question 3: Can I listen to headphones throw the 220?
Question 4: When I choose source from the remote. Can i delete Upnp from that list, because I dont use it?
Question 5: Are there any client for Tidal Connect in the 220, as it is for the Spotify Connect?

I would be very thankful for answers

Welcome.

1. Do you have a roon core connected to your network?
2. You have Sweet room
3. Don't know.
4. Don't think so
5. No, not yet.

Congrats !

To use Roon, you need an account at Roon (currently two weeks free trial, which i'm currently doing) and a Roon core within your network. I've installed it on my windows pc and it needs to stay on if you want to use Roon as a source.

Don't think upnp can be removed.

Why would you listen to headphones on your devialet ? That would be complete overkill and i don't think you can do that.

Tidal connect is not yet available. You need Roon to stream tidal source. Hopefully available one day.

Hello Graziano, and welcome.

(05-Dec-2021, 08:59)Graziano Wrote: [ -> ]Question 1: I cant connect to the Roon, my app cant find 220 when searching from my phone/ipad?

As others have said, in order to use Roon you'll need a computer in your network to run the Roon Core software.  Once you have a Core running, the Roon app should connect to the Core (you might need to select the right computer the first time you connect, but thereafter it should connect automatically).  You can then open Settings->Audio in the Roon app and should see your 220 Pro listed as a Roon-Ready device.  At that point, you should be ready to play music.

(05-Dec-2021, 08:59)Graziano Wrote: [ -> ]Question 2: Can I configure the sound with some EQ or filters in the configuration, and how?

There are two different and complementary methods for EQ.  The first is by using tone controls, which boost or cut the treble and bass frequency response from defined frequencies.  The corner frequencies can be set in the Configurator, under General Settings->Balance & Tone Control.  You can use the remote control to set the boost/cut for treble and bass; just press the Tone button until you reach Bass or Treble and adjust the boost/cut using the rotary control as needed.

The second is by using the Sweet Room capability; this allows you to set up an equalisation curve to match your room characteristics.  Essentially (as I understand it) it's a parametric EQ which is configured by a text file.  If you're interested in trying Sweet Room, you can learn more about it here: https://help.devialet.com/hc/en-us/artic...Sweet-Room.  You might want to note that there have been, and may still be, some known problems in its interaction with SAM, mentioned in other threads on this forum.

(05-Dec-2021, 08:59)Graziano Wrote: [ -> ]Question 3: Can I listen to headphones throw the 220?

As you'll have discovered, the Expert amplifiers don't have dedicated headphone outputs.  In general, they do allow you to configure a pair of RCA connectors as stereo, line-level pre-amp outputs which could be used to drive a headphone amp.  Some people have had success driving high-impedance headphones directly from these outputs, but personally I would be wary of doing that because the results will depend on the headphone characteristics

(05-Dec-2021, 08:59)Graziano Wrote: [ -> ]Question 4: When I choose source from the remote. Can i delete Upnp from that list, because I dont use it?

As already mentioned, it doesn't seem to be possible to "hide" unused inputs which is a slight annoyance.  (This used to be possible long ago, but changed with the introduction of the CI board in the Pro models, IIRC.)

(05-Dec-2021, 08:59)Graziano Wrote: [ -> ]Question 5: Are there any client for Tidal Connect in the 220, as it is for the Spotify Connect?

As others have said, Tidal Connect is not supported at the moment.

I hope you enjoy your 220 Pro.  If you have any more questions, please ask -- the forum is generally pretty friendly!  Why not add a post in the Speakers section to let us know what you're using it with, and/or start a thread in Your Systems?

One thing to note regarding Roon - Devialet: if you are using Wifi (instead of ethernet), the machine running Roon Core and the Devialet need to be on the same Wifi network (the same SSID), just in case you have more than one wifi in your home. Also: Roon requires a very strong and very stable wifi in order to work without issues or dropouts.

Thank you all for your answer!

Yes I have Roon connected to the same network, but I dont have any computer, just my Apple Ipad. So maybe it will later on then

I have to read more about the "sweet room", thats was a new thing for me. 

Now I need to upgrade my powercord, because I know the including AQ cable is not the best one on the market, any tips there? My speakers are Focal Electra 1028be2

Thanks!

(08-Dec-2021, 08:02)Graziano Wrote: [ -> ]…
Yes I have Roon connected to the same network, but I dont have any computer, just my Apple Ipad. So maybe it will later on then

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You say you don't have a computer. If so, what are you running Roon on? The Roon app for the iPad isn't Roon, it's a remote for Roon. What it does is to connect to the actual Roon server software which is running on a computer or NAS drive or on some music servers , and allows you to control what Roon does from the iPad.

You mentioned in your initial post that the app can't find your 220. That's because the app doesn't connect to your 220. The app connects to the Roon server software elsewhere on your network and it's that Roon server software that connects to your 220.

If all you have is the Roon remote app running on your iPad then you're not running Roon, you're running a remote control for software that you don't have. There's absolutely nothing you can do with the Roon remote app on the iPad if you aren't running the Roon server software elsewhere on your network.

(08-Dec-2021, 08:02)Graziano Wrote: [ -> ]Now I need to upgrade my powercord, because I know the including AQ cable is not the best one on the market, any tips there?

Try the AQ NRG Z3. I did it and i can assure you, the improvement is immediate and evolving.

(08-Dec-2021, 15:17)BoyScout Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-Dec-2021, 08:02)Graziano Wrote: [ -> ]Now I need to upgrade my powercord, because I know the including AQ cable is not the best one on the market, any tips there?

Try the AQ NRG Z3. I did it and i can assure you, the improvement is immediate and evolving.

Here's a link to a post I made awhile back about Triode Wire Labs cables.   Great power cables at a reasonable price...

https://devialetchat.com/Thread-250-Pro-...s#pid92465

(08-Dec-2021, 09:07)David A Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-Dec-2021, 08:02)Graziano Wrote: [ -> ]…
Yes I have Roon connected to the same network, but I dont have any computer, just my Apple Ipad. So maybe it will later on then

…

You say you don't have a computer. If so, what are you running Roon on? The Roon app for the iPad isn't Roon, it's a remote for Roon. What it does is to connect to the actual Roon server software which is running on a computer or NAS drive or on some music servers , and allows  you to control what Roon does from the iPad.

You mentioned in your initial post that the app can't find your 220. That's because the app doesn't connect to your 220. The app connects to the Roon server software elsewhere on your network and it's that Roon server software that connects to your 220.

If all you have is the Roon remote app running on your iPad then you're not running Roon, you're running a remote control for software that you don't have. There's absolutely nothing you can do with the Roon remote app on the iPad if you aren't running the Roon server software elsewhere on your network.

Thank you David for your reply! I think I will give up the Roon idea anyway. I have an account for a try out period for a month, but when I signed it I thought it would work with just the app.  Anyway, I think I’m fine with just Tidal music for the moment.

(08-Dec-2021, 15:17)BoyScout Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-Dec-2021, 08:02)Graziano Wrote: [ -> ]Now I need to upgrade my powercord, because I know the including AQ cable is not the best one on the market, any tips there?

Try the AQ NRG Z3. I did it and i can assure you, the improvement is immediate and evolving.

Ok, I will check it out, thanks!

(08-Dec-2021, 20:37)mdconnelly Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-Dec-2021, 15:17)BoyScout Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-Dec-2021, 08:02)Graziano Wrote: [ -> ]Now I need to upgrade my powercord, because I know the including AQ cable is not the best one on the market, any tips there?

Try the AQ NRG Z3. I did it and i can assure you, the improvement is immediate and evolving.

Here's a link to a post I made awhile back about Triode Wire Labs cables.   Great power cables at a reasonable price...

https://devialetchat.com/Thread-250-Pro-...s#pid92465

Thank you, sounds good, I will have a look at it