Sorry about the confusion. I was commenting on the NuPrime integrated. Edited my post.
(17-Feb-2015, 22:59)mirekti Wrote: [ -> ] (17-Feb-2015, 22:54)Jayr Wrote: [ -> ]It looks pretty cool, has DSD capability, and has a visible display.
I actually like the way Devialet made the display. The SPDIF 2 looks so 80' with this LED approach.
(17-Feb-2015, 23:41)Pim van Vliet Wrote: [ -> ]And for only $48,000.- you can get Dan D'Agostinos version of a one box solution
http://www.whathifi.com/news/ces-2015-da...-streaming
I have to say, if it wasn't for the power supply underneath it would kill Devialet in the looks department.
Bling! Although, I think the nice screen next to the retro green dial fuel filler thing is, urrrrm, a little odd perhaps.
D800 + a top notch streamer money too.
Has anyone actually heard the Wadia? I understand they've made improvements to it since it came out originally. I think it might still be cursed with non standard speaker terminals though? (I might be hallucinating on that one).
I always assumed the main competitor was the Lyngdorf. The price is roughly the same -- it's a bit cheaper. It has very impressive room correction and a digital crossover. I owned a Tact Millennium, which was made by Lyngdorf, and it sounded very good.
(17-Feb-2015, 23:41)Pim van Vliet Wrote: [ -> ]And for only $48,000.- you can get Dan D'Agostinos version of a one box solution
http://www.whathifi.com/news/ces-2015-da...-streaming
I have to say, if it wasn't for the power supply underneath it would kill Devialet in the looks department.
Yes very subtle and understated in a way only the Americans can manage !!!
(18-Feb-2015, 10:51)NickB Wrote: [ -> ] (17-Feb-2015, 23:41)Pim van Vliet Wrote: [ -> ]And for only $48,000.- you can get Dan D'Agostinos version of a one box solution
http://www.whathifi.com/news/ces-2015-da...-streaming
I have to say, if it wasn't for the power supply underneath it would kill Devialet in the looks department.
Yes very subtle and understated in a way only the Americans can manage !!!
The steampunk/luxury watch look clearly isn't for everyone and I'm not sure what I make of the Mlife screen instead of the tone controls... having said that I've seen these amps quite a few times and I do think they look pretty good in the flesh.
I've also heard the DAG pre and monoblock combo connected to some Wilson Alexias and it did sound rather special, with something very delicate and understated about its presentation... was the top end a little "softer" than the Devialet? Perhaps a tad warmer? I'm not sure but that's what I seem to remember.
By the way I think Guildford Audio are hoping to have the Mlife at their show in April so those that are interested we can all go and have a look at it there. That's the Mlife not the Milf!
Guillaume
(18-Feb-2015, 00:17)Rufus McDufus Wrote: [ -> ]Has anyone actually heard the Wadia? I understand they've made improvements to it since it came out originally. I think it might still be cursed with non standard speaker terminals though? (I might be hallucinating on that one).
Yes I have! I auditioned the Wadia Intuition 01 back to back with the 170 and 240, back in August 2013.
In short I didn't like it at all. It sounded really harsh and abrasive to the point that after 10 mins or so we disconnected it. A complete disappointment. Also one of the rubber legs dropped off whilst it was being packed or unpacked.
I was surprised by this since since I'd read a few positive reports on other forums. I understand that the unit has since had a recall so it's quite possible that it sounds much better now.
Guillaume
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