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+--- Thread: Phantom Gold has launched! (/Thread-Phantom-Gold-has-launched)
RE: Phantom Gold has launched! - Coffee_fan - 29-Jun-2016
I listened to the Phantom 3000 a couple of weeks ago in Paris and if it was not for the midrange/tweeter which sounded middle of the road, I would have bought it. I think that the 3000 Watts, which I think is some 170 Watts RMS per what the salesman mentioned, was more than enough for my needs. IOW, no need for the extra watts really.
RE: Phantom Gold has launched! - streamy - 29-Jun-2016
(29-Jun-2016, 02:47)kameraguy Wrote: Has anyone actually removed them to confirm?
Yes, you can carefully remove them. Simplest is to push the plates at the back so they pivot. Then you can easily pull the plates out. No damage happens. Behind you will see a void seal over a screw. Still under warranty you should not touch the seal. But the side plates are only plugged.
RE: Phantom Gold has launched! - MountainGuy - 29-Jun-2016
I believe the extra watts is less for additional volume, but more for better control of the drivers including quicker transients. At least that is my theory.
Now that the Gold version is publicly announced, I can share that one of the top Devialet lead here in North American shared that the mids and trebles are substantially improved - which leads to a much greater sense of transparency. If so, the Phantoms would have fully arrived for me as a system. I cannot exaggerate how pleased I am to hear that. I do have a high level of trust in Devialet's vision and aesthetics. In my mind, it is possible that the Gold, though they do cost 20% more, may finally hit a value proposition where a small system performs better than much larger systems which cost more. The Silvers were already a good value as they have improved the stability and capability of their software. The Gold though, I think, probably will fulfill the original vision.
RE: Phantom Gold has launched! - teddlesdee - 29-Jun-2016
Ummmm! - So many versions released in a relatively short time, kinda makes me not want to buy....yet, just in case there is an even better version around the corner!
What about the 'not-yet-announced' PHANTOM PLATINUM? Autumn?
RE: Phantom Gold has launched! - frix - 29-Jun-2016
hm....don't like its looks.
Kinda gaudy
Would like to see the same metal finish as on their amps.
RE: Phantom Gold has launched! - Rutger - 29-Jun-2016
Just got word from my dealer
Available for demo in July
Price 2590 Euro
Unfortunately a 'trade-in upgrade program' is not to be expected from Devialet (would have been nice when introducing a new model so quickly)
I told my dealer I will probably wait for the diamond, platinum or kryptonite version
RE: Phantom Gold has launched! - kameraguy - 30-Jun-2016
(29-Jun-2016, 05:56)streamy Wrote:(29-Jun-2016, 02:47)kameraguy Wrote: Has anyone actually removed them to confirm?
Yes, you can carefully remove them. Simplest is to push the plates at the back so they pivot. Then you can easily pull the plates out. No damage happens. Behind you will see a void seal over a screw. Still under warranty you should not touch the seal. But the side plates are only plugged.
Thank you, this is good info to know.
RE: Phantom Gold has launched! - Music or sound - 30-Jun-2016
(29-Jun-2016, 05:27)dmitrek Wrote: The math is wrong in this illustration, 1 gold is not equal to 2 silvers in any case.not quite. 3dB difference equals 2x the power!
RE: Phantom Gold has launched! - dr.sah - 02-Jul-2016
Software update comes for all phantoms and new Spark too.
Now im interested.
RE: Phantom Gold has launched! - dr.sah - 02-Jul-2016
(02-Jul-2016, 15:39)dr.sah Wrote: Software update comes for all phantoms and new Spark too.
Now im interested.