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RE: NAD Masters M33 -- first review - Delija - 08-Oct-2020 I would be really cautious with these comparisons. If someone is using Devialet just because he likes the look and/or one-box solution with decent sound quality - I'm sure today many other solutions will give him satisfactory results. That's not the reason why I use Devialet. I would rather look at some big heavy metal boxes , but I prefer Devialet sound quality and perfect subwoofer integration. BTW, I've tried different room correction software (of course, including Dirac) and in the end for Hi-Fi / stereo critical listening I prefer using DSP only on subwoofers. I agree that in lower quality systems or/and in bad rooms it can bring more benefit than harm - but in hi-end stereo systems it deteriorates the sound quality - clarity, resolution, transparency, dynamics, soundstage, the finest details... I do use room correction in surround system. RE: NAD Masters M33 -- first review - ismarketing - 08-Oct-2020 (08-Oct-2020, 12:37)midi Wrote:(07-Oct-2020, 22:36)mdconnelly Wrote:(07-Oct-2020, 22:19)midi Wrote: Today I have got my M33. First impressions are very good. Functionality (software/OS, remote, display) is great. It sounds very good, even without Dirac (not tested until now). It’s a clean, very detailed but “smooth”sound. Not the deepest bass, but clean and punchy. I can’t imagine I will miss my 220Pro. Unless the code running the M33 is radically different that the code in the M10, Roon streaming absolutely works. It's not feature complete, but all basic playback functions for local and cloud libraries, along with proper decoding of MQA streams works. At least on the M10, and has since release 18 months ago. There are some quirks still, but that's for another post. RE: NAD Masters M33 -- first review - Pim - 08-Oct-2020 (08-Oct-2020, 12:46)midi Wrote:(08-Oct-2020, 06:05)KraaijCheck Wrote:(07-Oct-2020, 22:19)midi Wrote: Today I have got my M33. First impressions are very good. Functionality (software/OS, remote, display) is great. It sounds very good, even without Dirac (not tested until now). It’s a clean, very detailed but “smooth”sound. Not the deepest bass, but clean and punchy. I can’t imagine I will miss my 220Pro. Have you thought of using 'Sweet Room' and do a comparison? It would be a more level playing field. I actually wonder whether Devialet came up with 'Sweet Room' because of the introduction of the M33, which is probably the most likely competitor out there. RE: NAD Masters M33 -- first review - sam1000 - 08-Oct-2020 (08-Oct-2020, 21:12)Pim Wrote: Have you thought of using 'Sweet Room' and do a comparison? It would be a more level playing field. I actually wonder whether Devialet came up with 'Sweet Room' because of the introduction of the M33, which is probably the most likely competitor out there. As a Devialet supporter, I think Sweet Room is 'too little too late'. I'm glad M33 is getting some attention here. That might force Devialet to add some features to be in the market. They really should have done Dirac integration like 2-3 years ago. RE: NAD Masters M33 -- first review - midi - 09-Oct-2020 (08-Oct-2020, 21:58)sam1000 Wrote:(08-Oct-2020, 21:12)Pim Wrote: Have you thought of using 'Sweet Room' and do a comparison? It would be a more level playing field. I actually wonder whether Devialet came up with 'Sweet Room' because of the introduction of the M33, which is probably the most likely competitor out there. Yes too late. Years after spending a lot of money for an upgrade... RE: NAD Masters M33 -- first review - midi - 09-Oct-2020 Have you thought of using 'Sweet Room' and do a comparison? It would be a more level playing field. I actually wonder whether Devialet came up with 'Sweet Room' because of the introduction of the M33, which is probably the most likely competitor out there. [/quote] No I have sold my PRO months ago. RE: NAD Masters M33 -- first review - Axel - 09-Oct-2020 Hand has given it a firm thumbs up. https://youtu.be/_H9WMgZP1yY RE: NAD Masters M33 -- first review - wikeeboy - 09-Oct-2020 If you want more power can you add more modules or amplifier units to the M33? Very interested in how this would compare to the 440 Pro (or 1000 Pro) if you ran the M33 mono and doubled the amplification... RE: NAD Masters M33 -- first review - Axel - 10-Oct-2020 (09-Oct-2020, 22:56)wikeeboy Wrote: If you want more power can you add more modules or amplifier units to the M33? As I understand it, the M33 can be put into bridge mode, making it a mono amp with double the power output. You then need to add a separate mono power amp to take care of the other channel, which NAD are working on. RE: NAD Masters M33 -- first review - wikeeboy - 10-Oct-2020 (10-Oct-2020, 00:12)Axel Wrote:(09-Oct-2020, 22:56)wikeeboy Wrote: If you want more power can you add more modules or amplifier units to the M33? VERY interested in giving that a go. Seems power is the only thing the M33 gives up compared to Devialet, so doubling the power would make this a very compelling option. |