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Moving on to class A/B and separate streamer - Flashman - 20-Jun-2021
I've decided to swap my Dev220 for a combination Kinki Studio EX-M7 amp and a Lumin T2 streamer. I only stream music via Roon so I don't need digital connections. I won't need a preamp as the Lumin features Leedh processing, which negates the need for a pre-amp.
If you have read any of my previous posts, you'll know that at one point I sold my Dev200 and moved to another integrated streamer, with poor results. That led me to return to the Devialet fold with the 220. So why do I think this time will be different? Quite frankly, I don't know but am keeping the Dev220 until I am confident that the change is for the better.
I've always wanted to try a high-power class A/B amp and also have been intrigued with Lumin technology, especially with its new implementation of Leedh processing. Plus, a reviewer with whom I am quite familiar exchanged his Luxman amps with the Kinki EX-M7, which drives his Vivid speakers. I also own Vivid speakers, so I couldn't resist trying what he found to be an exceptional pairing.
If anyone is interested in my experience, send me a PM and I'll let you know what I think.
RE: Moving on to class A/B and separate streamer - mdconnelly - 20-Jun-2021
Ah, it’s good to be an audiophile! Can’t wait to hear about your comparison. Good luck with it!
RE: Moving on to class A/B and separate streamer - Flashman - 21-Jun-2021
(20-Jun-2021, 15:08)mdconnelly Wrote: Ah, it’s good to be an audiophile! Can’t wait to hear about your comparison. Good luck with it!
Thanks @mdconnelly! I'll be sure to provide an update. I have the Lumin T2 in hand now and the Grimm SQM XLRs have just passed through customs. Alas, the Kinki EX-M7 is temporarily delayed due to supply chain issues. But, I can still listen to my Dev220!
Moving on to class A/B and separate streamer - paul.oorbeek - 22-Jun-2021
I know the end result of this test...DEVIALET a friend of mine is using an Kinki combi with preamp also.
Or the lumin will be the decision maker in this but ampwise not. Kinki is good better then average but not in this class.
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RE: Moving on to class A/B and separate streamer - Flashman - 22-Jun-2021
(22-Jun-2021, 13:41)paul.oorbeek Wrote: I know the end result of this test...DEVIALET a friend of mine is using an Kinki combi with preamp also.Thanks for your thoughts, Paul. What model Devialet was your friend using for the comparison?
Or the lumin will be the decision maker in this but ampwise not. Kinki is good better then average but not in this class.
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Moving on to class A/B and separate streamer - paul.oorbeek - 22-Jun-2021
I know his set well bec before we both listened to Goldenear bef i moved to Vivid.
His set is in another leak then mine but hè used an bluenote streamer so that can make a difference.
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RE: Moving on to class A/B and separate streamer - ICUDoc - 23-Jun-2021
I moved away from Devialet to some high-end DAC /pre- /power- combos.
Couldn't do without the Devialet - SQ, sub integration, silence in the background, low low power use in use and in standby.
Hard to beat for double its price.
RE: Moving on to class A/B and separate streamer - Pim - 23-Jun-2021
(23-Jun-2021, 03:02)ICUDoc Wrote: I moved away from Devialet to some high-end DAC /pre- /power- combos.
Couldn't do without the Devialet - SQ, sub integration, silence in the background, low low power use in use and in standby.
Hard to beat for double its price.
That's a bit of a cryptic post. What did you move to, which is the most expensive and did you go back to Devialet or not?
RE: Moving on to class A/B and separate streamer - ICUDoc - 23-Jun-2021
(23-Jun-2021, 04:31)Pim Wrote:(23-Jun-2021, 03:02)ICUDoc Wrote: I moved away from Devialet to some high-end DAC /pre- /power- combos.
Couldn't do without the Devialet - SQ, sub integration, silence in the background, low low power use in use and in standby.
Hard to beat for double its price.
That's a bit of a cryptic post. What did you move to, which is the most expensive and did you go back to Devialet or not?
Soz, didn't mean to be cryptic!
Sounds crazy (even to me!) but I went from a 440 Pro CI to a MSB DAC and Gryphon Antileon Sig then back to Devialet 1000.
But I have a second room now, and I've ordered (still awaiting since forever!) an Antileon Evo, which is supposed to be even better than the Sig, so we shall see
RE: Moving on to class A/B and separate streamer - Flashman - 23-Jun-2021
In posting my decision to move to a separate streamer and A/B amp on a Devialet forum, I fully expected some defense of the Devialet platform. I am still a huge Devialet fan, though!
You really can't beat Devialet for its form factor and convenience. It has terrific SQ as well. On the other hand, I am genuinely curious to try some new audio innovations (Leedh processing on all Lumin streamers) and the expected SQ from an A/B amp paired with my Vivid B1D speakers. In particular, a former Vivid distributor in the U.S. often paired Vivid with Luxman amps and found the pairing to be particularly felicitous. Then, a French audio reviewer who I know quite well sold his Luxman mono amps and replaced them with two Kinki EX-M7 amps, after extensive testing, as he found they paired well with his two Vivid speaker sets. So, it's off to the races for me! I'll keep the Devialet Expert220 Pro until I have done an adequate comparison.
Bottom line: I continue to be a Devialet fan but the audio Smörgåsbord is too enticing not to experiment!