(19-Sep-2025, 08:38)Confused Wrote: I see that Devialet are included on the "exhibiting brands" list for Hi-fi Show Live 2025 at Ascot. This takes place 27th & 28th September.

At the time of writing, there appears to be no indication of what Devialet might be demonstrating. As the show is aimed more at the "high end" sector of the hifi world, I presume it will be a demo of the Astra, but with the new Phantom announced, maybe not?

According to the show's website, the show guide will be released on the 20th September. Hopefully this will provide some clarity as to what Devialet are planning.

https://hifishowlive.com/show-guide

I have visited the show on previous years and very much enjoyed the event. The current Ascot Racecourse location is spectacular, it is almost worth visiting just to have a look around and not bothering to listen to anything. It is also by far the most spacious audio show I have ever visited. The Ascot venue is huge, so if you like hifi but don't like crowds, it is the place to go.

Last time I visited there were some great sounding kit there, Devialet or not it is well worth a visit. This was 2023 and of note was the Boyer Audio room, which many stated was the "best sound at the show".

These Boyer Audio guys clearly know their stuff when it comes to hifi.  

(Although unfortunately they do not appear to be on the exhibitor list this year.)

(19-Sep-2025, 08:38)Confused Wrote: I see that Devialet are included on the "exhibiting brands" list for Hi-fi Show Live 2025 at Ascot. This takes place 27th & 28th September.

At the time of writing, there appears to be no indication of what Devialet might be demonstrating. As the show is aimed more at the "high end" sector of the hifi world, I presume it will be a demo of the Astra, but with the new Phantom announced, maybe not?

According to the show's website, the show guide will be released on the 20th September. Hopefully this will provide some clarity as to what Devialet are planning.

https://hifishowlive.com/show-guide

I have visited the show on previous years and very much enjoyed the event. The current Ascot Racecourse location is spectacular, it is almost worth visiting just to have a look around and not bothering to listen to anything. It is also by far the most spacious audio show I have ever visited. The Ascot venue is huge, so if you like hifi but don't like crowds, it is the place to go.

Last time I visited there were some great sounding kit there, Devialet or not it is well worth a visit. This was 2023 and of note was the Boyer Audio room, which many stated was the "best sound at the show".

These Boyer Audio guys clearly know their stuff when it comes to hifi.  

(Although unfortunately they do not appear to be on the exhibitor list this year.)

(23-Sep-2025, 21:33)Confused Wrote: From the show guide:
(in the special events section)

2.15pm: Devialet; Suite 234-235, Level 2/Core C and D:
Digital file comparisons from MP3 to hi-res, and the world
launch of the Phantom Ultimate streaming loudspeakers

No mention of anything called Astra, which does surprise me. Maybe they will have the Astra there? Maybe they are just showcasing the launch of the new Phantom range?

@Axel - I may have known the above....     but joking apart, it was a great sounding room, so credit where credit is due.