New product launch?

[maxijazz]

More than EUR 1.000-1.500 would be absolutely insane.
At least they should release the long awaited firmware update. High End / Munich has passed by since a few weeks already.

Especially when the only hardware upgrade seems to be to power supply and ADH.

[Floyd67]

We already have great sounding amps. From experience and as many enthusiasts will also testify, new is not always better! I certainly won't be upgrading and parting with any of my money until I have heard the new and old side by side and tried it in my own living space and I would encourage you to do the same. Only your ears (and wallet size) can decide if it's worth the paying the extra!

[Chris Marshall]

First of all, i would suggest not to make any decisions regarding buying/upgrading until Devialet announces the prices of the new models/upgrades. I think my source is reliable but you never know whether the Devialet team will change their strategy in the end.

Second, if these prices are correct i think you're right. This would be the most cost-effective way to get your model up to le200 specs. However, for me, the lower resale value of an upgraded 120 compared to a new 200 and the hassle of sending it back to France wouldn't justify the (small) price difference.

John

If you have a source for these prices, it seems odd that the 800 and the 400 have different prices as they have exactly the same boards in them, the premium new is for the more expensive case.

What reasons do we have for assuming the hardware upgrades for 200 and 250 models are identical?

Just that the internals are identical, unless they are changing the case or making the upgraded boards somehow different they should be the same.  The OdA has a copper bottom plate so I guess they could add that to the 800 which would obviously cost more.

[ffelden1]

i am an optimist, and take the 200's first uploader train. if my 120 become a 200, it is it's third life. because i bought it the day devialet turn the 110 into 120. i am quiet sure the devialet's team would be carefull, and i  hope they don't want to hurt their customers. i love my d110 , d120 and may be D200. i 'am proud of this winning french factory.


d120 ensemble, mac mini ssd, sota moonbeam 2, sonos connect.

[superplouplou]

Hello, i'm new on this forum but I've read it for a long time.
As introducing myself, I'd say I own a Devialet 200 since november 2003 with bw 805d2 actually playing on klipsch r15m for space reasons (temporary back to my parents home)
I play through usb since i didn't get good results with ethernet (white noise) nor with air wifi (plenty of dropouts)
I think it is really bad devialet still hasn't corrected air problem.
I also had noise problem from speakers when using dev in bypass mode for hometheater application. I didn't try with fw 9.0 cause my installation is in its packaging waiting for new home.

By the way, my opinion for the upcoming uprade is that I'm interested but 1500-2000€ would be the maximum i'd pay, if more expensive, i'd keep it in its actual version

[bernardl]

Those prices are indeed too high.

Cheers,
Bernard

[Pim]

Those prices are indeed too high.

Cheers,
Bernard

They are also unconfirmed

[griffithstrife]

If those prices are legit why would anyone upgrade a 200. I would rather buy another 200 for a 400.

[bernardl]

Those prices are indeed too high.

Cheers,
Bernard

They are also unconfirmed

Well, we aren't new in this game, right?

Things happen for a reason, I am 93% sure that this leak isn't random.

Cheers,
Bernars

[Wdw]

Those prices are indeed too high.

Cheers,
Bernard

They are also unconfirmed

Well, we aren't new in this game, right?

Things happen for a reason, I am 93% sure that this leak isn't random.

Cheers,
Bernars

If your thinking is correct, I have concerns with Devialet's market strategy.  I have no doubt as to the intelligence, fantastic design and sheer musicality of these products but if they intend to further raise their price point to imply a greater level of exclusivity they are simply wrong.  Dealerships in Canada are dropping the line, its idiosyncracies too tough for the average stick up their bum audiophile. ;-) and not  easily understandable nor available to the design motivated arts crowd (think B&O) when quality of music may not be such a priority...