05-Aug-2025, 14:59
(05-Aug-2025, 10:26)markush Wrote:(30-Jul-2025, 22:43)Factory Films Wrote:(30-Jul-2025, 12:11)ada Wrote: Seems like Devialet started to pay for some people to come here and talk about how a downgraded spec Astra on any aspect being AMAZINGI have a VERY clear understanding of how this sounds vs. an Accuphase, several Luxmans, Yamaha S-3200s, Marantz Model 10 and 30. IT IS VERY SPECIAL and I want to hear from people who have benched this thing for 300hrs, not from write ups.Fun to see the desperateness.
So how does it compare to Accuphase 5000 and Marantz Model as well as a Devialet Expert 440 Pro?
It sounds much more detailed than the Marantz Model 30, and I didn't notice any difference in sound or tonality with the Accuphase E-5000 that left me believing one was superior to the other, the each had different characteristics that I loved. The most noticeable difference across all of them is the Devialet Astra was it was much richer and deeper focus bass tone. I did not hear an Expert 440 Pro.
Devialet Astra / Technics SL-1300G w/ Hana M Series Cartridge / Dennon SACD DCD-1700NE / Mofi Sourcepoint 888's / Cardas Clear Sky on all connects / AudioQuest NRG-Z3 power cables on all components / AudioQuest PowerQuest 505 / Luxman 590AXII Mk2 when I am in the mood for Class A


Fun to see the desperateness.