19-Nov-2025, 23:51
Given the price of a high-quality DAC and amplifier, long-term durability is essential. Connectivity standards are constantly changing, so I don’t fault Devialet for not supporting the latest trendy API from Spotify or any other service.
Devialet offers an exceptional DAC and amplifier, and that’s exactly how I use it: I simply connect an external streamer—in my case a WiiM Pro—and get the best sound.
For this reason, buying a new Expert/Astra—which is most likely equivalent in audio quality and mainly differs on the streaming side—doesn’t really make sense for me.
If your point is getting an all-in-one then Astra is the solution that you was waiting for.
Devialet offers an exceptional DAC and amplifier, and that’s exactly how I use it: I simply connect an external streamer—in my case a WiiM Pro—and get the best sound.
For this reason, buying a new Expert/Astra—which is most likely equivalent in audio quality and mainly differs on the streaming side—doesn’t really make sense for me.
If your point is getting an all-in-one then Astra is the solution that you was waiting for.
