AIR1 v AIR2 v Spark

[IanG-UK]

Can someone explain, as precisely as possible, with all parameters, when "white noise" happens?
I read some posts about it on french forums, but I did not really understand what was happening.

I can also say that with a good drive on Devialet AES input, some friends are vey happy (3DLab Nano Transport, Bel Canto Refstream or Totaldac d1-server). And they get good ergonomics with Jriver and Jremote or EOS application, or Minimserver + bubbleupnpserver with Lumin or Bubbleupnp applications.

I rencently tested the new Etalon Streamer (550€), only USB output, UPNP/LM/Airplay inputs, with is really very good. It can be improved by Swenson' Regen.
No tested on Devialet, but on high end and entry level DACs.

My feeling is that people happy with Devialet sound but who have inputs issues, should try to get around the issues, instead of waiting upgrades.
Ok, it is more money to spend. The ultimate decision could be to get a full refund.
If Devialet has more returned products, maybe they will put more money on technologies and less in airplanes tickets to invite stars and chief editors to meet the Phantom.

Ok, I am a bit rude. I just try to be sincere about my own thinking.

Kind regards

Thierry

As I've bored people here already with my endless white noise experiments I will send you an email telling you all about it!

Ian