11-Feb-2016, 08:06
(11-Feb-2016, 05:19)nfnc Wrote: Thank you for the insightful observations. It is also interesting that you found that the Mutec made a difference even with the Intona before it in the chain.
I may have missed it, and wanted to ask if the Intona is beneficial if used before the Mutec or if the Mutec's internal galvanic isolation is good enough.
In fact I did not have the chance to chain both equipment. I received both at the same time, but the Intona I received was not compatible with the Mutec. For obscure (I suspect isolation) reasons, the Mutec was not selectable as an output for the Mac when the Intona was sitting before it in the chain.
Intona made investigations, bought a Mutec, acknowledged the problem and very kindly offered to replace their device with a modified one. But at that time I was already convinced that the Mutec was all I needed, as I had the opportunity to compare both, and asked to return the Intona and be refunded.
My global perspective going for Devialet was to have a minimalist installation. with the minimum number of boxes and cables necessary. So I will probably refrain from going after the Regen, even when they have their new power supply available, and will not go after 'curious cables' or whichever fancy new things.
Devialet is a fantastic concept, not only because it sounds very clear and limpid, but also because it is beautifully designed, all integrated, etc... I want to keep this lean design into my whole music installation.
