21-Aug-2016, 21:51
I have read many posts on this forum where people have said that the Furutech FI-15(cu) fits under the cover of the Devialet 200. This is true, however it is not a perfect fit. The cover lifts up a bit on the side of the IEC plug. This is very noticeable and does not make for a perfect look if that is what someone is after. I bought four IEC plugs two were FI-15e (cu) version and the other gold. I did use a Dremel to shave off some of the plug, and had some success but still not a perfect fit. In the end I went with silver plated Martin Kaiser IEC (£6.50) which are a real perfect fit for the Devialet. Have been looking at aftermarket powercords that would "fit" the Devialet. Some have suggested the Graditech Vioma 1 however this cable is also using the Furutech FI-15e IEC. Hence it only leads me to conclude that the back cover with the Graditech would lift up a bit. Experimenting with different cables I have concluded that they do make a significant difference in enhancing the sound of the Devialet. The best results are with lower gauge thick wires, however these require big IEC plugs. So if you want the best sound the back cover has to come off, making it look rather ugly in my opinion. In the end it's a compromise between aesthetics and sound, a choice I wished I did not have to make.
