30-Sep-2016, 02:43
Guys, I would like to hear your thoughts on these options. I've tried to dig into older threads, but I might not be good at searching that I didn't find an exact thread discussing these options.
I'm struggling with 1) upgrade my D200 to D220; 2) getting a used D200 to make my setup into D400 or 3) getting a used D200 companion unit to make my setup into D400. Especially, when considering the cost of D220 upgrade, I lean towards the latter two options. What do you think?
Does using a D200 as a companion vs. using a specially made companion make any difference regarding SQ?
What do you think about future supports from Devialet, especially if you decide to go with the 2) or 3) route?
Would there be any difference regarding the upgrade cost to the Pro version if I get a normal D200 or companion D200?
...or would you rather opt for any other options you have in mind? Just wait for 2017 and collect either the D200 or D200 companion at an even cheaper price then?
Thanks very much all. Really appreciate your opinion. As with others, I've found the pricing scheme for the upgrade of the D200 a bit strange (i.e. similar to D120 > D220). Technically, I think the 2) or 3) option would give me better SQ upgrade.
I'm struggling with 1) upgrade my D200 to D220; 2) getting a used D200 to make my setup into D400 or 3) getting a used D200 companion unit to make my setup into D400. Especially, when considering the cost of D220 upgrade, I lean towards the latter two options. What do you think?
Does using a D200 as a companion vs. using a specially made companion make any difference regarding SQ?
What do you think about future supports from Devialet, especially if you decide to go with the 2) or 3) route?
Would there be any difference regarding the upgrade cost to the Pro version if I get a normal D200 or companion D200?
...or would you rather opt for any other options you have in mind? Just wait for 2017 and collect either the D200 or D200 companion at an even cheaper price then?
Thanks very much all. Really appreciate your opinion. As with others, I've found the pricing scheme for the upgrade of the D200 a bit strange (i.e. similar to D120 > D220). Technically, I think the 2) or 3) option would give me better SQ upgrade.
System: Lenovo Laptop (Ethernet to router) >> Tidal/Hi-Res Files (M2 SSD) >> Roon >> HQPlayer (DSD64) >> Air (latest version) >> D800 (Ethernet to router) >> PMC Twenty5.26
Cable: Ethernet (Nordost Heimdall 2 / only for D800), Digital (Stock Crystal cable), Speaker (XLO Pro Series)
Router: Netgear Orbi (main Orbi connected to the laptop / satellite Orbi connected to the D800). Each Orbi communicates wirelessly.
Cable: Ethernet (Nordost Heimdall 2 / only for D800), Digital (Stock Crystal cable), Speaker (XLO Pro Series)
Router: Netgear Orbi (main Orbi connected to the laptop / satellite Orbi connected to the D800). Each Orbi communicates wirelessly.
