NAD M2 to Expert 220 Pro

[mdconnelly]

Hi Guys,

I've been a long time lurker on this forum but never taken the plunge to owning a Devialet amp. This is about to change as I've just been bought a 220 Pro. I'm currently running a NAD M2 amp with Auralic Aries as a source and Kef Reference 5 speakers. This setup sounds great, but as most people who are into hifi know, the grass is always greener on the other side! I guess my question is has anyone made the move from NAD M2 to Devialet and if so how was it? I am slightly nervous about the move as I do love my M2 but am hoping I'm not going to look back once I get the 220 set up. 


Thanks, Laura

I did exactly that!   The M2 was a fairly impressive piece of gear in its time and I was reasonably content with it, but then a buddy loaned me a Devialet 200 and I was smitten.  After that I went to the 220 Pro and then added a 2nd for a 440 Pro.    

So yes, IMHO, the grass is not only greener but sounds so much better.    It definitely moves things to a more analog-like, musical presentation.   In my room with my speakers, it also greatly cleaned up the bottom end with far more depth, clarity and impact.   You won't regret it.