13-Jun-2019, 01:42
Was wondering what people think regarding the difference in SQ between the D-400 vs. the D-Premier in mono? The ADH is supposed to be the same. I've currently using a D-400 with Dynaudio Focus 360's with SAM enabled. The SAM definitely helps the Dynaudio speakers with the bass registers. I thought about getting a single D220 to replace the D400, but most of the advice seemed to be in favor of the increased power provided by the D-400.
I have another system in the family room which consists of a single D-Premier driving a pair of T+A Criterion TB160 speakers. The T+A speakers are a bit vintage, but they sound SOOO good, have not felt the need to replace them. The D-Premier sounds outstanding with them. Since the Criterion speakers are not supported by SAM, the D-Premier seemed like a logical choice for them. I also have to say that my impressions to date is that the D-Premier sounds better than the D200.
I recently tried using the D400's with the T+A speakers, and they responded very well to the extra power. This motivated me to look for a second D-Premier so as to run them in mono. I was able to find one for a very good price. (It's on the way).
So, my base question is: Who has auditioned both the D-400 and the D-Premier in mono, and what were your impressions? What differences in SQ were noticed?
A second question is: Did the 10.1.0 SW update increase the power in mono for the D-Premier? Devialet website does not say one way or the other, but it seems to me that it may be possible.
Both my D-Premiers have over four years left on the warranty, so may upgrade at least one of them in the future.
I have another system in the family room which consists of a single D-Premier driving a pair of T+A Criterion TB160 speakers. The T+A speakers are a bit vintage, but they sound SOOO good, have not felt the need to replace them. The D-Premier sounds outstanding with them. Since the Criterion speakers are not supported by SAM, the D-Premier seemed like a logical choice for them. I also have to say that my impressions to date is that the D-Premier sounds better than the D200.
I recently tried using the D400's with the T+A speakers, and they responded very well to the extra power. This motivated me to look for a second D-Premier so as to run them in mono. I was able to find one for a very good price. (It's on the way).
So, my base question is: Who has auditioned both the D-400 and the D-Premier in mono, and what were your impressions? What differences in SQ were noticed?
A second question is: Did the 10.1.0 SW update increase the power in mono for the D-Premier? Devialet website does not say one way or the other, but it seems to me that it may be possible.
Both my D-Premiers have over four years left on the warranty, so may upgrade at least one of them in the future.
1, ATC SCM 40 V2 speakers, SVS PC4000 subwoofer, Devialet Expert Pro 1000, , Ultrasone Edition 15, Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas, ,Chord Hugo TT, Magnetar UBR-800, GeerFab DBoB, OTL Headphone amp
2. Dynaudio Focus 360 , Devialet Expert Pro 220, Reavon UBR X-110, GeerFab DBoB
2. Dynaudio Focus 360 , Devialet Expert Pro 220, Reavon UBR X-110, GeerFab DBoB
