31-Aug-2020, 15:54
Just a post to say that after 6 years or so I have sold my D220 pro and Martin Logan Ethos speakers. The primary reason for this was moving to a smaller, upstairs room with a strange shape and wooden floor. The system was overkill plus just didn’t sound right. So, and I never thought I would say this, I have downgraded!
Have bought a Naim Muso 2 which fits the room a lot better and sounds surprisingly good.
Some thoughts on leaving the Devialet family...
The D220 was far and a way the best sounding amp I have ever owned. Build quality, design and reliability were second to none.
But... many things promised over the years just haven’t appeared yet are available on the Naim (including the £700 ish Muso QB which I have also bought for downstairs) such as...
Changing Input names and hiding inputs immediately via the Naim App.
Native Qobuz support which works incredibly well
Naim App on IPad and Android phone which just appears to work and integrates everything in one place
Firmware upgrades via the network
In addition the TV connects via HDMI ARC and I can still connect my Chord BLU via (gasp) Toslink.
Final observation is that the Naim forum, which I have been checking out over the last few weeks is surprisingly similar to this one to the extent that you can almost substitute X for Naim or Devialet and it all makes sense e.g.
X never read this forum
X never listen to their users
X is the best thing since sliced bread
The X app is the worst bit of software ever
The last X firmware upgrade for functionality made the sound worse
X never release software upgrade notes
Etc etc
anyway hope you all keep well and enjoy whatever hifi you choose to use.
Have bought a Naim Muso 2 which fits the room a lot better and sounds surprisingly good.
Some thoughts on leaving the Devialet family...
The D220 was far and a way the best sounding amp I have ever owned. Build quality, design and reliability were second to none.
But... many things promised over the years just haven’t appeared yet are available on the Naim (including the £700 ish Muso QB which I have also bought for downstairs) such as...
Changing Input names and hiding inputs immediately via the Naim App.
Native Qobuz support which works incredibly well
Naim App on IPad and Android phone which just appears to work and integrates everything in one place
Firmware upgrades via the network
In addition the TV connects via HDMI ARC and I can still connect my Chord BLU via (gasp) Toslink.
Final observation is that the Naim forum, which I have been checking out over the last few weeks is surprisingly similar to this one to the extent that you can almost substitute X for Naim or Devialet and it all makes sense e.g.
X never read this forum
X never listen to their users
X is the best thing since sliced bread
The X app is the worst bit of software ever
The last X firmware upgrade for functionality made the sound worse
X never release software upgrade notes
Etc etc
anyway hope you all keep well and enjoy whatever hifi you choose to use.
Chord Blu > D200 > Martin Logan Ethos : Saddleworth, England
