05-Oct-2020, 08:54
(This post was last modified: 05-Oct-2020, 08:56 by agentsmith.)
Thanks Tom & Confused
I will update here once I get the system properly run in. Initial impression is I am surprised how powerful that 32Wpc sounds. But I am still exploring how that sound compares to the D440 Pro.
It may seem odd to some going from the high tech do everything Devialet to the Japanese hand crafted Kondo. What I learnt from the experience with the Devialet is that it is analogous to a computing platform, similar to an iPhone which is refreshed once every few years.
The Devialet cycle may be 5 years or so. But with their commitment in question, my strategy is to invest in a heirloom grade amplifier and separately a digital front end. The Kondo is a thing of beauty and surely will outlast me.
The Weiss DAC is at least comparable with the built in DAC/streamer of the Devialet IMO. But my focus now is on analog which I have recently upgraded.
I will update here once I get the system properly run in. Initial impression is I am surprised how powerful that 32Wpc sounds. But I am still exploring how that sound compares to the D440 Pro.
It may seem odd to some going from the high tech do everything Devialet to the Japanese hand crafted Kondo. What I learnt from the experience with the Devialet is that it is analogous to a computing platform, similar to an iPhone which is refreshed once every few years.
The Devialet cycle may be 5 years or so. But with their commitment in question, my strategy is to invest in a heirloom grade amplifier and separately a digital front end. The Kondo is a thing of beauty and surely will outlast me.
The Weiss DAC is at least comparable with the built in DAC/streamer of the Devialet IMO. But my focus now is on analog which I have recently upgraded.
Kondo Overture PM-2i, Weiss DAC502, LP12 Haben, Aro, Keel, Radikal, Urika, EMT JSD6, Phasemation PP-300/T-300, Linn Krystal, Penaudio Serenade Signature
Kondo Operia SPs 2.7, KSL-VzII, Acz-Avocado, etc.
Kondo Operia SPs 2.7, KSL-VzII, Acz-Avocado, etc.
