Devialet - Overall Satisfaction

[PhilP]

I know what you mean. How does NDX sound compare to AIR? I think you might have already talked about this but can't remember.

Guillaume

Yes, I have mentioned it a couple of times   The NDX + XPS external power supply is the best source that I've heard through my Devialet - it has a mature, full sound with no digital edge.   The price new is about £7k and you're paying for a lot of redundancy - unused DAC, unused internal power supply, two expensive cases etc.  In comparison AIR is more-detailed and more "airy" but can sometimes be a little thin and bright.  

The NDX without the external PS is still good but not as smooth and relaxed. It also really benefits from the addition of a Naim Powerline (£515).

The Naim control app - now called Naim - works fine for me but some on the Naim forum seem to have a lot problems/issues with it.

Naim have recently added Spotify Connect to their streamers but have given no firm commitment for integration with Qobuz, Tidal, Deezer etc.

If you like the Naim styling and multi-box approach then the NDX/XPS is a good but pricey source.  From the descriptions on here I would expect the SQ to be similar to that of the Melco N1A or Aurender N100 (which is why I think the Auralic Aries probably won't cut it) but the NDX is a significantly higher price.  The fact that AIR is more detailed makes me suspect that the N1Z and Totaldac might outperform it. Errr - a lot of speculation in this last paragraph...