01-Jun-2015, 14:30
Interesting observations. It would be equally interesting to see how Devialet responds.
I have been puzzled at the master/companion link. In a traditional monoblock amp, the conection to the amps would utilise the same mode (SE/XLR) and interconnect cable. Changes to either would affect both amps.
In the case of the case of the D400, there are 4 possible input modes for the master, which signal then has to be converted (as necesary) into S/PDIF for transmission to the companion.
In theory, the signal received at the companion is not the same as that received at the master due to the conversion process and the master/companion cable, thus the differences observed.
Perhaps the way to go may be two masters connected to the source in the same manner?
I have been puzzled at the master/companion link. In a traditional monoblock amp, the conection to the amps would utilise the same mode (SE/XLR) and interconnect cable. Changes to either would affect both amps.
In the case of the case of the D400, there are 4 possible input modes for the master, which signal then has to be converted (as necesary) into S/PDIF for transmission to the companion.
In theory, the signal received at the companion is not the same as that received at the master due to the conversion process and the master/companion cable, thus the differences observed.
Perhaps the way to go may be two masters connected to the source in the same manner?
