Chrome Plating went Off

[MusicLover]

You won't have an issue getting it replaced and I suspect this is going to become more of an issue as time goes by. The prep required for plating aluminum with chrome is simply too arduous and unreliable... there's going to be constant issues as machine oils and coolants used when CNCing begin to migrate back out of the alloy porosity that opened up under heat due to machining and start to loosen and blister the 3-layer plating. Once you see a bubble form in the chrome, its too late. These things usually fail in batches... good batches & bad batches all related to pre-plating surface prep. And sadly they're too labor-intensive to strip & re-plate. Cheaper for Devialet to toss em and start with a new billet than risk it recurring repeatedly on the same parts. Whatta waste!

Hi Manoet,

Thanks a lot for your prompt answer, really appreciate it!
I sent the photos to my dealer. Let's see what they say.

Cheers,
Ralf

It would be interesting to see if they allow you to keep the old chassis.  Perhaps Manoet could use it as his test case study investigating media blasting off the chrome to see if there are any SQ improvements.

Kenreau

  Excellent idea!


Back to topic:
Anyone else seen a chrome-plating-blow-off on their D's?

Ciao G-Vialet,

I've just checked my unit and (so far) it looks fine. But, I remember, back in October 13 when I bought it (originally the 170 model) my dealer confirming a slight delay due to Devialet having found problems with the finish of the chrome on some units.

Now, your unit is much newer so probably nothing to do with the issue I'm speaking about, but still interesting bit of info I thought.

I'm sure Devialet will replace the whole case without asking. Once in the factory I believe they are quite efficient, my D was ready (a very minor problem on the board caused by a short-circuit) after about a week from arrival.

PS: Lucky this frechmen! Indeed a large (and educated) test department for free!!