03-Dec-2015, 21:27
(03-Dec-2015, 18:11)GuillaumeB Wrote: By way of an update OAC are hoping to receive their first unit around the 15th December but frustratingly exact details are VERY thin on the ground. I've been promised a demo ASAP and will of course report back in some detail.
My understanding is that only 8 pairs will be making it to the UK but I wouldn't be surprised if the number was reduced if demand from other regions was particularly strong.
KJ West are advertising a UK premiere on the 12th December via Facebook. Given the number of premier dealers (8) and now 2 Devialet Flagship shops I struggle to see how everyone will get a unit, let alone more than one! It could well turn out to be a bun fight! Gentlemen, take your places...
Guillaume
Guillaume is being rather kind to Devialet in relation to this new piece of kit.
Emails elicit "don't know" from one of their leading UK dealers and "not my issue", "can't help you" and no reply from Devialet personnel who should know lots and should know how to look after customers.
So with 9 days to go to alleged launch we don't know the real UK launch date, UK numbers, distribution availability, drip down intentions and retrofit intentions.
Can you imagine Apple, BMW, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, ... taking this sort of approach.
Maybe it is a year end panic to hit sales targets, reminding me of a similar thing a year ago. Oh gosh that was Devialet as well, with the Phantom.
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