08-Mar-2016, 21:36
Then I ask what does the upgraded class A component have to do with the pre-amp functionality?
Personally I think the Devialet is great only as a whole because of ADH. The DAC on it's own is nothing special and it's functionality is aged. Same goes for it's ethernet and USB inputs. The ethernet/WiFI inputs actually are quite worthless today because of the widespread issues with AIR. It's USB input, though better sounding than ethernet/WiFi when a good source is used, is bettered by it's conventional digital inputs. At least this has been my experience.
If one can find a better power amp I'm sure you could also find a better pre-amp and DAC to go with it.
Personally I think the Devialet is great only as a whole because of ADH. The DAC on it's own is nothing special and it's functionality is aged. Same goes for it's ethernet and USB inputs. The ethernet/WiFI inputs actually are quite worthless today because of the widespread issues with AIR. It's USB input, though better sounding than ethernet/WiFi when a good source is used, is bettered by it's conventional digital inputs. At least this has been my experience.
If one can find a better power amp I'm sure you could also find a better pre-amp and DAC to go with it.
PS Audio P3, Shunyata ΞTRON Alpha Digital and HC/Furutech power cables, Paul Hynes SR7EHD-MR4, DIY Roon Server & Roon Endpoint running AudioLinux Headless, Phasure Lush^2 USB cable, Audioquest Diamond RJ/E ethernet, Uptone Audio etherREGEN, Mutec MC-3+ USB, Shunyata ΞTRON Anaconda Digital XLR AES/EBU, Devialet Expert 250 Pro CI, Nordost Tyr Reference LS cables, Von Schweikert VR-5 SE Anniversary Edition, Anti-Mode Dual Core 2.0, JL Audio Fathom F112. More detail here.
The Netherlands
The Netherlands