Devialet Phantom review in Russian high-end site

[kjj11]

http://www.hiendgear.com/199-devialet-ph...enter.html

[Hifi_swlon]

i didn't get too far with that one

[sleach]

Little bit of the old google translate on the summary:

"Sounding

In the first phase of testing, we used a Silver Phantom and Dialog, included in the network with the iMac. And I must say that this was the strongest impression on the audio for many years!

The first cry of all prisutstvovashih in the room - how? That can not be! Can not such a small speaker to give such a massive sound. Silver Phantom sounds not just powerful - it is fundamentally sound. This is the real sound wall, comparable with the old "cabinets» JBL - sound perceived skin. Texture, deep bass - that can "touch it". In complex jazz improvisation, the system behaves with ease, rock acts out violently by an animal, and electronics creates the illusion of the club.

This is not verified holography masthead High End (where some speakers can cost as much as a dozen Phantom'ov), of course - but its absolutely recognizable handwriting. The exceptional dynamics and fine detail. The sound, which does not want to leave - strong images, bright colors. Sound, thick as cream, filling all the space and transporting you into the atmosphere of the recording. Oil Paintings. But it's worth it.

What else will be when the two Phantom'ov ?! Look forward to!

From the comments on Amazon.com: "Phenomenal. It's amazing. It's like the technological progress in acoustics, which is comparable with the transition from CRT TV to HD-plasma"

Wired.com: "The dynamic range and purity of sound amazing!"

pros

- Phenomenal sound for its price and in a form factor
- The physical sensation of sound images
- Sexy

Minuses

- There is no analog audio - connecting vinyl turntables will be a problem
- No clear algorithm to construct 5.1-based systems Pnantom - and may even require additional processor for its operation
- There is no off button - despite the fact that energy consumption in sleep-mode is 49 W

Summary

In the past, Apple turned the smartphone market with its iPhone. Who exactly is doing the same in audio Devialet. Phantom can not be considered a small step in stereo - is a huge breakthrough for the industry that is comparable to the massive introduction of transistor amplifiers or with the transition from VHS to DVD. Audio will never be the same."

THey liked it.

Do any Russophiles know what a "prisutstvovashih" is? I'm guessing it is something to do with a person listening to and/or reviewing some hifi gear.

[kjj11]

Part II

http://www.hiendgear.com/200-devialet-ph...enter.html