04-Jul-2016, 23:29
Actually, to me the tiered pricing based on purchase date makes some sense. If you've had your amp for a year and a half rather than 6 months, then you (and I) have had more use of the product. Giving a break to those who just purchased an Expert is reasonable. If not, those buyers would be really penalized for having bought a unit that is very quickly replaced.
Of course, this is the case with computers and all sorts of things. Software companies often have this same approach to tiered upgrade pricing.
As I see it, Devialet could have said nothing about the upgrades and then we could go on about ROON or other incidentals; we might also spend time wondering if there will be hardware upgrades. I think they are not very solid in their sequence or timing of announcements and delivery, but I don't fault them for making the upgrades known.
Of course, this is the case with computers and all sorts of things. Software companies often have this same approach to tiered upgrade pricing.
As I see it, Devialet could have said nothing about the upgrades and then we could go on about ROON or other incidentals; we might also spend time wondering if there will be hardware upgrades. I think they are not very solid in their sequence or timing of announcements and delivery, but I don't fault them for making the upgrades known.
Damon
Powernode, NAD M32, Cambridge CD transport, Analysis Plus, Nordost, iFi Nova, CSS Criton 1TDX, KEF C62
Vancouver, Canada
