Devialet at Oxford Audio 13th July

[Zappydev]

So I have a D250 and they will ask me probably (according to the reports) 3,990 £ to give me back a 250Pro with a "future" streaming board when ready. What roon compatible streamer can I buy for 3,990£ available now?

It can be even worse; I have a 250, which I paid to have upgraded from a D-Premier. Now Devialet may want me to pay an additional 4000 GBP (around 4700 Euro) to get a 250Pro? As you say with a "future" streaming board with absolutely no info so far.... and no Roon support I guess. There is even a chance the amp needs an additional trip to Paris to have the new streamer board installed!  If this is correct I'd have paid 8200 Euro on top of what I paid for the D-Premier originally before I know anything about which streaming will be supported apart from AIR3. Not to forget that I originally bought the D-Premier because Devialet told me room correction would be introduced "soon". That was 2011/2012
I do not think this is a decent deal so I'll probably be looking at getting something else.

This is rather OT. Sorry.

I don't think it is OT at all, since the thread is to discuss the latest announcements from Devialet as presented on Wednesday.

My take on it is becoming clear: These are products aimed at the extremely wealthy, who for the most part do not have to care about cost, and who do not wish to delve into the fine details about how the products work. Unfortunately, more than a few serious audiophiles have been caught up in the hype, and now realize that their loyalty, their opinions, their input and their complaints count for absolutely nothing. I am happy that my own system sounds great, even though it doesn't do all that I had hoped, but based on the latest announcements, I can't see myself putting any more money their way. They treat the average customer with contempt, and will surely reap their reward in the fullness of time. I would rather deal with a company that at least tries to keep their customers happy.