Expert 1000 Pro

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Just catching up in the five free minutes since having a baby!  (Well, not quite, but time is short and better spent staring at the new bundle of joy rather than audio forums).

So, if I understand correctly, the OdA was announced as being the limited edition pinnacle of Devialets achievements - something that only a few lucky peeps could snap up - assuring the proud owners of the highest status in the D ranks for the foreseeable future.  Then five minutes later, Devialet release a better model that everyone can have, but that OdA owners get 'upgraded' to FOC so they don't feel cheated? They will of course always have that unique case and limited edition serial number and signature I guess, assuming that is the gold case doesn't become an option on the 1000 (to match the new Phantom).

So what happened? They didn't think this through maybe? The OdA was massively delayed (custom packing crates can be a bugger to design and build I'm sure) and so came too close to the new model, or the investors eyes lit up with delight realising OdA technology could be sold to more people and escalated getting it out there?  Maybe a bit of everything - after all, if you're releasing a brand new model with a new OS, wouldn't it be better to actually have the OS ready at the same time rather than on a promise of 'some point in 2017'? I wonder if the old models will end up running the new OS anyway?

Once again Devialet have surprised even me! I knew I shouldn't have used any logic in my 2016 predictions.  I'm glad I've got less time/inclination to follow the brand to be honest.

Still, hope everyone's well!

Congratulations @Hifi_swlon! 

From the perspective of an Od'A owner, I don't feel cheated. I never had the feeling that I have the best Devialet. It is a good gesture that Devialet is giving me a free upgrade, Devialet does not  have to do that. And I am proud that Devialet does not stop innovating, it is fatal to think that "I now have the best product that could not be bettered". A good product is meant to be shared, to be trickled down to the lower models so that more people will enjoy it.