Hi sjw98,
It is a curious sound you describe. I too came from Naim, and the clarity of the midrange, the presence of a distinct midrange, is better with the Devialet. I think that there is a bit of 'darkness' in the Naim presentation that can make some types of vocals seem more present, or richer. But expression, diction, breathing, etc, come through the Devialet in a way that the Naim never matched. In fact, it was the midrange that first sold me on Devialet.
I was also listening to Dire Straits just yesterday; just curious that you mention them as a difficult source. I don't know if cables, or some other element of your system is playing into this situation, but possibly there is a mis-match somewhere.
I could understand if you felt there was less 'oomph' or bassy-richness to vocals, but having a vocal/ midrange that seems cloudy or veiled seems really odd to me. Be curious to hear what you find, or what you think after more listening.
It is a curious sound you describe. I too came from Naim, and the clarity of the midrange, the presence of a distinct midrange, is better with the Devialet. I think that there is a bit of 'darkness' in the Naim presentation that can make some types of vocals seem more present, or richer. But expression, diction, breathing, etc, come through the Devialet in a way that the Naim never matched. In fact, it was the midrange that first sold me on Devialet.
I was also listening to Dire Straits just yesterday; just curious that you mention them as a difficult source. I don't know if cables, or some other element of your system is playing into this situation, but possibly there is a mis-match somewhere.
I could understand if you felt there was less 'oomph' or bassy-richness to vocals, but having a vocal/ midrange that seems cloudy or veiled seems really odd to me. Be curious to hear what you find, or what you think after more listening.
Damon
Powernode, NAD M32, Cambridge CD transport, Analysis Plus, Nordost, iFi Nova, CSS Criton 1TDX, KEF C62
Vancouver, Canada
