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Just seen that 2 new speakers have been added to the configurator: the Focal Diablo Utopia 3 and the Focal Aria 926.
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01-Jun-2014, 11:08
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(01-Jun-2014, 07:49)GuillaumeB Wrote: Just seen that 2 new speakers have been added to the configurator: the Focal Diablo Utopia 3 (...) May I mention: 67 votes only 
(01-Jun-2014, 07:49)GuillaumeB Wrote: (...) and the Focal Aria 926. And how many Devialet owners might use this speaker 
Crazy voting stuff 
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They probably start with models that are easy for them to get their hands on as they have to measure a physical example. I have no problem with them starting with models that have fewer votes, the entire voting process is a complete joke anyway.
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LET'S BE HONEST. SAM is a great marketing tool. Devialet choose what They want. Some high-end stuff (Wilson, Magico, B&W 802D), some French promo stuff (Focal, Athom), some quite cheap stuff with good reviews (Kef LS50, Sonus Faber Venere 2.5).
I don't blame Them, They want to make money... this is not a charity firm...
But I agree that the entire voting process is a complete joke.
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I think the voting idea is a good one but it's far too open to abuse.
Manufacturers would be pushing for their speakers to be SAM-ified too so there's several interested parties, and I can see disgruntled voters seeing less-voted speakers getting SAM-ified before theirs.
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The latest climber in the charts is the Totem Element Metal -- from nowhere to 318 votes in a day.
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(02-Jun-2014, 16:53)moreno1973 Wrote: LET'S BE HONEST. SAM is a great marketing tool. Devialet choose what They want. Some high-end stuff (Wilson, Magico, B&W 802D), some French promo stuff (Focal, Athom), some quite cheap stuff with good reviews (Kef LS50, Sonus Faber Venere 2.5).
I don't blame Them, They want to make money... this is not a charity firm...
But I agree that the entire voting process is a complete joke.
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B&W CM10 is now showing as SAM-ready in Vote for Sam, although not in configurator yet...
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Apertura Edena now showing up in Configurator! Odd - it's not listed as Sam ready in the Vote for Sam page. In fact it has 2 votes!!
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05-Jun-2014, 10:14
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(03-Jun-2014, 12:02)GuillaumeB Wrote: B&W CM10 is now showing as SAM-ready in Vote for Sam, although not in configurator yet...
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Update: It's now showing up in the configurator. Local dealer has a pair in their studio, they're going to download new config files and I'm heading over there later today to have a listen. Will report back! 
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