New speakers SAM ready

[ZincAlloy]

Hi Guillaume and others .... Of course, full report on the way Initial views are very positive, but I've only listened to it for a few hours. Anyway, here's my current thinking:
1. Bass response is much improved - tighter and more present than non-SAM. The Akurates aren't the most impressive speakers for bass (I bought them for their amazing midrange -they sound really breathtaking with female vocals). SAM has now inserted what was effectively non-existent bass.
2. More surprising is just how much better the midrange sounds also - some recordings (Doris Day, Donovan) had sounded slightly sibilant at fairly hugh volume - this has now been more or less eradicated. As a result, the music sounds more 'relaxed", whilst not losing any detail.
3. Overall, the soundstage seems to have expanded in all directions, and placement of vocalists and musicians seems more focused.

For a free upgrade, it's astounding. I really feel that I don't need to spend any more money on hi-fi unti something (or me) breaks down ....

For any prospective Devialet purchasers, buying a non-SAM speaker should be approached very cautiously.

ATB, Ken