13-Apr-2017, 13:23
I think the situation with the O'dA was scandalous. In fairness to Devialet, I do not think what happened was a deliberate act to deceive on their part, but it impossible to forgive them with respect to how they handled the situation and how they have treated those that purchased an O'dA at full price.
But this is history now, and the question remains, what is the value of an O'dA? The existence of the 1000 Pro and upgrade scheme is problematic I think for a number of reasons.
If you want to sell something, you need a buyer. I think at the moment that very many potential purchasers of an O'dA, that is those with the cash, the desire, and those that like the 'Devialet sound' will have already have upgraded already. (and this is a slim market anyway) To me, 16000 Euros for an O'dA seams like a really good deal and something I could see I would be very tempted by, but I have already upgraded to the 1000 Pro. OK, I am just one individual, but I am sure there are many others in a similar situation. The upgrade scheme forced the issue, so a lot of potential upgraders have done just that, upgraded last year and are hence no longer in the market as potential buyers.
Also, the O'dA is no longer the 'ultimate' in terms of performance. It will be upgraded to match the 1000 Pro, so essentially it will become a 1000 Pro with a 'limited edition' rose gold finish. If it just the 1000 Pro performance you want, the upgrade scheme is still live. Five minutes on the 'net and I can find a D800 for £8K, upgrade this to 1000 Pro spec takes you to £13K. So that is a little over 15000 Euros. OK, not the limited edition O'dA, but on the other hand it is brand new internals with the full 5 year manufactures warranty, and of course it is 1000 Pro spec now, not in 7 months or so. With this choice I think some would go for the upgraded D800 at Euro15k, some might prefer the limited edition appeal of the O'dA, but it does peg prices and take away potential buyers.
If you are selling an O'dA now this is a cruel sequence of events and circumstances, and this interim stage of waiting for the streamer board simply exacerbates the problem.
It is all very unfortunate, but I think a degree of patience might be needed. I am sure there is someone out there who would be temped by an O'dA at this price, but it might take a while to fine him!
But this is history now, and the question remains, what is the value of an O'dA? The existence of the 1000 Pro and upgrade scheme is problematic I think for a number of reasons.
If you want to sell something, you need a buyer. I think at the moment that very many potential purchasers of an O'dA, that is those with the cash, the desire, and those that like the 'Devialet sound' will have already have upgraded already. (and this is a slim market anyway) To me, 16000 Euros for an O'dA seams like a really good deal and something I could see I would be very tempted by, but I have already upgraded to the 1000 Pro. OK, I am just one individual, but I am sure there are many others in a similar situation. The upgrade scheme forced the issue, so a lot of potential upgraders have done just that, upgraded last year and are hence no longer in the market as potential buyers.
Also, the O'dA is no longer the 'ultimate' in terms of performance. It will be upgraded to match the 1000 Pro, so essentially it will become a 1000 Pro with a 'limited edition' rose gold finish. If it just the 1000 Pro performance you want, the upgrade scheme is still live. Five minutes on the 'net and I can find a D800 for £8K, upgrade this to 1000 Pro spec takes you to £13K. So that is a little over 15000 Euros. OK, not the limited edition O'dA, but on the other hand it is brand new internals with the full 5 year manufactures warranty, and of course it is 1000 Pro spec now, not in 7 months or so. With this choice I think some would go for the upgraded D800 at Euro15k, some might prefer the limited edition appeal of the O'dA, but it does peg prices and take away potential buyers.
If you are selling an O'dA now this is a cruel sequence of events and circumstances, and this interim stage of waiting for the streamer board simply exacerbates the problem.
It is all very unfortunate, but I think a degree of patience might be needed. I am sure there is someone out there who would be temped by an O'dA at this price, but it might take a while to fine him!
1000 Pro - KEF Blade - iFi Zen Stream - Mutec REF10 - MC3+USB - Pro-Ject Signature 12
