18-Apr-2017, 22:26
The only other component I ever owned that had an upgrade path was a PS Audio PWD Mk2 DAC, and it cost £2,500 to upgrade to a DSD version. The network bridge was an extra £800. I did not purchase either, in fact sold the DAC and replaced it with a DSD DAC that cost me £650.
So, all things considered, the £3,000 I paid to upgrade at the same time as buying a Le 250 ex-demo was worth it for performance and seemed like a pretty good deal at the time. Compared to PS Audio, which cost more to upgrade a DAC than an entire Devialet system, it was a bargain.
As long as OS works properly and Devialet develop some decent control software, I'm a happy bunny, and so are my family who finally appreciate an audio system. The sound quality and ease of use continues to surprise me. The aesthetics don't play much of a part as my unit is in a cupboard and I rarely see it from one week to the next.
So, all things considered, the £3,000 I paid to upgrade at the same time as buying a Le 250 ex-demo was worth it for performance and seemed like a pretty good deal at the time. Compared to PS Audio, which cost more to upgrade a DAC than an entire Devialet system, it was a bargain.
As long as OS works properly and Devialet develop some decent control software, I'm a happy bunny, and so are my family who finally appreciate an audio system. The sound quality and ease of use continues to surprise me. The aesthetics don't play much of a part as my unit is in a cupboard and I rarely see it from one week to the next.
250 Pro CI; Innuos Zen Mk3; Claro dual turntable (Expert Stylus Denon + OL Aladdin Mk2); RCM Sensor2; Wilson Sabrina; OePhi speaker cables; Puritan PM156 conditioner and Ultimate cables.