24-May-2017, 02:20
Below is the message I sent to one of the forum members about my first impression on the 800. I think it may be helpful for some members here so I share it below. So far, I'm happy with the upgrade from 200 to 800.
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I can share my first impression of the 800 with you definitely. Please note that I didn't listen for long as it was quite late.
I first felt that the 800 was brighter and later found out that the previous owner set the treble at +1.5. After correcting that part, the treble was under control.
Soundstage: Wider and deeper than that of 200. The 800 seemed to be more at ease driving my harder-to-drive speakers (PMC Twenty5.26).
Sound quality: More transparent. Previously with the 200, I need to raise the volume to hear nuances in the music. Now, I don't need to do that. Bass is much better in terms of its definition, power, and control.
Vs 200: I can still feel that it's somewhat brighter (or more transparent?) than the 200. The latter [200] appears to be sweeter sounding with certain songs. I plan to spend more time listening to the 800 this weekend.
Re the Expert Pro: I've heard from my dealer that the Pro has changed the SQ of the mid and treble. He thinks the change is an improvement. I think the Pro likely has a different mid/treble presentation compared to the Expert series. Given the recent upgrade to the 800, I think I will skip the Pro generation and wait until Devialet launches a new series in the next few years down the road.
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I can share my first impression of the 800 with you definitely. Please note that I didn't listen for long as it was quite late.
I first felt that the 800 was brighter and later found out that the previous owner set the treble at +1.5. After correcting that part, the treble was under control.
Soundstage: Wider and deeper than that of 200. The 800 seemed to be more at ease driving my harder-to-drive speakers (PMC Twenty5.26).
Sound quality: More transparent. Previously with the 200, I need to raise the volume to hear nuances in the music. Now, I don't need to do that. Bass is much better in terms of its definition, power, and control.
Vs 200: I can still feel that it's somewhat brighter (or more transparent?) than the 200. The latter [200] appears to be sweeter sounding with certain songs. I plan to spend more time listening to the 800 this weekend.
Re the Expert Pro: I've heard from my dealer that the Pro has changed the SQ of the mid and treble. He thinks the change is an improvement. I think the Pro likely has a different mid/treble presentation compared to the Expert series. Given the recent upgrade to the 800, I think I will skip the Pro generation and wait until Devialet launches a new series in the next few years down the road.
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System: Lenovo Laptop (Ethernet to router) >> Tidal/Hi-Res Files (M2 SSD) >> Roon >> HQPlayer (DSD64) >> Air (latest version) >> D800 (Ethernet to router) >> PMC Twenty5.26
Cable: Ethernet (Nordost Heimdall 2 / only for D800), Digital (Stock Crystal cable), Speaker (XLO Pro Series)
Router: Netgear Orbi (main Orbi connected to the laptop / satellite Orbi connected to the D800). Each Orbi communicates wirelessly.
Cable: Ethernet (Nordost Heimdall 2 / only for D800), Digital (Stock Crystal cable), Speaker (XLO Pro Series)
Router: Netgear Orbi (main Orbi connected to the laptop / satellite Orbi connected to the D800). Each Orbi communicates wirelessly.
