A good topic,OP.
I love the way my system sounds now- the best I've ever had.
Ethernet cable /AIR sounds better than USB.
Roon sounds better than iTunes.
So now I have sweet highs, transparent midrange and ROCK-solid bass, with amazing dynamic range and very loud max output. And terrific sound staging.
All in all, Im very happy- it doesn't have the limpid "beautiful" sound you get from great valve amps, but it sounds pretty realistic and way louder. Perhaps just as real. Very happy camper.
Next things to try: component isolation (basalt blocks?); better Ethernet cable (still deciding what to try)
Thanks for a great forum - thanks to Roon for revitalising Devialet...
I love the way my system sounds now- the best I've ever had.
Ethernet cable /AIR sounds better than USB.
Roon sounds better than iTunes.
So now I have sweet highs, transparent midrange and ROCK-solid bass, with amazing dynamic range and very loud max output. And terrific sound staging.
All in all, Im very happy- it doesn't have the limpid "beautiful" sound you get from great valve amps, but it sounds pretty realistic and way louder. Perhaps just as real. Very happy camper.
Next things to try: component isolation (basalt blocks?); better Ethernet cable (still deciding what to try)
Thanks for a great forum - thanks to Roon for revitalising Devialet...
Kind regards,
David.
Currently: MacMini with Tidal, Qobuz Roon via RAAT / Cat7 Ethernet cable / Devialet 1000 Expert Pro CI (the BIG dogs!)/ Analysis Plus Oval 9 cable / Hyperion Audio 968 / Cheap cable to homemade, 12 inch powered subwoofers.
David.
Currently: MacMini with Tidal, Qobuz Roon via RAAT / Cat7 Ethernet cable / Devialet 1000 Expert Pro CI (the BIG dogs!)/ Analysis Plus Oval 9 cable / Hyperion Audio 968 / Cheap cable to homemade, 12 inch powered subwoofers.
