Devialet's newest technology...?

[Damon]

It seemed that Devialet is telling the customers should buy the Phantom rather than the so-called expert line D??? as Phantom is the latest technology and have the best sound....

I like to ask you guys a question - If you haven't bought a D???, would you go for it without hesitation now?...

I'm not keeping up with the Phantom as well as others are, but the Phantom appears to me to be an all-in-one music player, similar to Naim's Mu-So system, apart from the obvious design intent and execution. I don't see the Phantom as an alternative or competitor to the 'conventional' Devialet line (suppresses a giggle). And since I'm in the lead up to a Dev purchase, my answer to your question is, 'yes, absolutely'. I don't want a single source, all in one music player. I'm after the best, semi-sanely priced hi-fi I can find and afford. The Phantom seems to be an amazing product, but aimed at an entirely different use and in many cases, a different buyer.

On the other hand, current Dev. owners may want a smaller musical source in another room; it appears the Phantom will link to your current audio system and give you a compact Devialet system and sound.

I don't see the Phantom as a threat to the integrated amplifier product line. I do see it as a product that demonstrates a complete re-thinking of what a single-box, compact audio system can be and how their engineering can deliver it. Be impressed!

It reminded me of the Weltron globe 8-track and cassette players of the 1980's, but I suspect it sounds quite a bit better. But to repeat; yes, my intent to buy a D is unchanged. If anything, I see the phantom as an amazing addition to a remarkable product line. I believe it will only make the company stronger and more enduring.