Devialet's newest technology...?

[PhilP]

I saw the reference to PLC in the specs - I just hope the feature can be completely disabled. It's the work of he Devil in terms of RFI emissions. They don't just pollute the mains in the property they're being used in, the interference can be apparent for quite a wide range outside.

I suspect that whether PLC is detrimental or not to SQ and other devices depends on the quality of the PLC implementation and the other devices.

As you can see in my signature, my D120 is connected through an Ethernet Cable to a PLC receiver. I have two other PLC receiver at home: one for the DSL modem and one for my Airport Access point.

So not only do I have a PLC receiver on the same electric circuit as my D120, but it also have a direct Ethernet connection between the two and it is also how the music is streamed using Air.

I was absolutely unable to detect any SQ difference nor any sign of adverse pollution with or without that PLC solution.

Of course milage may vary and I did not do a proper double blind test, so my finding may be biased by the fact that such a solution was much more convenient than any other for me.....

My two cents,

Jean-Marie

Jean-Marie,

I'm not saying they don't work well (they do) or will necessarily affect the SQ of your hi-fi (especially when using an SMPS-powered solution like Devialet) but they have been shown to impact FM and Digital radio reception and, as I said in my reply to Nick, they can impact neighbours as well.

I am sure that you're correct that the impact of PLC solutions can vary considerably and that well-designed solutions may not emit as much RFI interference.  Also regulations vary by country...

Best regards,

Philip