13-Feb-2018, 15:01
I've been using both betas and have been to and fro with Devialet UK and FR over some of the issues. I am not a Roon user (am I the only one?).
Generally, using Spotify, Air, Airplay, bubble upnp and usb (Auralic Aries), sources are Spotify, Qobuz and NAS, it is proving entirely stable.
There seems to be a problem with 24/192 via upnp in that the source auto-detect switches when it's not meant to, cutting sound. This does not happen up to 24/96,which plays faultlessly for yours on end. I just set bubble to limit the bitrate to 24/96. I don't need to listen at 24/192, it's just that sometimes Qobuz provides files at that rate.
The other thing is pops and clicks when using the Aries. I did not het that pre-beta. Devialet have had problems reported with some older streamers. I have an Aries Mini as well, which sounds fantastic. Devialet tell me they have tested with an Aries Mini as well, very happily.
There is also a problem using Air from a non-deicated laptop, browsing and getting embedded audio over the music. This is because Air transits all audio sources generated from the device.
So I'm selling the full Aries and expect the beta to be released as an update version fairly soon.
Devialet seem to be making generally good progress on what is proving to be a very sophisticated, practical and excellent sounding audio system.
Generally, using Spotify, Air, Airplay, bubble upnp and usb (Auralic Aries), sources are Spotify, Qobuz and NAS, it is proving entirely stable.
There seems to be a problem with 24/192 via upnp in that the source auto-detect switches when it's not meant to, cutting sound. This does not happen up to 24/96,which plays faultlessly for yours on end. I just set bubble to limit the bitrate to 24/96. I don't need to listen at 24/192, it's just that sometimes Qobuz provides files at that rate.
The other thing is pops and clicks when using the Aries. I did not het that pre-beta. Devialet have had problems reported with some older streamers. I have an Aries Mini as well, which sounds fantastic. Devialet tell me they have tested with an Aries Mini as well, very happily.
There is also a problem using Air from a non-deicated laptop, browsing and getting embedded audio over the music. This is because Air transits all audio sources generated from the device.
So I'm selling the full Aries and expect the beta to be released as an update version fairly soon.
Devialet seem to be making generally good progress on what is proving to be a very sophisticated, practical and excellent sounding audio system.
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.
