Lyngdorf TDAI-3400 vs. Devialet Expert 220 Pro

[Flashman]

There has been a review of both Lyngdorf TDAI-3400 and Devialet Expert 140 Pro in one of recent issues of "AUDIO" - largest Polish hi-fi magazine. Both models were considered quite similar in their style - very natural and neutral in good meaning of this word.

Thanks for the post.  I had actually read both reviews.  I ended up purchasing a Lyngdorf TDAi-3400.  There is no doubt that my Devialet 200 (non-Pro) had a better grip on the bass from my SAM-enabled Vivid Oval 1.5 speakers.  In addition, I sensed a great dynamic sound from the Devialet.  As for the Lyngdorf, especially with its room correction enabled, I sense a better mid-range and focused listening from the sweet spot, and an overall smoother listening experience.  Some may take that smoother comment as a reduction of detail but for me it's just a more relaxed character to the amp.  On some tracks, I miss the Devialet.  On some tracks, I enjoy the Lyngdorf more.  In sum, they are just different animals.  As I did not have the Pro version of the Devialet, I am enjoying Roon Ready, Spotify Connect and a plethora of Internet radio stations on the Lyngdorf, in addition to its many different "voicings," such as "music," "bass 1," "bass 2," "relaxed," etc.  In that sense, it's a bit easier to play around with digital modifications to the music compared to Roon, which, by the way, I love.  Anyway, those are my thoughts at the moment.  I still am exploring the Lyngdorf.