Lyngdorf TDAI-3400 vs. Devialet Expert 220 Pro

[Flashman]

An interesting thread for me as I may be considering moving away from Devialet too. I also have the 200 and fear that the support and upgrades will just stop . Although for me it still sounds amazing
I have been reading a lot about 4 possible replacements , but at various price points. The 3400 is one of them. It is a lovely looking piece of kit .
The others are the Naim Uniti Nova, the Hegel 590 and the Ayre EX8.
The Hegel is the one I would love to go for if I make the plunge.
Thanks for sharing your impressions

Interestingly, the integrated amps that you are looking were on my list, too, until I made the plunge for the Lyngdorf TDAi-3400.  I decided to leave the Devialet camp (though one day I might return ) for two basic reasons: 1) I was disappointed (perhaps unreasonably so) that Devialet wouldn't continue to provide complimentary upgrades to the original Expert series and, further, considered the tariff to do so too high) and 2) I wanted more flexibility with my amp and set-up, particularly room correction.  Knowing that Peter Lyngdorf was one of the pioneers behind the famed Millennium amplifier and that he and his company had worked on digital amps for a long time, and that the company's room correction is not only highly regarded but dead simple to implement, I scratched my itch.  I was lucky to find a second-hand unit from someone who have moved from a D200 to the Lyngdorf but then decided he wanted to go to a tube set up.  I've given my impressions on the Lyngdorf but still have some critical listening ahead of me.  I really liked my time with the D200 and never had one single problem with the amp.  I also believe the SAM functionality is terrific: first on my Atohm GT1s and then my Vivid Oval 1.5s.  Anyway, Womaz, good hunting!

I think it will take a lot for me to move away from Devialet as its the best piece of kit I have ever had. It also made me look at the rest of my system and upgrade that too. I could even end up going down the 220 Pro route if I do decide to upgrade. To be honest though at present I listen to headphones more and more as I have new neighbours ;-)
The Hegel amp is a hefty 9K here in the UK and that is a lot to spend when you are not unhappy with your current set up. Like you though i am concerned about the lack of support we may get in the future.

Your sentiments echo mine.  As mentioned, I might revert eventually to the 220 Pro.  There's something about the Devialet sound and performance that is tough to beat.