20-Sep-2020, 17:28
FWIW, I have found the phono section of my Expert Pro 440 proved quite good with my MC cartridge once I set the phono params in the config to match the cartridge. Remember that even an external phono section will still go thru the analog to digital and back to analog conversion in going through the Devialet.
I never owned a 400 but did compare my 200 with a 220 and found it to be a nice improvement in SQ. Worth the price difference? Hmmm, that's a tough one. But if you love the sound of the 440 over the 400 and can afford it, then go for it! I moved to the Expert Pro line in part because, at the time, I thought Devialet had a strategic plan to further evolve it once the CI upgrade was in place. That, unfortunately, has proven to be a disappointment. Still, I'm quite pleased with the sound of my 440.
I never owned a 400 but did compare my 200 with a 220 and found it to be a nice improvement in SQ. Worth the price difference? Hmmm, that's a tough one. But if you love the sound of the 440 over the 400 and can afford it, then go for it! I moved to the Expert Pro line in part because, at the time, I thought Devialet had a strategic plan to further evolve it once the CI upgrade was in place. That, unfortunately, has proven to be a disappointment. Still, I'm quite pleased with the sound of my 440.
Devialet 440 Pro (two 220s)- Oracle CD transport - Kuzma Stabi S/Stogi S turntable - Von Schweikert VR-35 speakers - JPS SC3 SCs - PI Audio power conditioning -
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