14-May-2021, 21:23
My 2 cents worth... one big reason to seriously consider a 250 Pro is because you believe you may ultimately be able to buy a 2nd one for a 1000 Pro. That buys you the best Devialet offers. If that is remotely possible then the additional £2,300 is probably a good investment. I initially bought a 200 believing that someday I might be able to afford a 2nd for a 400. When the Pro series came along, I swapped out my 200 for a 220 Pro and then later added a 2nd for my 440 Pro. Definitely a great choice, but I knew all along that a 1000 Pro was well beyond my means.
There is little doubt that the 250 Pro is a step up from the 220 - the degree to which is dependent upon the rest of your system, your room and your ears. Absolutely listen first if you can. In truth, I've not actually heard a 250 Pro but there are a number of posts here that compare the 250 Pro with the dual-mono 440 Pro and those comparisons seem to indicate the benefits of the dual-mono 440 puts it a notch above. YMMV.
But hey, there is no bad decision here. Enjoy!
There is little doubt that the 250 Pro is a step up from the 220 - the degree to which is dependent upon the rest of your system, your room and your ears. Absolutely listen first if you can. In truth, I've not actually heard a 250 Pro but there are a number of posts here that compare the 250 Pro with the dual-mono 440 Pro and those comparisons seem to indicate the benefits of the dual-mono 440 puts it a notch above. YMMV.
But hey, there is no bad decision here. Enjoy!
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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