12-Feb-2015, 16:06
Wow two lukewarm reviews in a row: first the Chris Connaker one and now this. Makes a refreshing change! 
I actually don't think the Mono & Stereo is a bad read; it is more of an opinion piece after all as opposed to a product review. The writer is simply asking the question of whether the Devialet is really "true high-end" as opposed to just hi-fi. He's not saying it's a bad product, far from it!
Which of course brings us to a definition of what is a true high-end system. A highly subjective thing perhaps. Unfortunately he does not really elaborate on this, perhaps readers of Mono & Stereo would be expected to know what he means.
Personally I have heard systems that sound better than the Devialet (sorry folks!). The trouble is I'll never be able to afford them (and even if I could I probably wouldn't have the space for them). But does that mean that Devialet isn't true high end? I'm not sure.
I would like to see Devialet continue to improve the sound quality of their Expert line, perhaps a few more reviews like this will encourage them to do so!
Guillaume
I actually don't think the Mono & Stereo is a bad read; it is more of an opinion piece after all as opposed to a product review. The writer is simply asking the question of whether the Devialet is really "true high-end" as opposed to just hi-fi. He's not saying it's a bad product, far from it!
Which of course brings us to a definition of what is a true high-end system. A highly subjective thing perhaps. Unfortunately he does not really elaborate on this, perhaps readers of Mono & Stereo would be expected to know what he means.
Personally I have heard systems that sound better than the Devialet (sorry folks!). The trouble is I'll never be able to afford them (and even if I could I probably wouldn't have the space for them). But does that mean that Devialet isn't true high end? I'm not sure.
I would like to see Devialet continue to improve the sound quality of their Expert line, perhaps a few more reviews like this will encourage them to do so!
Guillaume
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