04-May-2015, 19:46
I've just taken deliver of a pair of silver Phantoms and a Dialog.
Installation easy. Sound is really pleasing and I could happily live with it (I've not done a side by side comparison with my 800s/Q1s).
Very very musical. In my view they benefit from being played at exactly the right volume.
Spark developments I'd like to see would include a balance control and a rotary (not linear) volume control.
As someone else mentioned, a black version would be good for those who prefer something less conspicuous.
So you get something remarkable for £4k, compared with £60k for D-Premiers converted to 800s; and Q1s; and speaker cables.
New toys are often initially impressive so I reserve judgement on the longer term comparison but I don't reserve judgement of the value comparison - given the right marketing Devialet should sell these in huge numbers.
Installation easy. Sound is really pleasing and I could happily live with it (I've not done a side by side comparison with my 800s/Q1s).
Very very musical. In my view they benefit from being played at exactly the right volume.
Spark developments I'd like to see would include a balance control and a rotary (not linear) volume control.
As someone else mentioned, a black version would be good for those who prefer something less conspicuous.
So you get something remarkable for £4k, compared with £60k for D-Premiers converted to 800s; and Q1s; and speaker cables.
New toys are often initially impressive so I reserve judgement on the longer term comparison but I don't reserve judgement of the value comparison - given the right marketing Devialet should sell these in huge numbers.
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