Devialet

[howiebrou]

Originally Posted by struts001

Yup, Sweden. Home of your Coltranes..

On the top of my list of countries I want to visit.

[struts001]

Originally Posted by markmck79

Congratulations on the purchase. If your experience is anything like mine then you won't be disappointed. Looking forward to your impressions...

Thanks markmck79. Was just reading back through this thread and found some of you're earlier posts which summarized my own thoughts perfectly and far more articulately than I ever could have managed!

Listened long and late last night and as I start getting the Ktêmas dialed in the whole thing is beginning to gel in a very pleasing way indeed. Apart from both being great products I was starting to suspect there might have been some of that 'synergy' thang going on. I mentioned this to an audio buddy who checked in via IM to see how work was progressing and he replied with a wink and a link to a picture of Franco Serblin's own system. Esoteric transport, Ktêmas (of course) and I bet you'll never guess what was tying them together..

[struts001]

Originally Posted by howiebrou

On the top of my list of countries I want to visit.

So what are you waiting for?

[howiebrou]

Originally Posted by struts001

So what are you waiting for?

Spousal approval...

[struts001]

Anyone experimented with power cords? What are the Devialet-aficionados out there using?

[markmck79]

Originally Posted by struts001

Anyone experimented with power cords? What are the Devialet-aficionados out there using?

I've been using Transparent cables, but have also had very good results with Shunyata. The limiting factor is finding a cable with a connector that fits the tight space for connections in the back, especially if you wish to continue using the metal cover.

When I first purchased my D-Premier I emailed Thierry at Devialet, who also recommended, in addition to Shunyata and Transparent, Nordost and Crystal Cable.

[gtiboy]

Hi guys, I've been following the Devialet with great interest, i'm currently an owner of a Naim system and i'm fascinated by this product.

Has anyone heard how the Devialet compares to Naim and Linn sound?

Most notably with the Naim NDS and Linn Klimax DS streamers?

Does the Devialet sound better than these?

[struts001]

Sorry GTIboy, no experience of the NDS and I have only heard the Klimax DS in a friend's completely different system.

Howver, one of the challenges the Devialet presents is making any relevant comparisons. Being, as it is, a combination of streamer, DAC, preamp and power amp (plus lots more of course) it can only be compared with 2-4 or more components at a time. In my system it replaced seven different boxes not to mention cables for thousands (I really don't want to count) of dollars. Hopefully you'll find a dealer who can either offer the relevant comparison or a home dem. However I wouldn't be surprised if your biggest problem is offloading all the gear you'll suddenly find you no longer need!

Good luck!

[markmck79]

Originally Posted by gtiboy

Hi guys, I've been following the Devialet with great interest, i'm currently an owner of a Naim system and i'm fascinated by this product.

Has anyone heard how the Devialet compares to Naim and Linn sound?

Most notably with the Naim NDS and Linn Klimax DS streamers?

Does the Devialet sound better than these?

I don't have any experience with Linn. However, I did audition a Naim NDX to incorporate into my previously all Audio Research system, before going with the Devialet. (The NDS had not been released at the time.) The streaming function of the Devialet far surpassed the Naim NDX at that time. In all an all Naim system, though, the NDS or NDX might perform better, especially if you are already a fan of the Naim house sound. In the US, though, the NDS plus the requisite power supply and cables nears or surpasses the price of the Devialet. To my ears (& my pocketbook) that makes the Devialet a very easy pick.

[Kingsrule]

Originally Posted by struts001

Anyone experimented with power cords? What are the Devialet-aficionados out there using?

I use Venom 3.
I think it sound much more solid than the stock cord
The only issue is the plug doesn't fit tight into the Devialet