The new Devialet range

[Diapason]

I mentioned this in the Munich thread, but I thought I might start a new one.

Any time I've heard the Devialet D-Premier I've been very impressed, but it was far beyond my means. Having recently said that I'd never sell my Graafs, I see Devialet have decided to test that theory with a new, significantly less expensive range.
http://en.devialet.com/home-en-us/

This is the first thing to turn my audiophile head in quite a while. The added carrot is that before September, you can get the optional streaming software* for an extra €1 (it usually costs €1000). I'll definitely have to get my hands on this for a trial at some stage.

So what do we think? Game-changer, or just meh?

*Edit: or is it hardware? Must read more carefully.

[Ivor]

Game changer. Any time I heard the Devialet I wanted one. Superb sound but, as you say, too expensive. At the sort of money they're now quoting it's within reach.

[DaveF]

It certainly looks a very elegant solution. I've never heard one properly but if it's as good as people are saying then it *might* tempt me back into hifi sooner than planned.
All I'd need then is a pair of speakers and that shouldnt be too difficult....right?

/worf

[Diapason]

There's a lovely pair of Cremonas for sale in Cloney at the moment...

BWAAAHAHAHAHAHA etc.

[DaveF]

I'd be more curious about the Audioplans to be honest as I've heard good things about them. Whereas the Cremonas I had didnt do anything wrong, I just never loved them.

[Diapason]

You need some Kharmas. Just make sure the drivers are screwed in.

Joking aside, those Audioplans are indeed meant to be great.

[Ivor]

I'd be more curious about the Audioplans to be honest as I've heard good things about them. Whereas the Cremonas I had didnt do anything wrong, I just never loved them.

those speakers are great but a tad pricey. Brian O has a pair (Derek had them for a while) and I'd be a happy bunny with them in my room.

[Fran]

Ditto on the Audioplan Kontrasts.


I had a good listen to the Devialet at the last Cloney show and it was very impressive indeed.


Fran

[Gerry D]

It looks like a beautiful solution and reviews are all positive.
And I think it's stunning visually.

But:
1_ would it cure the bug that most of us suffer from ? i.e. Repetitive upgraditis combined with need for boxes and wires
2_Seems to be digital through and through and even processes phono stage input to digital.
Being a 300B SET and, recently, a 211 SET lover I wonder if it wouldn't sound a bit harsh ? Is it musical, really ? That's subjective, I know.

At the moment I feel that the Classé CP 800 does a lot as a digital processor but with the analogue side intact when required.
It's extremely neutral and revealing,and quiet, so gives great choice of tone sound style [?] and texture with power amps of tube or SS variety.

Never heard a Devialet. Interested to here yours's views on these Q's.

BTW, what speakers did anybody here the Devialet with ?

[Modest]

Found one photo from Cloney show

Think it was Wilson Audio - Sasha ....wild sounding setup