Devialet 170

[Diapason]

That's the biggest criticism I've seen elsewhere. Seems a major oversight.

[Claus]

Yeah I only just realised this as well. Major drawback for me and will mean I can't consider it an option for the time being.... :(

[DaveF]

Can someone summarise the main issues with streaming on the Devialet? I only had a very brief scan through other forums.

I take it that there are no problems using an ethernet/usb connection from say a Sonos/Squeezebox or PC? Simplicity and convienance would be important so I think I'll rule out PC as a source for now.

[KenMoran]

I will use a SBT via coax digital output of the SBT into the digital input of the D170. I've already demoed this at home and it sounded wonderful. Any streamer that you fancy - as long as it has a digital output - can be connected to the D170. Longer term, I'll investigate AIR and, given the recent addition of Ethernet and USB ports, will monitor how Devialet intend to exploit these. There are already rumours of upnp functionality coming downstream, but nothing official yet.

[DaveF]

I still much prefer the idea of having a disc spinner even if they are going way of the dodo fast. A dCS Verdi transport can be had for around 2k sterling including carriage and that's direct from dCS too. They'll service it and it will come with a 6 month warranty.

[Fran]

That seems like a very good deal for the verdi Dave.


DACs and streamers are not fully there yet I think in terms of SQ. Look at the gains yet to be made on the straight PC audio front - and my thinking is that none of those kinds of gains have even been thought about yet re streaming. For now, its basic functionality.

When I was in cloneys, I thought they were using it by streaming via itunes?

Fran

[Diapason]

It can stream over WiFi, Fran, just not directly from a NAS. As you say, thus far the reports would suggest that a wired version sounds slightly better anyway. All told, I haven't yet figured out whetherthe requirement for a PC in the mix would be a deal breaker for me or not...

All academic anyway, cos I ain't got the budget at the mo.

[DaveF]

So the Audioplan Kontrast V's and 110 are being dropped out to me tomorrow to see how it goes. Fingers crossed that things won't end up a nightmare although I've a good feeling about it this time. Two very well engineered components. What could possibly go wrong! /rolleyes!

Still won't have a TT for 2/3 months but one step at a time.

I'll report back on the Devialet etc.

[nige2000]

It can stream over WiFi, Fran, just not directly from a NAS. As you say, thus far the reports would suggest that a wired version sounds slightly better anyway. All told, I haven't yet figured out whetherthe requirement for a PC in the mix would be a deal breaker for me or not...

All academic anyway, cos I ain't got the budget at the mo.

Its difficult to see the point if you still need a pc
maybe theres something else up their sleeve

[Diapason]

Good man, Dave!!!

maybe theres something else up their sleeve

Given the backlash, I wouldn't be surprised if they make sure they have something up their sleeve, whether they'd originally intended to or not. Still, I suppose that's one of the great things about this machine: updates in functionality are actually possible. They've also flagged a room correction update at some point, so they do seem to have great plans. All this stuff intrigues me, to be honest.