Devialet Amplifiers

Joeinids experience is not indicative of mine.

Can you explain what your experience is or has been?

D400. Love it. Very quiet, music comes out of a black background. Tremendous air and separation. Tight, firm bass, great vocals. Lots of 3D. Built-in preamp, dac (with DSD now), phono and amp. All-in-one operation with the ability use the front end to another amp. If you can enjoy a simplified system, it is amazing. If you are a tweaker, you might get fidgety.

Hi Cosmosound,

I am using SF Strads. I've had several others but am the most happy with my Strads.

Hi Samhar,

I never had Merlin or Joule. I almost bought a Joule preamp but was nervous about tube replacement. I could never find them aftermarket.

I wish I had a dedicated listening room, but don't.

One more thing Cosmosound. If you are true tube guy or tube lover, you may not be as satisfied long term with Devialet. It does not have as much tone or density as a tube amp. The Devialet has a "cleaner" sound which is wonderful but not like a good tube amp. Zero maintenance is a bonus too.