The Amplifier of the Future

I bought the Expert 220 Pro as part of transforming my sound system from being fundamentally analog to being fundamentally digital, including ripping my 5,000 CDs to an Aurender ACS-10. The Devialet is a superb piece of hardware but may be a puzzle for purchasers who think they are buying a regular old hifi amplifier. As often happens, the software lags somewhat behind the hardware. This is not to say that the Devialet is user unfriendly, more like user neutral. The SD memory card that one removes from the amplifier and puts in your computer's card reader so as to run the online configuration program is straightforward to use. You must realize, however, that you are programming the behavior of the amplifier and this is a long long way from the ideal amplifier being a "straight wire with gain" that I grew up on. So, if you're comfortable in the digital world you will probably love this unit and its spectacular sound quality, otherwise research it thoroughly before taking the plunge. (Another huge benefit for me is that my Gallo Nucleus Ref 3.5 speakers have been given a new lease of life from Devialet's SAM system which tailors the amplifier output to your specific speakers to improve their quality. I now have wonderful clean tight bass extending down to 17Hz!)

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