The Computer Audiophile Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 You can view the page at http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content.php?r=596-California-Audio-Show-Alpha-DAC-RS-and-Devialet Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
realhifi Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Just curious if they are picking up the tab for you to go see them. Not a bad place to have an audio business! David Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Just curious if they are picking up the tab for you to go see them. Not a bad place to have an audio business! Yes, like most other manufacturer visits for me and other journalists. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
ErikM Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I'm so excited that I've just ordered a 200! Link to comment
firedog Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Hi Chris- Push them to add some kind of DSD capability. They told me it is in their plans for the "future".... Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protector +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Isolation>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three . Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
tube06 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I'm so excited that I've just ordered a 200! I'm about to jettison my Jadis valve amp in order to replace it with a Devialet 200. Purrrfect for my Genesis panels. Link to comment
Youreye Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 how does the SAM will affect the Dirac or will this make a difference...that would by my question. I was so hoping that they will implement some Room Correction in the device. It might still come? Link to comment
veindoc Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Hey Chris, as a CR-1 owner as well excited to hear they r now part of the SAM program. Which model do you think will work best as the cr-1 r not very efficient. Hope to see you at show. Nick Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Hey Chris, as a CR-1 owner as well excited to hear they r now part of the SAM program. Which model do you think will work best as the cr-1 r not very efficient. Hope to see you at show.Nick Hi Nick - Not sure which Devialet is best for the CR1, but will provide my opinion on the 200 / 400. Please say high if you pass me at the show. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
loop7 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I'm attending CAS Sunday and eager to hear the Alpha DAC. However, I'm always curious why the need to playback music at ear splitting volumes is the norm at these shows? Are vendors catering to those with hearing loss? Link to comment
Geardaddy Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 With young rugrats running around the nest, the Devaliet seems like a dream. I look forward to hearing one.... Link to comment
realhifi Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 With young rugrats running around the nest, the Devaliet seems like a dream. I look forward to hearing one.... Every model I've heard has been fantastic. You will love one. David Link to comment
freesteve Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 anyone hear the new Berkley? I would appreciate your opinions. Thank you. HQ Player (#1) & Audrivana (#2) (wow! love the Apple w/music!!) .. these two software make my system "Amazing!", Purist USB- Benchmark DAC2 HGC (love it!), Purist Audio XLR , ATC SCM25A's (To Die For!) & Focal sub6 . Triode Power Cables with Uber Buss (Yes!) Also enjoy Audeze LCD3 w/"fat pipe cardas." Link to comment
RealAudio Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Yes, like most other manufacturer visits for me and other journalists. Its a clear journalist ethics violation. From 29 "Staff members may not accept free or discounted transportation and lodging except where special circumstances give us little or no choice." http://bit.ly/1sRLKcV Link to comment
wgscott Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Holy Feynmann Diagrams, I had no idea I was reading the New York Times! Link to comment
joelha Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Its a clear journalist ethics violation. From 29 "Staff members may not accept free or discounted transportation and lodging except where special circumstances give us little or no choice." http://bit.ly/1sRLKcV Let me take a crack at this. Chris has been open about the fact that he makes visits on the manufacturer's dime. He's not concealing the point. Moreover, as he says, it is standard practice in this industry . . . love it or not. This is a very small industry. If he and audio magazine reviewers had to rely on their own budgets to visit companies like Linn, DCS, and Aurender, I'll bet we wouldn't see nearly as many such articles. So that's our choice. We can read those articles knowing the circumstances under which they're written, or we can ask that they not be written in the name of journalistic ethics. I want to see these articles and I suspect I'm far from alone on that point. RealAudio, if you don't like the fact that Chris has his trips paid for, I'd suggest you not read the articles related to those trips. Joel Link to comment
freesteve Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Let me take a crack at this. Chris has been open about the fact that he makes visits on the manufacturer's dime. He's not concealing the point. Moreover, as he says, it is standard practice in this industry . . . love it or not. This is a very small industry. If he and audio magazine reviewers had to rely on their own budgets to visit companies like Linn, DCS, and Aurender, I'll bet we wouldn't see nearly as many such articles. So that's our choice. We can read those articles knowing the circumstances under which they're written, or we can ask that they not be written in the name of journalistic ethics. I want to see these articles and I suspect I'm far from alone on that point. RealAudio, if you don't like the fact that Chris has his trips paid for, I'd suggest you not read the articles related to those trips. Joel If you can't say something nice, then please keep your thoughts to yourself, OR, look into the mirror and just smile...] HQ Player (#1) & Audrivana (#2) (wow! love the Apple w/music!!) .. these two software make my system "Amazing!", Purist USB- Benchmark DAC2 HGC (love it!), Purist Audio XLR , ATC SCM25A's (To Die For!) & Focal sub6 . Triode Power Cables with Uber Buss (Yes!) Also enjoy Audeze LCD3 w/"fat pipe cardas." Link to comment
joelha Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 If you can't say something nice, then please keep your thoughts to yourself, OR, look into the mirror and just smile...] And the not-nice thing I said was . . . Link to comment
freesteve Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 And the not-nice thing I said was . . . perhaps this did not go to the correct source ... opps meant for that member who is always so negative... HQ Player (#1) & Audrivana (#2) (wow! love the Apple w/music!!) .. these two software make my system "Amazing!", Purist USB- Benchmark DAC2 HGC (love it!), Purist Audio XLR , ATC SCM25A's (To Die For!) & Focal sub6 . Triode Power Cables with Uber Buss (Yes!) Also enjoy Audeze LCD3 w/"fat pipe cardas." Link to comment
freesteve Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 should have gone to realaudio... HQ Player (#1) & Audrivana (#2) (wow! love the Apple w/music!!) .. these two software make my system "Amazing!", Purist USB- Benchmark DAC2 HGC (love it!), Purist Audio XLR , ATC SCM25A's (To Die For!) & Focal sub6 . Triode Power Cables with Uber Buss (Yes!) Also enjoy Audeze LCD3 w/"fat pipe cardas." Link to comment
Lowreslife! Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 anyone hear the new Berkley? I would appreciate your opinions. Thank you. Yes, did anyone hear the new Berkeley? Link to comment
joelha Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I've heard it and I told Chris about my experience when I saw him at the show. If anything, I had a bias against the experience I had. Generally speaking, I expect digital equipment to have subtle differences. But not in this case. I was amazed on the amount of detail I heard with this device. In short, I'm very impressed. Joel Link to comment
REShaman Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 And the not-nice thing I said was . . . Appreciate your composure under mis-fire. Sets an example for us all. Best, Richard Link to comment
joelha Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 That's nice of you to say, Richard. Thank for that. I didn't want to rule out the possibility (intentionally or not) that I had been a jerk somehow. Joel Link to comment
REShaman Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 perhaps this did not go to the correct source ... opps meant for that member who is always so negative... Appreciate your taking responsibility for the mis-fire. While I agree with your conclusion, an error in posting is not the same thing as the content some of us find offensive. Though we tolerate different points of view that some of us get off being enlightened. Some of us question the wattage. But defend the right to comment. Over and out. Best, Richard PS Chris keep up the good work. Link to comment
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