Posts with tag "Devialet"

From the 1946 Klipschorn to the Devialet Phantom - twelve loudspeakers that changed Hi-Fi. Engineering ideas, verified dates and specifications.

Devialet has expanded its Phantom family of active loudspeakers with the introduction of the specialised Phantom Ultimate CI range for the professional installation market. The series comprises two models – the Phantom Ultimate CI 108 dB and the more compact Phantom Ultimate CI 98 dB. The new speakers are designed for home cinemas, luxury residential developments, commercial venues and other installations requiring centralised control of a multichannel audio system.

Devialet Astra is the latest French integrated amplifier, featuring a built-in streamer, digital-to-analog converter, and phono stage - a direct successor to the acclaimed Devialet Expert series. All of this capability is packaged in a slim chassis measuring just 47 mm in height and weighing 7.3 kg. The remarkable amplification performance is delivered by the proprietary ADH (Analog Digital Hybrid) topology, which combines a Class A analog preamplification stage with a Class D output stage, producing 150 W into 8 ohms and 300 W into 4 ohms.

Part I of this comparison covers our assessment of the thirteen finest current integrated amplifiers in this price bracket. This second and final part of the premium integrated amplifier guide addresses practical application - from loudspeaker pairing recommendations to specification matrices and the final rankings.

Integrated amplifiers in the $8,000 to $22,000 range represent the final frontier of High-End audio before the commitment to fully separates-based amplification. This sector offers outstanding flexibility and ergonomics alongside genuinely exceptional sound quality. To navigate the considerable wealth of choice - and there are a great many models competing in this space - we have compiled a survey of thirteen of the finest currently available. Part I presents our assessment of each candidate; Part II will be devoted to detailed selection guidance and the final rankings.

Since its introduction, the Devialet Phantom series has earned laurels as a groundbreaking line of audio equipment. But the French company isn't resting on its laurels – a complete reimagining of the lineup awaits, introducing the new Devialet Phantom Ultimate loudspeakers. The series includes two speakers: the top-of-the-line Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108 dB and the more compact and affordable Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB.