Discover Devialet Astra
- What is Devialet Astra
- The technical aspects of Devialet Astra
- What are the differences between Expert Pro and Devialet Astra?
- What´s in the box of Devialet Astra
- What is Next-Gen ADH?
- Q&A
1. What is Devialet Astra?
Fifteen years ago, we revolutionized the audiophile world with our first creation, the Expert amplifier. Now we would like to introduce Devialet Astra. Integrating a decade-and-a-half of research and development, it's our most advanced audiophile system yet.
Experience the future of high-fidelity sound, featuring bar-raising performance, enhanced connectivity, bespoke configuration, and as always, breathtakingly compact design.
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A radical all-in-one amplifier with unmatched performance, you can double at any time
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A unique, compact and extreme design, with a brand-new Opera de Paris edition
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A fully configurable amplifier to reveal your music’s full potential, whatever the source or speakers
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With modern connectivity thanks to a new software architecture
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The amplifier is made of one whole block. Contrary to the Expert range, there is not back cover to access the connectors.
Product Dimensions : Length: 386 mm x Width: 386 mm x Height: 47 mm
Weight (without accessories): 7.2 kg
Material:
- Astra Light Bronze: brushed aluminium
- Opera de Paris: brushed aluminum + gold leaf (without gold leaf for companion units)
2. The technical aspects of Devialet Astra
Performance
| Output power | 2x300 Wrms under 4Ω, 2x150 Wrms under 8Ω |
| Peak power | 1000 W peak (1ms) |
| THD+N |
0.001% (10 Wrms, 4Ω, 1kHz) 0.0006% (100 Wrms, 4Ω, 1kHz) |
| Bandwidth |
+/-0.1dB (DC to 20kHz) +/-2.3dB (DC to 80kHz) DC to 56.9kHz (+/-1dB) DC to 88kHz (+/-3dB) |
| SNR | -117dB |
| Damping factor | 2000 (1kHz) |
| Output impedance | 0.004Ω (1kHz) |
| Crosstalk | -100dB (300 Wrms, 4Ω, 1kHz) |
| Inputs | Digital: Up to 192kHz / 24-bit Network: Up to 192kHz / 24-bit USB: Up to 384kHz / 24-bit |
Connectivity
| WiFi | WiFi 6 (b/g/n/ac/ax) 2x2 WPA3 |
| Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet 100/1000 Mbps |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 (data port) |
| Digital coaxial inputs | Up to 4x RCA 75Ω |
| Digital optical inputs | 2x TOSLINK® |
| Analog inputs |
Up to 2x RCA stereo MM/MC phono stage with 13 equalization curves and extensive cartridge loading possibilities |
| Speaker output |
Connectors compatible with 4mm banana plugs, spade connectors or stripped cables Compatible with all speakers from 8Ω to 2Ω Short-circuit protection Active filtering available |
Specifications
| Range | Stereo |
| Finishes |
Light Bronze Opéra de Paris : 23-carat gold leaf |
| Exclusive technologies | ADH® next-gen, SAM®, RAM®, DAC Magic Wire® |
| Streaming services |
Airplay Google Cast Spotify Connect Tidal Connect UPnP Roon Ready (RAAT) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth 5.3, AAC and SBC codecs) |
| Daisy-Chaining | Up to 8 devices (not at launch) |
| Phono stage | Advanced (MM / MC) |
| Pre-amplified output | Yes (mono / stereo) |
| Casing |
Machined from a single aluminum block Anodized, laser-engraved, brushed, and shot-peened Opéra de Paris: Covered with 23-carat gold leaf |
| Power supply |
100-240Vac – 50/60Hz Power cable supplied, adapted to the country Power: max 750 W continuous |
3. What are the differences between Expert Pro and Devialet Astra?
Enhanced Connectivity, new app, revamped configurator and a streamlined design is what is different from Expert Pro to Devialet Astra:
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Devialet Expert Pro |
Devialet Astra |
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Range, design and colors |
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| Connectors |
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| Connectivities |
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| Technology | ADH, SAM, RAM, DAC Magic Wire, EVO, Air | ADH next gen, SAM, RAM, DAC Magic Wire |
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App & configurator |
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| Electronics | NXP (iMX6 Processor) | NXP (iMX8 processor) |
| OS | DOS2 | DOS 3 / SDOS2 |
4. What´s in the box of Devialet Astra
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Devialet Astra is delivered with the following equipment in its fully recyclable box:
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NB: for the dual configuration, two packaging are furnished (one remote is removed and 2 RCA cables are added to connect the two amps)
5. What is Next-Gen ADH?
For Devialet Astra, we further developed our signature SDH-implification. In detail, in-depth work was carried out on the functioning of the class D amp, so that it can feed power linearly and in real time to the class A amp, particularly at high frequencies where the class A is more demanding.
The result is inproved interaction between the two amps, and extremely efficient power efficiency. The product consumes less power while achieving even more precise, crystal-clear high frequencies.
6. Q&A
A FAQ will be published later on
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