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Amp for Sopra No. 1

I have a pair of Sopra 1s coming from Focal in France. I'm familiar with their sound from hearing in local shops and on a buddy's system where he runs them with Mac monoblocks. I'm looking for a good solid-state match for these. Current amp is a Pass Labs which sounds fine, but I've been looking to move on to something a bit more oriented to rock, meaning a more solid low-end for one thing, some female vocals, along with almost anything else in lesser amounts except classical/opera. What have other Sopra owners found? Thanks.

jaybe
jaybe OP
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Amp only

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audphile1
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Pass Labs should be fine. X250.8 would be good. 
Coda No.8 would also be a great amp. Basically  Class A/B amps that are biased into Class A for the first few watts. You need a bit of warmth with those tweeters. 

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audioman58
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yyzsantabarbara
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A CODA #16 is what I have and would bring to life that Focal. It is a bass monster, and the first 100 watts are Class A. Super quiet too.

I also see my old KRELL 175XD listed for sale on TMR. That would also be great on the FOCAL. It is buttery smooth and powerful. Everything is in Class A, and it runs cool. It only scales up the Class A when it needs it.

 

tee_dee
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Very timely post. I’m in the process of assessing a new amplifier. Currently have the Sopra 1 and a a21+.  I’m considering a Pass amp to pair with my XP-22. I don’t turn the dial > 62 to play at 85 db from my chair about 7 away. It seems I might be able to insert a lower powered xa30.8. Look forward to other suggestions.  

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