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Focal Micro Utopia + REL or 1028be II ?

Hey,

I have to chose from those:

Focal Micro Utopia Be (incl original SMU stands) + REL R-528
or
Focal Electra 1028be II (can link the REL as well)

The Micro Utopia used to be (or still is) one of the best stand-mount speakers, with the first generation of the Beryllium tweeter, but the 1028 has the second generation of the Be tweeter + of the floor-standing speakers advantages.

What would you choose ?
kipikipod

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kipikipod OP
7 posts
 
Thanks very much guys.

My current set-up:
Peachtree Audio Nova (+ Siemens CCA tube @ pre) - Going to change when I'll have a decent budget, I know its worth like the SMU stands of my new Focal's :x
As transport I'm using M2TECH EVO Hiface+EVO Power Supply+EVO DAC + HTPC - When you get used to a PC there's no turning back...
kipikipod OP
7 posts
 
The 'sterile' probably because of the bass extension, I dont think the Micro will be sterile with REL (that I already have, next to my current 816v + Peachtree Audio Nova).

Have you heard any Focal Utopia besides the Micro? Maybe you call them 'sterile' because the Utopia line is more... 'conservative' and mature than the Electra.

The thing is that in my case, The Micro is fairly cheaper than the 1028be II...
kipikipod OP
7 posts
 
I just LOVE the Be tweeters.
I've heard Nova Utopia, Diablo Utopia, 1038be, and even Paradigm Signature S8... This tweeter is a masterpiece.

Thanks guys.
Bought the Micro Utopia Be.
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