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Focal Scala Evo vs Wilson Audio Alexia 1

So, I can get these for about the same price.  Alexia would be used, the Scala Evo would be new. 
I'm not really concerned about warranty or the Alexia failing, etc. 
I've heard Alexia in my room and loved them, but I've not heard the Scala Evo at all.  I understand the Maestro might be a fairer comparison agains the Alexia, but I'm wondering if anyone has heard the Evo and how it might compare. 
I have heard the Scala v1 and was impressed.  It's not Alexia 1, but, it's about half the cost (both used). 
Any comparisons Scala to Alexia? 
I'll be pushing with Simaudio Moon 700 series pre and amp.  Not sure of source yet. 

Thanks!  
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Focal Scala Evo vs Wilson Audio Alexia 1
My friend had the Alexia 1 and then the 2 they are great speakers and I would prefer them. He had the big current Parasound Halo JC1’s monoblocks driving both the Alexia V1 and V2 and they sounded great, then he got the Gryphon Antillion Evo (stereo) and I couldn’t believe how much better in drive and effortlessness again the V2 sounded with the Gryphon.
Looking at the Sims Moon 700 series poweramp and what’s inside, I doubt that you’ll hear the best from the Alexia with that amp, as they have a combined impedance with -negative phase angle that looks to the amp like 0.9ohm in nearly the whole lower bass, and this demands serious current.
Cheers George
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