Trade thoughts


I've had a Focal Aria setup (50/50 2ch and movies) for 5 years now and I'm ready for a change.  Current setup is:

Aria 948, Aria CC900, Aria 906, SVS SB3000

Anthem MRX 740, Anthem MCA 225 (for the 948s); Apple TV 4k and Bluesound Node X

 

Recently I was offered a trade to swap the 948s for the MartinLogan Motion XT F200 (I'd worry about the remaining speakers later)

 

Am I crazy to be considering this?  I'm not really looking to throw a bunch more money at this right now, so I'm kinda looking for a different sound as opposed to an upgrade, if that makes sense

 

 

mlenow

Showing 1 response by audiotroy

We are a focal dealer 

 

this is not an upgrade this is a sideways move at best.

you would g et far better results by upgrading your electronics.

just slapping a larger amplifier on your fronts doesn’t really cut it as the dac and preamp section on the receiver is still compromised.

instead you would dramatically improve your systems musical performance by upgrading to a high end integrated amplifier and running the rec through it

we would recommend  a unison research Unico 150 a hybrid integrated amplifier

 

and you could sell your current amplifier to help pay for the new integrated

 

you will notice a larger soundstage a warmer midrange and an overall more engaging sound.

 

Dave and Troy

audio intellect NJ.

ocal and Unison dealers