Utopia Skala / Alto speakers anyone hear them both

I heard Diablo and Scala in the same room. I also heard many other speakers during similar time (but different setup) such as Cremona M, Amati, Vienna Kiss, Sophia, etc.

Scala was by far the most memorable speakers. I liked Diablo too and thought (before hearing Scala) that they had the best clarity by some margin. However Scala blew everything away. Have not listend to Mastro - and better that I didn't...

What minimum amp do you think would be required for Scala?

How do you think Scala compares with other speakers at its price range? I liked Scala's ability to paint a very wide musical picture with pinpoint imaging + exterme intimacy and substance in vocal, particularly female vocal, really won me over more than anything else I've heard.

Kw13,nice description, you almost bough me on review :) ( thought i wouldnt say that there SO MUCH diference between Scala and Diablo in upper range and overal presentation)

do yourself a favour and give a chance to Maestro. you may reconsider meaning of soundstage, presentation, imediacy and smoothness at the same time.

Elviukai, thanks, Scala did leave quite an impression. However Scala is just about the limit of my budget! Maestro is best left unheard... :)

What amplifier do you think would be needed for Scala? I may not be able to get immediately - allow some time to save up and see what bonuses might be paid end of year...

Elviukai, I read another thread where you made reference to Tidal Contriva. How do these speakers compare? Prices are very different of course. But would be interested in your thoughts.

I have tried some and best works smooth amps, with softer highest frequencies (pass labs xa and ayre for example) thees two both features reduce minor flaws of theese speakers(IMHO) - a litle bit hint excessive freshness as well some of brightness and siblance with female voices as well as higher strings. its not good idea to mach them with agressive amp in midrange either. theese two factors can be adjusted by careful system selection. as for bass- its on the shy side- no amp we tried did miracle. its just not for punchy larger scale records.
it wont hurt smoother wires like VDH, i would avoid most upper Nordost line for example - theese speakers do not need setup that strenghteen transparency or resoliution or liveness in midrange and hights. in such combination its just throw too much details dictracting from enjoyement of recording performance. they reveal other sytem components much more than other speakers which is flaw I tthink - needs expensive equipment to setup. some others may consider its a bonus.