c2300mc275

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Amp for Focal Scala Utopia
Hi Guys,Thanks for your help. My speakers arrive this Monday! Yippee.I am going to run them with the Mc stuff 1st to see how I get on. I have a dealer bringing me over the Devialet for a home dem for a week, which will be great.I am looking into V... 
Amp for Focal Scala Utopia
Hi stringreen - I like the ayre sound but the mxr and kxr are expensive over here in uk - they charge the same amount you guys pay in dollars in uk sterling, which is a rip off really.Audio research kit I have never really heard at length other th... 
Amp for Focal Scala Utopia
Hi Dev,I suppose the flavour I am after is as follows: really clean sounding with masses of resolution, deep soundstage yet smooth and musical. Not analytical. Anything else I should audition? 
Amp for Focal Scala Utopia
Hi HR1 - I wish cost was no option. Unfortunately the Burmester gear is out of my budget! It does sound lovely though - heard it a couple of times. 
Amp for Focal Scala Utopia
Hi Missioncoonery - yep the mc452 is on the audition list for sure.This might sound mad, but a dealer suggested the bel canto ref1000m mk2 also. Any thoughts from you guys on this? Would the c2300 and bel canto monos work I wonder? 
Amp for Focal Scala Utopia
Hi guys,Thanks so much for your replies!Jimateo - I have not got my speakers yet so not tried the Mc with them as yet- they might be great, although I do worry about the 3.1ohm dip causing a little difficulty for the mc275.Jaxwired - the Bryston s... 
VPI Classic and new cartridge - which one?
@Jdaniel13> No problem with the Dyna xx2 - great cartridge really. I just wanted a bit more of everything, and got it! Bigger soundstage, deeper and tighter bass, more air/space, better timbre - just a better cartridge and the classic is capabl... 
VPI Classic and new cartridge - which one?
yep - got the heavier counter weight from my dealer free when I traded up to this cartridge. 
VPI Classic and new cartridge - which one?
Just an update. I got the Benz lps and it is wonderful. 
Can I use a Benz LP-S with vpi classic?
Hi,Thanks. My dealer contacted Harry at VPI and he advised as you have. He said the the absolute sounds had reviewed the classic with the lps and said it was an awesome combo.Looking forward to this... 
Can I use a Benz LP-S with vpi classic?
Thanks v much for your reply.Because of the 16g of Benz, do you need another larger counterweight? 
VPI Classic and new cartridge - which one?
Thanks very much for your suggestions guys - not even thought about the Benz so will look into that for sure.Not really considered Soundsmith before either - I was somewhat confused - i had thought you need their dedicated preamps with their cartr...