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Focal sopra 3 better than scala utopia v2 I heard.
I’ve moved up to the Sopra 2s from the Sopra 1s with 3 JLAudio e110s in the room and I’m very happy with the results.  I wonder how this would compare to the Scala v2s?  
Focal sopra 3 better than scala utopia v2 I heard.
I’ve moved up to the Sopra 2s from the Sopra 1s with 3 JLAudio e110s in the room and I’m very happy with the results.  I wonder how this would compare to the Scala v2s?  
Comparing Bel Canto and Schiit DACs
I have the Bel Canto 2.8 DAC right now.  It has about 300 hrs on it and it’s really quite amazing connected to my Lumin U1 transport.   That being said, I’m giving the HoloAudio Spring 3 a try when it finally gets delivered.  I’ll keep which ever ... 
Lumin U1 vs Lumin U1 mini + sbooster?
Looking at the spec of the U1 and the mini on the Lumin site right now. The only difference in the spec is the power supply and the higher PCM support of the U1.     It would stand to reason that those who are saying that the added aftermarket ... 
Lumin U1 vs Lumin U1 mini + sbooster?
Question to everyone here using the Ui Mini with Booster (as I am).  Are you connecting to your DAC/preamp via USB or Dig coax?    
IsoAcoustic Gaia III with Focal Sopra 2
I went with the Gaia lll for my Sopra 1's with stands.  That about 12 lbs over the recommended max weight, but I think they're working out just fine.Gaia lll with the Sopra 2's tho... I think that really pushing it.  
New Speakers $10K -$20K
You sound like the perfect candidate for the Focal Sopra no. 2’s.   You won’t find a single review or person who has heard these speakers say a negative word.  They simply deliver for both movies and music. 
Speakers The single most critical component
As someone who has been perpetually in the upgrade sickness.. I can tell you that no matter  how great your components are, it’s all for not if you have crap speakers!the speakers deliver the truth! Therefore, the speakers are the key component, o... 
Need Center and Surrounds to Match Focal Sopra 3
Go with the Aria center channel until you can afford the Sopra.  Fake it til you make it. 
Marantz AV8003 Processor
Just picked one of these up new for 1500.00. Did I do good there?This is a replacement for a much more expensive Theta Casablanca 3 that I unfortunately must part with due to the march of technology and Theta's utter lack of moving forward with th...