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Pre/Power or Integrated for Focal Utopia Scala?
You should try Accuphase.I have a great experience with Accuphase and Focal Electra.For what I know the amps in the Focal's factory listening room are Accuphase. 
Why so little none impressions on Focal Maestro?
Try Accuphase. 
Accuphase E550 or E560?
maybe this can help a littlehttp://www.accuphase.com/review_pdf/Audio_E-560e.pdf 
Accuphase E-450 or Accuphase E-550
thank you NVP 
XLR IC with ACCUPHASE int.
I saw many posts which say the same as Almarg:" I would expect those effects to be either very subtle or non-existent in most cases."In my system the effect of inverting polarities is considerable in the bass region and the overall sound is warmer... 
XLR IC with ACCUPHASE int.
Yes, the sub has a phase reversal switch. and I will check this issue when I get to watch a movie :) 
XLR IC with ACCUPHASE int.
AlI have swapped the polarities in both speakers (not only one of them).What I mean by major change – does not mean the system transferred into some thing else, but the bass became more accurate with no reduction in strength, and string and brass ... 
XLR IC with ACCUPHASE int.
Thanks Al,I have interchange the plus and minus cable speaker in the amp. and the siffernce in sound is not subtle at all.The sound became warmer and relaxed instead of bright and edgy, the bass is better – very good.The thing is I have an XLR cab... 
Integrated to Separates Advice
It is not the best route for St.As suggested, go with integrated like the Accuphase 350 or 450 which has HT bypass.I heard the 1027 with Accuphase 213, and the resualt was great.I am sure the 350 or 450 will be much better. 
Tubes for Cary sli80 integrted
Bolero32If you look closely at my profile, you would understand that I am not a NEW YORKER too. :)I had this amp for 3 years, and yes the tubes I was referring to are NOS General Electric 6550. They sound considerably different (to my ears better)... 
Tubes for Cary sli80 integrted
Four GE 6550, and you have a much better amp.They are more musical than the current tubes, and they are a must if you listen to rock in this amp.You can try other 6922 tubes and see what you like, I find the NOS to be a more interesting to listen ... 
Accuphase or Musical fidelity for Focal Micro Be
Very interesting, waiting to be continue. 
Accuphase or Musical fidelity for Focal Micro Be
My current speakers are Focal Electra 936 which are 92 DB and go down as low as 2 Ohms (according to unofficial information gave me from Focal ).I think the major problem for an amp. is the speaker load rather than their efficiency.With the E 450 ... 
Accuphase or Musical fidelity for Focal Micro Be
Congratulation.I have been in the same dilemma, choosing between the Accuphase 450 and the new 560, to drive Focal Electra 936.In my experience, Accuphase and Focal go together very well.I was worried about the ability of the new 560 to drive the ... 
Accuphase E-450 or Accuphase E-550
thanks