quest88
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| Pre/Power or Integrated for Focal Utopia Scala? It seems funny to come full circle. After trying Chord's 480w monoblocks, I find power makes a big difference to the Scalas despite their 92db sensitivity. For instance, I tried using the Mcintosh MC452 on the Scalas but they were just not enough.... | |
| Pre/Power or Integrated for Focal Utopia Scala? Thanks for your response Digitalear. It's unfortunate but I think Burmester isn't represented in my country.I also know of the Devialet and had high hopes, but wasn't impressed with what I heard during the HK show. Unfortunately it was not hooked ... | |
| Pre/Power or Integrated for Focal Utopia Scala? Focalfan, thank you for your response. I did feel that the Octave V80 was lacking in expressions/emotion and that it was very aggressive.However, since I listen to electronic music, was willing to give the pre/power a chance, hoping it will be bet... | |
| Pre/Power or Integrated for Focal Utopia Scala? Focalfan, would you be able to elaborate on the differences of VTL with Octave, if you are aware?I like the Octave sound from the dealer's place and they will be giving me a visit with the hp500se and re290. Have heard the V80 at home but it was n... | |
| Pre/Power or Integrated for Focal Utopia Scala? Went to the hifi show and came back impressed by VTL. Will try to find a way to listen to them with my Scalas.May do a comparison to Octave. Seems like very sparse reviews on the differences between these two. | |
| Pre/Power or Integrated for Focal Utopia Scala? Thanks guys. I've booked a flight to the HK hifi show to check out more options. Hopefully will get some ideas on the way. Interestingly, think Devialet has been hooked up to Scala lately, but not too sure about class d.Anyway, turns out the distr... | |
| Pre/Power or Integrated for Focal Utopia Scala? Mceljo: Any idea what the Krell you heard was paired with in terms of cabling? Interesting choice as I've not heard the latest Evo series.Anyway, Scala is indeed a good speaker but I now kind of feel I should have considered the Maestro.. no end t... |