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Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2
Can’t agree More. Ample current and low noise are essential to all devices.  
Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2
Hi guys, I’m back After some serious upgrades:Original gears:Focal Supra no2Naim 250 DRNaim N272New gears:Naim super lumina speaker cablesNaim XPS DRNaim power cords Results:Every aspects have improved!  Punchy, More musical, bigger sound stage an... 
Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2
This upgrade path thing of Naim is both good and bad.  Audiophiles always want to try something different and new, and Naim limits them from connecting gears of other brands.  For instance, cannot connect with balance inputs/ outputs.   
Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2
Yes.  I have studied that as well and a friend, who is a big Naim fan, strongly suggests the upgrade of power supply.  His view is that sound would be more airy, rhythmic and musical.   
Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2
Need to study, do audition and start savings...That’s where the fun is... 
Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2
Hey caphill, you just get all the best gears in the world!  My latest findings with regard to the weakest link of my system is the source.  Streaming, while convenient, of the 272 is not comparable to CD transport at all.  I fed the 272 via coaxia... 
Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2
Hi caphill, thank u for the suggestion.  As refer to my earlier post, have had bought the Naim 272 and 250 DR units.  Quite match the sopra and am happy with the set-up. Nevertheless, after 1yr+, I believe a better source and amplification can fur... 
Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2
Thanks, tonedaily.  Not surprised hearing Pass showed good performance.  It is a brand impressed me very much since I started enjoying the audio things thirty years ago.  After runin and some tuning in position, my sopra has showed improvements.  ... 
Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2
Taking more than 2 months, my no2 has arrived. They are beautiful and perfectly fit my living room.Finally I have Naim 272 and 250DR for their simplicity- 2 boxes only.  I also have set up a NAS for the system.  I know myself that I would seldom p... 
Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2
I think in recent years various brands have spotted the demand of high quality integrated amp and therefore have launched a lot of good gear. Of course, there are also some products that are below par.  Audition would take a long time.Besides, pro... 
Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2
Briefly read the spec of the Anthem STR and was impressed, especially the 8 bipolar transistors per channel, very promising.  Price is really not those sky high brands. A longer audition list every day. Thanks all.  
Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2
Wow.  Great CP!  This would be on my list of connection choices, which is my step 3 and seems that it is time  to start compiling the list. My steps are:  Step 1:speaker.  Step 2: amp.  Step 3: connections.  
Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2
Thanks for the advices!Will update my list wrt your suggestions and start audition.  I have lots of time for this because I would need to wait at least 1 to 2 months for the delivery (no white in stock).Will share my findings later.   
Focal Sopra 2 Vs Wilson Sophia 3
Thanks for the advice.  l am going to place order for a pair of N2 tomorrow 😊  However, I made a typo above - "half" of my room will be used for music listening.  Hope the n2 would not result in much brooming.  Prepared  to install some acoustical... 
Focal Sopra 2 Vs Wilson Sophia 3
I am new to audiogon (and also new to hifi) and would like to join discussions relating to Focal Sopra for it is one of the choice on my equipment shopping list.  l see you all are experts and  may I  have your advices on the following:n1 or n2 fo...