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Johnny AJim CampilongoTerry Oubre Future BluesTim Miller TrioVinny ValentinoJimmy HerringAlex MachacekAllen HindsAntonio ForcioneBadi AssadChris Taylor NocturnalChuck LoebDerrin NauendorfDoyle DykesFareed HakGraham DechterPat MartinoJohn Jorgenson... 
Coda Audio Video based in San Francisco is running a fraudulent operation
Sorry to hear about this. I did purchase speakers from Coda Audio on Audigon May 2016, it was a weird process. At first they did try to get me to pay by Wire but I refused, went through Pay Pal. I did get the speakers and there was a little bit of... 
Sim Audio Integrated 600i vs 700i
Thank you for the response bubba, I too felt the 600i was killer. Makes me wonder what the 700i at 4K more can possibly do so much better. I found one review that says "extra oomph" or horsepower from the 700i with increased resolution and dimensi... 
Need a new Integrated amp for Plinius Rm25XL's
I have the same speakers you have and love them. I have used Hegel with the JA's and the synergy is very nice. A used lower level Hegel Integrated could be found in your price range, they have very good Dac's, so you could sell your DAC to fund a ... 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
Dali Ikon2 Mark2. Full sound, great imaging and throws a wide soundstage. Excellent tweeter with a overall unique design, I have had a pair for 3 years and they sound  great, check out the Dali website. Retailed for $1500 per pair 3 years ago. I d... 
Repair Used Focal Speakers
Thanks everyone for the very helpful responses. I will contact the local dealer and see what they can do.  
Repair Used Focal Speakers
Thanks erik, the speakers are Sopra No.2 and they each have 2 woofers. For sake of description, the left channel full speaker works great, the right channel has the problem.  The right channel upper woofer, does produce lower sound and volume but ... 
Amp for Focal Electra 1008Be
Congrats on the Hegel, I have enjoyed mine for many months and it sounds great with my Focal Sopra No.2's. It will take some time to break in and open up. You will notice the difference when you hit about 30 hours and it will keep getting better f... 
Amp for Focal Electra 1008Be
For speaker cabling I have Silnote Poseidon, great bang for the buck.  
Amp for Focal Electra 1008Be
The Hegel H160, is a superb sounding unit, with a superb DAC and has plenty of warmth (opinion by reviewers is it has Tube warmth while being SS).  I have used mine with Focal Sopra No.2's and the combination is really nice. The H160 has superb so... 
Am I the only one to opt-out on the Sopra 2's?
Speakers, what an interesting learning process. I currently have 3 sets, DALI Ikon 2, Mark 2, Joseph Audio RM25XL Mark 2, and the Sopra No.2.Have tried each speaker set up with Hegel H300 or Hegel H160, in 3 different rooms in my home. The Sopra's... 
Focal Sopra 2/3 vs Harbeth SHL5 Plus
Actually I have been a guitarist for over 40 years. Still play in a Rock/Blues band, majority of my Albums/CD's are guitarists. Listen to everything from Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, Hendrix, Cream, to Acoustics, Wes Montgomery etc.The Sopra's hand... 
Integrated Match to Focal Spora No. 2
I bought a slightly used pair, mint with only 20 hours on them. Got them at over 40% below retail.  They arrived in mint condition and couldn't be happier. I have been watching the current one's on AG, he had to relist them after 30 days. He hasn'... 
Enjoying My New Focal Sopra No2's
The same speaker will perform differently depending on the front end. My Hegel H300, has a very musical bottom, works great with the Sopra, which extends down to 28HZ. Not a lean speaker at all. As a matter of fact one my daughters Kanye CD's shak... 
Enjoying My New Focal Sopra No2's
Stevizzy.... I am interested in the 700I, which I see you have mated with the Sopra's. A friend has the 600i, sounds great with his speakers, Vienna Acoustics, Baby Grands I think. I am going to try it with my Sopra's sometime soon I hope.There is...