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| 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... | |
| Enjoying My New Focal Sopra No2's Have had mine just over a month. They sound great and are opening up. I would estimate I have about 100 hours on them. I kept my old system for comparison and enjoyment in a smaller listening room., Hegel H160 mated with Joseph Audio RMXL 25's Mar... | |
| Focal Sopra 2 Vs Wilson Sophia 3 I have been interested in the Simaudio 700i, a friend of mine has the 600i and it sounds very good with his set up. It seems the Sopra 2's respond very well to integrateds that are more high level. I have the Hegel H300 and the Sopra's really resp... | |
| Focal Sopra 2 Vs Wilson Sophia 3 I had Class D for about 6 months (Bel Canto), liked initially but just couldn't connect over time. Class D is more clinical to me and less musical. I wouldn't say it lowered the quality just different and less favorable to me. Some love Class D.Ag... | |
| Focal Sopra 2 Vs Wilson Sophia 3 I listened to the Magico S3's with a Class D Front end for a good hour or so, was very nice. I liked the Sopra's much better with my Hegel H300, they dig deeper and sounded more musical to me. The Sopra's were better priced also. Have had them a f... | |
| best integrated amp. I believe the Sonneteer is an Amp and not an integrated amp. However does look interesting and made to order, based on web site. | |
| Focal Sopra 2 Vs Wilson Sophia 3 I did compare the FS 2 against the Wilson Sabrina. Bought the FS2, tested with a Hegel H300 and Electrocompaniet CD player, the FS2 did everything a bit better and cost less. The FS2 is everything the reviews report. Works great for me, but not ev... | |
| best integrated amp. My Hegel is full and sounds alive. Speakers make a big difference on conveying how an amp sounds!!!No blanket statements here. Proper matching is critical. | |
| ... how important is Damping factor in determining what amp to buy Hegel H300 has a DF of 1,000. The new H360 is a DF of 4,000, Hegel advertises this hard in their literature and discussions, seems very important to them and I do love their top integrated units. | |
| best integrated amp. Agree with the Hegel H300, have had mine for 2 years and it steps up to new levels depending on the speakers. I just demoed with Sopra No.2 and its the best the Hegel ever sounded. I like an Integrated that has the next gear when required. I suppo... |