Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2
SYK I was at AXPONA recently and ran across a Speaker Cable Company, Audio Envy (FT. Collins Co)., I bought a 8 foot pair of cables, cost around $250.00 for the pair. They sound really good with My 700i and the Sopra's. I compare them to my Silnote Poseidons (cost $1500.00) and they are very close in performance. I have only had them a few days and with more break in time the Audio Envy's could be right there with Silnotes. A great value at $250.00 for the pair. Just thought you might consider as you look at speaker cables. |
If you are open to tube amplification,
and given that the Sopra n2 are said to be a relatively easy speaker to drive,
I'd strongly recommend a Raven Audio amp. Sound stage is just through the roof, vocals are sublime, and bass is deep and tight. Since you mentioned an integrated amp, The Raven Reflection MKII comes to mind. I have heard it driving big tower speakers, and the sound was fabulous. Not to mention, this thing is drop dead gorgeous! Unless you will be trying to play rock or rap at concert levels, the Reflection should have plenty of oomph. https://www.ravenaudio.com/Reflection-MK2-Integrated-Amplifier_p_12.html |
I am not a Sopra No2 owner but would like to be a potential owner. I currently own a pair of Diva Utopia Be and I used to drive them with a Hegel H200 integrated. Sounded good but was a tad short on the very top and bottom end. My guess is that you probably need to go with H300 or H360 if you decide to go the Hegel route. If your budget allows, some more expensive integrates will likely to release the full potential of these speakers. At least that's my experience with my Focal's. |
