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Anyone tried a Mark Levinson 585 integrated amp with Focal Sopra No. 1s or Sopra No. 2s

I have a Mark Levinson 585 coming next week and wondered if anyone has heard it with the Focal Sopras.    I couldn’t try the 585 prior to purchase so looking for opinions.  I’m hoping it will be a little warmer than my Esoteric I-03.
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jafant
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sfseay

I am looking forward in reading about the ML No. 585 in your system.

This integrated is on my radar as well. What other gear including cabling is in your system?

Happy Listening!

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I thought you said you could not imagine parting with the esoteric? What changed??
I think if you wanted warmer the McIntosh ma8900 might have been to your liking.
Both that, the ml585 and the plinius hiato were on my radar, oh and boulder 865.

Enjoying the Lyngdorf right now though
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@uberwaltz - I made an offer on the Esoteric and had also made an offer on the 585 the previous day, which I was sure would be declined. It wasn’t so now I have to make a decision regarding which one to keep. Can’t afford to keep both!

Also, I have had a couple of McIntosh pieces in the past and wasn’t a big fan.  I do like the Esoteric a lot, but it will be good to compare it to the ML 585.

The 585 is scheduled to arrive on Monday.
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