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Amp for Focal Scala Utopia

Hi all,

I have just acquired some Focal Scala Utopia speakers. I am going to need new amps to drive them as my mcintosh c2300 and mc275 will not cut the mustard I think.

Anyway - I was considering being a bit radical and trading everything in for a devialet. Any suggestions would be welcome.

I prefer a sound with lots of resolution but retaining musicality. I would like a faster sound than the mac and more detail. I really like a deep soundstage too.

Thanks in advance. I have 2 sources - a vpi classic with all the bits and a Benz lps. Digital is akurate ds.

Thank you
c2300mc275
c2300mc275 OP
27 posts
 
Hi Dev,

I suppose the flavour I am after is as follows: really clean sounding with masses of resolution, deep soundstage yet smooth and musical. Not analytical.

Anything else I should audition?
c2300mc275 OP
27 posts
 
Hi stringreen - I like the ayre sound but the mxr and kxr are expensive over here in uk - they charge the same amount you guys pay in dollars in uk sterling, which is a rip off really.

Audio research kit I have never really heard at length other than the new class d stuff that I did not care for.
focalfan
53 posts
 
focal speakers are very good with power tubes. try vtl amps,maybe audioresearch.burmester also good.
ciro71
67 posts
 
I own the focal maestro, and I am fine with the amplifier vitus audio
SS101 .... seems like a good synergy.
c2300mc275 OP
27 posts
 
Hi Guys,

Thanks for your help. My speakers arrive this Monday! Yippee.

I am going to run them with the Mc stuff 1st to see how I get on. I have a dealer bringing me over the Devialet for a home dem for a week, which will be great.

I am looking into Vitus - heard great reports from their gear.

I will also try VTL, but again the mark up in UK is a lot. The MB450 monos look a good match but are again $ for £, which is crazy.

It might sound mad to some of you living in the U.S but the monstrous integrated - ASR Emitter II (top specced one) is very affordable over here so that might be an option although the wife might not like the sheer room space taken up!

Cheers
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