Integrated Match to Focal Spora No. 2


Appreciate any input from Focal Sopra No. 2 owners on what they are using for front end source, I have a Hegel 300. Been reading the speakers can be sensitive to front end source. Thanks in advance.
toneranger58

I’ve had my Sopra 2 for several years now. They do require a long break-in. 
Unfortunately in June there was a lightning strike near my home that blew my Simaudio 720i and the Speakers. 
My insurance covered the damage and after listening to the same speakers using a McIntosh MA9500 with the Sopra2’s I replaced my 720i with a McIntosh MA8500. 
Using an Esoteric K-03XD SACD Player, I’ve never heard them sound so Musical. 
With 300wpc, the extra power was very noticeable, so much so, they sound like different Speakers. Although very efficient, they do need more than 175wpc from the Simaudio 720i has to get the deep bass they are now producing. 

My Sopra 2’s are powered by a McIntosh MC462 amp. The other equipment is a Backert Labs Rhythm 1.4 preamp connected to a Lumin U1 streamer and Aqua Acoustic LaScala DAC. I have a dedicated media room that measures 18’ x 31’ that is properly treated. I had the tweeter covers removed at one time but put them back because to me it help to scatter the highs. I have owned many speakers throughout my 50 plus years in the hobby. Everything from Ohm F and Martin Logan. After a long break in period I find that the Sopra 2’s are a great sounding speaker with any type of music. I would post photos if someone told me how.