Focus usually uses PS Audio for the amp/preamp; the Ayre unit you usually see in the show coverage they get is what they use as a transport to feed a Weiss-Medea DAC. At HE2004, we used a Blue Circle BC206 hybrid amp with the Focus FS888.
I know about what Tony knows...that the majority of Focus' business is in the Far East. They are picking up some steam here in North America, with strong reviews from Soundstage, Wes Philips, and a few more. There is one "formal review" on Audio Asylum for the FS788:
http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=speakers&n=138849
And yeah, it would be great if more Focus owners were more active on AA. But I can tell you that the number of inquiries/sales for Focus at my dealership has been steadily increasing, so I do think word is getting out there...!
I know about what Tony knows...that the majority of Focus' business is in the Far East. They are picking up some steam here in North America, with strong reviews from Soundstage, Wes Philips, and a few more. There is one "formal review" on Audio Asylum for the FS788:
http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=speakers&n=138849
And yeah, it would be great if more Focus owners were more active on AA. But I can tell you that the number of inquiries/sales for Focus at my dealership has been steadily increasing, so I do think word is getting out there...!