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Focal Maestro Utopia , need advice for AMP/PRE

i bought Maestro Utopia , i should get them next week

this is my current setup:
acoustic zen silver reference ii XLR interconnect
Cardas Clear speaker cable
wireworld platinum usb cable
Focal Electra 1038 be II
Pass labs X350.5
Pass labs Xp10 pre
Oppo BDP-105
PC computer

my setup can drive the new speakers well or i should consider more powerful Amp?
i red review , using Clasee 600 Amp to drive it
they said that this speakers need a lot of power.

thanks
pelo911
zenkai1950
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I have the focal Utopia Diva Be speakers and ran them with the McCormack DNA 225 and the DNA 500. I am presently using a VTL Stereo 90 Deluxe Ultra-Linear Tube Amp designed by David Manley with a restored Harman Kardon Citation 1 Pre.I prefer the all tube system.

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lowrider57
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"Czbbcl...
I would listen to the speakers prior to any amp replacement and then if you feel it is necessary you may want to look at the Pass X600.5's"

Not a bad idea; move up to the Pass X600.5 Monoblocks.
https://passlabs.com/products/amplifiers/x.5/x600.5
bvdiman
491 posts
 
Vitus or Accuphase.

11-25-13: Pelo911
someone here know about any Focal Maestro owner that i can ask what he chose for AMP/PRE/DAC ?
<< Look up member Ciro71. I think he uses Vitus with his Maestro.
I have a buddy who runs older Grand Utopias with Accuphase.. Sublime combo.
*Becareful, with wrong amps those Be tweeters could sound a mite hot and little tipped up.
pelo911 OP
46 posts
 
few focal dealers that know the Maestro
told me that the Pass Labs not the best choice for the Maestro.
the sound is "dull" and not warm.
Virut might be the best AMP but it's cost around $40K , it's over my budget.
ikarus
113 posts
 
Pelo911, X350.5 should be more than enough. I use Burmester 032 (I haven't updated my page yet). Though 032 is being strained at times (it is only 170W into 4ohms). If I were you, I would first break in the speakers with your current amp and consider upgrade later.
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