Focal Maestro Utopia , need advice for AMP/PRE
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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 (replaced now with the Maestro) Pass labs X350.5 Pass labs Xp10 pre Oppo BDP-105 PC computer i red review , using Clasee 600 Amp to drive it they said that this speakers need a lot of power also Focal Dealer told me that the Maestro it's the most demanding speakers for high dumping/current from all the utopia range finally connect the new speakers, they are in another league compare to my Electra 1038 the sound now have "weight" i feel that the Pass are slightly "dull" i'm looking for more dynamic and aggressive i asked Focal Dealer: Apex Audio and Roy Gregory (a reviewer from Hifi+) that have a lot of experience with Focal Utopia models both not like Pass with Utopia and both recommend Aesthetix Atlas Mono Roy also like VTL 450 III Apex like Accuphase A-65 (Roy think A-65 lack of power to drive the Maestro) someone can advice or know any Maestro owner? Read responses in avsforum.com |