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May 20, 2020, 02:30 AM #151
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Re: Focal Utopia III Scala V2's in the house!
Mike, I am looking at the Scala V2. My audio dealer in France is offering one pair that he says has a very unique finish for €12500. Listened to them in the latest guise, Scala Evo and sheerly enjoyed them in all sincerity.
I am considering them against a pair of new Rockport Atria IIs. To make matters more interesting, another dealer back home says he is willing to part with the Scala Evo for €25000.
Since you have had the V2, would it be wise to go for the V2 or Evo or just gun for the Rockies?
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May 20, 2020, 09:18 AM #152
Re: Focal Utopia III Scala V2's in the house!
That’s a great question. I think the Scala V2 can be very enjoyable and at $12,500, not a bad option. The Evo is a minor improvement IMO since the Scala saw three iterations and the rest of the line only saw two. Albeit the v2 Scala was rushed to market because there was a flaw with the V1. The Evo is interesting, but not sure it’s worth double when it comes to the Scala, Maestro yes, but Scala, no.
The Focal tweeter requires some work on your part to “tame”. You must ensure you have first and second point ABSORPTION, not diffusion and certainly not bare walls. Be very careful with cable, source and amp matching as well. Any of those that lean towards at top down presentation may exacerbate the problem.
As for the Rockport’s, I can only voice what I see: people seem to love their Rockport’s at first and then move on within a year. I know these might be the exceptions rather than the rule, but it’s just what I’ve observed.
I think there are better options out there, but addressed your question.My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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May 20, 2020, 01:41 PM #153
Re: Focal Utopia III Scala V2's in the house!
Your comment if applied to the Scala tweeter I can get on board with but the Maestro Utopia III tweeter never needed any "taming". Currently I have no treatments in my new place at any reflection points (just got everything set back up) and man is the tweeter on the Maestros smooth (cymbals and violins are WOW).
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May 20, 2020, 05:04 PM #154
Re: Focal Utopia III Scala V2's in the house!
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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May 20, 2020, 05:07 PM #155
Re: Focal Utopia III Scala V2's in the house!
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May 20, 2020, 05:12 PM #156
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May 20, 2020, 05:16 PM #157
Re: Focal Utopia III Scala V2's in the house!
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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May 20, 2020, 05:31 PM #158
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May 20, 2020, 08:26 PM #159
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Re: Focal Utopia III Scala V2's in the house!
You just can't win.
It was a loaded question to start with.
Kudos to you for even trying.
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May 21, 2020, 12:25 AM #160
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Re: Focal Utopia III Scala V2's in the house!
Mike,
After looking the price of what Scala V2s are going at, it seems steep even considering the premium color finish that is on it.
I agree on the tweeter, listened to the Sopra 2 and 1 and did not like the Focals until the Scala Evo driven with FM Acoustics.
Been looking at some other makes too. Several other options are in consideration too- Kharma DB7S, Magico S3 MK 2, WA Yvette, Vivi Audio Kaya.
The hunt continues.
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Digital Source: dCS Bartok w/headphone amp
Preamp: Soulution 520
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Power conditioning- Shunyata Research Denali 6000T v1
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