Focal, Pass XS and Lampi

I was very impressed. Super clean sound. Balanced. Nice sound staging. At their price point, they are excellent.

You can't compare them with Grande Utopia's. Those are in another league and definitely another price point.
 
Mike said:
I was very impressed. Super clean sound. Balanced. Nice sound staging. At their price point, they are excellent.

You can't compare them with Grande Utopia's. Those are in another league and definitely another price point.
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Mike: What preamp and source are you running the Scalas with?
 
dfwmediagroup said:
What's the better match in your opinion, Scalas with Pass or with Accuphase?
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Both Accuphase and Pass are excellent. However, the absolute, 100% best match I have ever heard with Focal is VAC. Period. End of story. Not close. VAC and Focal is a match made in heaven. Complete and total synergy.

That being said, I heard Air Tight is an excellent match as well.
 
Mike said:
Both Accuphase and Pass are excellent. However, the absolute, 100% best match I have ever heard with Focal is VAC. Period. End of story. Not close. VAC and Focal is a match made in heaven. Complete and total synergy.

That being said, I heard Air Tight is an excellent match as well.
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Wow, unexpected response. I'll have to check it out. Don't you have some Airtight gear on the way?
 
dfwmediagroup said:
Wow, unexpected response. I'll have to check it out. Don't you have some Airtight gear on the way?
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I sure do! It shipped from Japan last week. I plan on leaving the Focal's upstairs to hear with the Air Tight gear. I'll definitely let you know.

It might be better than VAC with FOCAL....but that's a stiff challenge. From what I've heard Air Tight and Focal is outstanding together.

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Mike said:
ATM-3, ATC-2, ATE-2 and SUT.
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I am so looking forward to your thoughts on these. I don't have access to the range to hear at whim but love the look & always hear good things about them.
 
Hi Mike,

The quality of your systems keep going higher and higher. I see now that the Pass XS Phono is incoming. I think this will be one of the best on the planet. Adding the Lampi GG, mono amps, new Siltech cables and whatever speaker plans you decide on are bringing you to the top of the mountain. I admire your relentless pursuit of audio perfection. You certainly don't let any grass grow under your feet! :D

Best,
Ken
 
Thanks Ken. I'm really excited about the Air Tight gear. The XS phono should be to me in 10-14 days. It should be a major step up from the XP15. The Siltech cables bring things to another level.

Will have to spend some time on the speaker front though. The Gauder RC7 mk2 are up there with a few others. You know a speaker I would love to try that is not crazy priced is the DynAudio C2 or C4 Platinum. My concern is the bass in my room. Will they work? Don't know.

Zellaton has peeked my interest too, as has Tidal and a few others. I really want to concentrate on some of the other technologies that the kids are using. [emoji6] For example, the differences between a well implemented ceramic tweeter and a well implemented diamond tweeter vs a more traditional soft dome tweeter or a ribbon.

I have a few requirements in mind: efficiency (for my AT gear), super smooth tweeter (I don't like bite and detest sibilance), bass friendly (because of my room), etc.
 
Mike said:
I really want to concentrate on some of the other technologies that the kids are using. [emoji6] For example, the differences between a well implemented ceramic tweeter and a well implemented diamond tweeter vs a more traditional soft dome tweeter or a ribbon.
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...or a well implemented diamond-coated beryllium tweeter ;)
 
glad you found a speaker you really like and can get behind for others :)

i think they will sound their best on tubes, too!
 
Mike said:
Zellaton has peeked my interest too, as has Tidal and a few others. I really want to concentrate on some of the other technologies that the kids are using. [emoji6] For example, the differences between a well implemented ceramic tweeter and a well implemented diamond tweeter vs a more traditional soft dome tweeter or a ribbon.

I have a few requirements in mind: efficiency (for my AT gear), super smooth tweeter (I don't like bite and detest sibilance), bass friendly (because of my room), etc.
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I heard the Zellaton speakers several times at shows, and was blown away two years ago at the Hifi Deluxe in Munich (with CH Precision electronics) and also this year the presentation was quite good. They were extremely transparent like electrostats with good tight bass. The tweeter was sweet, however, maybe not as sweet as the accouton diamond tweeters used in the Tidal or Gauder. Some might find the Zellaton a bit on the lean side of neutral, I did not.

I also very much liked the Presentation of the new Tidal Akira (€ 165,000) with Accouton diamond tweeters and midrange. The sound was accurate, with sweets heights and good impact and a deep soundstage. The built quality is just perfect - it doesn't get any better. At the end of the High-End show on Sunday evening we listend to some own music until half an hour after the show officially ended and just enjoyed it. The downside for sure is the price-tag... maybe you'll get the same sound quality for a lower price elsewhere...
 
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