I have 926 running on Marantz pm8005 and hd-dac1. I think sound is a bit harsh and cold sometimes. So I'm looking for new amp in 1,5 - 2k eu range. Less is even better. Could you please name a few models? Do you think that Rega Brio would be powerful enough to run them?
Hi Uros, Have you considered Musical Fidelity M3si or M5si? I think it would fit great, or if you want to make them more lively and energetic Rega Elex, or some 2k euros Yamaha amps. This are all better choices than Marantz which I would never recommend with Focals, at least not with Arias. You can also try Arcams A15 and A25, it could be good, but I am not a 100% certain with this.
I have 926 too, I drive them with a tube dac, a tube preamp, and a 300b amplifier, and they sound incredible for the price. I also spent some time covering the internal walls with bitumen/aluminium foils, and 1cm wool panels.
Massively underrated speaker! They need a good amount of time to relly „burn in“ but once they played for 100+ hours, oh boy there is nothing at that price that can compete with them. I have them paired with a Roksan Caspian M2 and honestly, the setup sounds like a 15.000+ € Setup, i heared that feom many audiophiles that did not like Focal in general at all. I have not found anything for the price up to double the price of the Aria to beat them so far.
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I have the Focal Aria 926 and you have a fair assessment with this speaker.
I am happy that you feel that way!
I like the Arias because they sound deep, full and not harsh and thin
I have 926 running on Marantz pm8005 and hd-dac1. I think sound is a bit harsh and cold sometimes. So I'm looking for new amp in 1,5 - 2k eu range. Less is even better. Could you please name a few models? Do you think that Rega Brio would be powerful enough to run them?
Hi Uros, Have you considered Musical Fidelity M3si or M5si? I think it would fit great, or if you want to make them more lively and energetic Rega Elex, or some 2k euros Yamaha amps. This are all better choices than Marantz which I would never recommend with Focals, at least not with Arias. You can also try Arcams A15 and A25, it could be good, but I am not a 100% certain with this.
I have 926 too, I drive them with a tube dac, a tube preamp, and a 300b amplifier, and they sound incredible for the price. I also spent some time covering the internal walls with bitumen/aluminium foils, and 1cm wool panels.
Nem rosszak a Focal hangfalak, csak az új tulajdonos árazza felül őket.
Then try the Aria 948
If i have luck to sometimes in the future hear focal aria 948, i would be a happy audiophile. 🙂
Concur completely witht the comment below. Massively overrated speakers...
I heard this from a lot of people, people love Focal or dislike them. Usually there is rarely a middle ground.
Massively underrated speaker!
They need a good amount of time to relly „burn in“ but once they played for 100+ hours, oh boy there is nothing at that price that can compete with them.
I have them paired with a Roksan Caspian M2 and honestly, the setup sounds like a 15.000+ € Setup, i heared that feom many audiophiles that did not like Focal in general at all.
I have not found anything for the price up to double the price of the Aria to beat them so far.
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