Matching Amplifier to Focal Maestro Utopia


Hi

i found here used Vitus SM-101 , but the seller decide to keep them and remove the add.

there is also MBL 9008A mono for sale here on Audigon.

the Maestro 93db , so every small Amp can drive them.
buy on the other hand , they drop to 1.7ohm at 100hz
compare to Stella or Grande , the Maestro don't have option for Bi-Amp and they don't have Electro Magnet driver - they have two big 13" driver that make them a very hard to drive.

Focal Dealers recommend Solution 710/711 or Accuphase M-6000 or A-200.

do you know more brand/models can be a good match?

Thanks
pelo911

Showing 2 responses by mceljo

I always recommend Krell for Focal speakers. I have heard everything from the S-300i with Chorus 700 series speakers to some of the big mono blocks with the Stella and Grands. I have heard them with other gear but have never wow'd by anything else. The local dealer uses Asthetix these days.
The local shop is currently running Asthetix amps and I have never left the store blown away like I always was with the Krell. I can't say why, but it is a consistent response.