Upgrade from B&W 802D1 to Focal Utopia Scala Evo

apparently, those 1st gen tweeters after so many years, start to break down, either total failure, or a hard / harsh sound. This is so true, I loved my 802's for years, then about 3-4 years ago they started to get grating on the upper frequencies. Everyone on all the forums told me that is the B&W sound, and that they are very bright speakers. Now it is starting to make sense to me. But it's too late as I already purchased these Focal speakers

@bartsw They are grey

@onehorsepony 

 Everyone on all the forums told me that is the B&W sound,

Don't listen to the other forums. They speak without ownership. Plus reviewers doing measurements don't know how to use them or measure them. I own the D2. It measures fairly neutral. Under factory QC testing, they measure warm, likely toed out. They have headroom and can be whatever you want, bright, neutral and even dark depending on how you toe them.

I'm sure there's no truth to the tweeters breaking down.

@onehorsepony 

Anyway, I'm still interested in your BHK preamp. I need a neutral clinical sounding tube preamp.

I am totally confused. The dealer still has your B&Ws. Returns must be a state level regulation. Ask a lawyer. Ask for a restocking fee. Don't be stuck with something you don't like.