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


If you had the chance to upgrade from  the B&W 802D1 to the  FOCAL UTOPIA SCALA EVO, which would you choose and why? 

onehorsepony

Seems like a one way conversation. Maybe something like a Wilson or Magico will come and save the day.

OP, again, how long have you played music through these things?  Also, fair but of advice - don't buy new speakers without having a budget for new cabling, DAC, etc.  oftentimes, like @audphile1 said, synergy is so critical.  I have a feeling though you just haven't let them run for 100-200 hours.  It is actually a massive difference for some speakers.  My bet is in 3 weeks we will get a post saying "the speakers came to life" - hopefully not before OP accepts an offer for half the retail price ouch

@bartsw +1  No feedback or response to questions.  Lot's of people offering good advice.  I love my Focals.  The Arcam sounding better than the Levison indicates something is off.  The Levison is a nice front end.  

I'm surprised so many people expect a dealer to take back a used item and lose 20k. The dealer can't sell them as new. The dealer has done nothing wrong.

 

@onehorsepony I know the feeling. I encourage you to be patient and run the new speakers in for at least 100-200 hrs.

+1 no shortcuts. Besides getting used to the new sound signature, you may also have to reposition your speakers. After the speakers break-in, then decide which sonic direction you wish to go.