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?

onehorsepony04-12-2026 12:09am

onehorsepony OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 102 posts 05-09-2026 at 01:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OK...here's a question: Why did my PS Audio BHK preamp/monoblocks matched with my B&W 802D speakers sound so much better than my PS Audio BHK preamp/monoblocks matched with these Focal Scala Evo speakers ???
kirpo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 05-09-2026 at 03:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hey, While we’re on the subject… I’m seeking your opinions on a suitable (used) amp for Focal 936 speakers. Not the K2’s. Cheers, Peter
onehorsepony OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 102 posts 05-09-2026 at 12:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My son has the original Aria 936 speakers, and they match very well with Cambridge audio. Not sure what model integrated amp he has, but it's nothing extreme.
kirpo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 05-11-2026 at 02:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hey, While we’re on the subject… I’m seeking your opinions on a suitable (used) amp for Focal 936 speakers. Not the K2’s. Cheers, Peter
bartsw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 233 posts 05-11-2026 at 05:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete None of the diamonds use ferrofluid according to my response from B&W.