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 05-15-2026 at 04:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My PSaudio BHK 300 monoblocks double down into 8 ohms, 300 to 600 wbc
bartsw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 249 posts 05-15-2026 at 09:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @robeffy I put in Class D monoblocks, 380 wpc at 8, 700 wpc at 4 and 2 ohms. The BASS is incredible. I'm also using class D 500@8ohm/1000W@4ohm. I'm wondering if it more has something to do with the speed and immediacy. I'm also wondering if this strength seems to speed up / lessen the effects of tubes. I haven't heard any claim the pairing of class D with tube preamp as good as class A/AB.
audphile1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,111 posts 05-16-2026 at 12:51am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete At around 200hrs sit down for a listen.
onehorsepony OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 102 posts 05-17-2026 at 01:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete and.....
onehorsepony OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 102 posts 05-17-2026 at 11:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Will they sound as good as my 21 year old 802D speakers?