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Focal Aria 936 loudspeaker Associated Equipment

Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment

Digital Source: Ayre Acoustics CX-7eMP CD player.
Preamplifiers: Convergent Audio Technology SL1 Renaissance, Simaudio Moon Evolution 740P.
Power Amplifiers: McIntosh MC275LE, Simaudio Moon Evolution 860A.
Integrated Amplifier: PrimaLuna ProLogue Premium.
Loudspeakers: Avantgarde Uno Nano.
Cables: Interconnect, speaker, AC: Nordost Valhalla.
Accessories: PS Audio Power Plant Premier AC regenerator, Arcici suspense rack, PolyCrystal amplifier stand, Furutech RD-2 CD demagnetizer.—Robert Deutsch

COMPANY INFO
Focal
US distributor: Audio Plus Services
156 Lawrence Paquette Industrial Drive
Champlain, NY 12919
(800) 663-9352
www.audioplusservices.com
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Rick Tomaszewicz's picture
Submitted by Rick Tomaszewicz on November 7, 2014 - 10:45am

You suggested perusal of Recommended Components for a good matching amp. Perhaps it's time for Stereophile to develop an app which matches recommended or reviewed components based on reviewer-observed synergies? Now that's an app that could save our hobbyists a lot of money and frustration! You could use all the usual criteria such as speaker efficiency v.s. amp output, but also provide guidance on frequency balance matching, i.e.; soft phono preamp with bright cartridge.

remlab's picture
Submitted by remlab on November 7, 2014 - 12:46pm

..has that old Focal/Wilson 20khz resonance. Compensates for us old guys hearing.

Allen Fant's picture
Submitted by Allen Fant on November 7, 2014 - 2:43pm

This newest series are on my radar to demo. In the past, I really liked the 918/928 models.

I am interested in the new driver material.

eriks's picture
Submitted by eriks on November 8, 2014 - 11:34am

Unfortunately a lot of listeners point the Focal's straight to their ears. This might be good for many speaker's, but not for the Profile's which shared a similar tweeter design and resonance. They have a more neutral tonal balance and image much better with the speaker's toed in as little as possible.

eriks's picture
Submitted by eriks on November 10, 2014 - 5:36pm

Hey Robert,

You might have been snookered a little by Focal. While they make good stuff, the al/mg tweeter with a poron surround has been around for about a decade. It's not so new. Still sounds good though. :)

Best,

Erik

Vlasto's picture
Submitted by Vlasto on March 24, 2016 - 7:18am

Focals are actually paired very ofter with German T+A...very pleased combination ...

Vlasto.

latinaudio's picture
Submitted by latinaudio on April 23, 2016 - 9:33am

Where did you saw that combination? I have a pair of Focal Electra 926 plus T+A electronics and the highs still sizzle, although the bass performance got better...

growboxguy's picture
Submitted by growboxguy on January 14, 2019 - 2:12pm

On a whim I just purchased a set of Aria 926 for the crazy price of $1799 shipped, brand new from an authorized reseller. I had to take the white color for that price but hey, I will work with it.

My question is will these mate well with my Bryston 3b SST? I listen to mainly rock at high volumes, I use a subwoofer crossing at 60 hz so low end wont be a problem. My system consists of a Bryston BDP-2, Teac UD-301 DA converter, Yamaha CX-A 5000 preamp, Bryston 3b sst for mains and an old school Classe Audio DR-10 on a pair of JL Audio 12w6v3 in a custom sealed enclosure.

Thanks so much!

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