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Pre/Power or Integrated for Focal Utopia Scala?
You should try Accuphase.I have a great experience with Accuphase and Focal Electra.For what I know the amps in the Focal's factory listening room are Accuphase. 
Why so little none impressions on Focal Maestro?
Try Accuphase. 
Accuphase E550 or E560?
maybe this can help a littlehttp://www.accuphase.com/review_pdf/Audio_E-560e.pdf 
siltech 550i
I have Accuphase. and I think SS "need" this kind of cbles more than many tubes amps. 
siltech 550i
I had or listen to: JPS, Transparent, Synergstic, AudioQuest, Harmonic Tech., and Acoustic Zen.In my system the Siltech was better than the others (though the 550 and 330 do not have the dynamic and bass of the JPS superconductor+, but are more na... 
siltech 550i
I had the 330 for a month and than upgrade to the 550 and use it for a few month and ended up with the Prince (signature line).....They all have the same house sound of siltech, but going up the line you get more of the same - which is what you wa... 
siltech 550i
Dsholl1,I think you may consider going with the non bi wire 330 with jumpers.The bi wire cable are thinner than the non bi wire. 
siltech 550i
The are very good cables. transparent, open and never harsh.They might sound a little light in the bass in some systems. 
Accuphase E-450 or Accuphase E-550
thank you NVP 
XLR IC with ACCUPHASE int.
I saw many posts which say the same as Almarg:" I would expect those effects to be either very subtle or non-existent in most cases."In my system the effect of inverting polarities is considerable in the bass region and the overall sound is warmer... 
XLR IC with ACCUPHASE int.
Yes, the sub has a phase reversal switch. and I will check this issue when I get to watch a movie :) 
XLR IC with ACCUPHASE int.
AlI have swapped the polarities in both speakers (not only one of them).What I mean by major change – does not mean the system transferred into some thing else, but the bass became more accurate with no reduction in strength, and string and brass ... 
XLR IC with ACCUPHASE int.
Thanks Al,I have interchange the plus and minus cable speaker in the amp. and the siffernce in sound is not subtle at all.The sound became warmer and relaxed instead of bright and edgy, the bass is better – very good.The thing is I have an XLR cab... 
Integrated to Separates Advice
It is not the best route for St.As suggested, go with integrated like the Accuphase 350 or 450 which has HT bypass.I heard the 1027 with Accuphase 213, and the resualt was great.I am sure the 350 or 450 will be much better. 
Tubes for Cary sli80 integrted
Bolero32If you look closely at my profile, you would understand that I am not a NEW YORKER too. :)I had this amp for 3 years, and yes the tubes I was referring to are NOS General Electric 6550. They sound considerably different (to my ears better)...