The 800W series isn't wildly different than the 900 series. Imaging is what they do well. I completely agree with the statement about class A power. I've got a First Watt F5 clone powering my 936's and they do exploit the quality of better power. I really like them a lot.
Focal Chorus 826W with Rotel RC/RB 1070?
Hi all,
I have an opportunity to acquire a pair of Focal Chorus 826W for a good price. Wondering what you think about pairing them with a Rotel RC/RB 1070 pre/power amp? I hear really good things about Focal speakers. Is Focal + Rotel a good combo?
Main sources include a Pro-ject Debut Carbon DC (with acrylic platter and Nagaoka MP-150) and digital from PC through Audioquest Dragonfly 1.2 DAC. Current speakers are Paradigm 11SE MkIII.
Is the Chorus 826W a good speaker? Would they be a marked improvement over the Paradigm speakers (which I have to say I am pretty happy with)?
I'd appreciate any opinions or advice you may have before plunking down a chunk of change for the Focals.
Thanks!
I have an opportunity to acquire a pair of Focal Chorus 826W for a good price. Wondering what you think about pairing them with a Rotel RC/RB 1070 pre/power amp? I hear really good things about Focal speakers. Is Focal + Rotel a good combo?
Main sources include a Pro-ject Debut Carbon DC (with acrylic platter and Nagaoka MP-150) and digital from PC through Audioquest Dragonfly 1.2 DAC. Current speakers are Paradigm 11SE MkIII.
Is the Chorus 826W a good speaker? Would they be a marked improvement over the Paradigm speakers (which I have to say I am pretty happy with)?
I'd appreciate any opinions or advice you may have before plunking down a chunk of change for the Focals.
Thanks!
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hugodataway These speakers, I would think would want something bigger with more current output than the RB-1070 to perform at their best, especially in the bass. Sterophile measured tests on the Focal Chorus 826W "With a minimum magnitude of 2.9 ohms at 118Hz. There is also a current-hungry combination of 3.83 ohms magnitude and –53° electrical phase angle at 94Hz, a frequency where music can have high energy levels." https://www.stereophile.com/images/archivesart/1110Focfig1.jpg Cheers George |
George is right. Robust solid state power is what those speakers like, especially class A power. I'm driving my 936's with 40 watts, but the F5 will keep doubling it's output until the outputs melt. It hardly leaves class A operation though. Focal recommends 50 watts of power minimum but you can slide by with less if the amp delivers solid current to low impedances. |
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