13-Nov-2020, 19:55
(This post was last modified: 13-Nov-2020, 19:56 by mdconnelly.)
(13-Nov-2020, 15:13)burgundy Wrote: what would you pick out of these?
I am trying to get a set of amps for my Focal Sopra 2. I use Roon exclusively. There are some used units available, as well as some demo ones from dealers in my area:
1) a set of older Premiers. They are 2 units of different ages put together, to create a D500. No network card. I will need to use a streamer for Roon
2) a set of D440 pro: demo units at a dealer. Discounted, about $4000 USD more than 1)
3) D140 pro: used unit, about $3000 USD.
what do you think?
thanks
As an owner of the Pro 440 and having heard the Focal Sopra 2s, I'd definitely recommend the 440. You don't indicate any intention of taking the Premiers to a higher level, but if finances are not a restriction then, yes, the 1000 Pro would be a great, albeit pricey, move. My guess is that if you went with the D140 Pro, it would sound great but you'd always wonder how much better the 440 would sound. The Premiers would sound great, but if you're using Roon, you definitely will want Pro.
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