Focal Stellia Review, Measurements, Interview - Head-Fi TV
Apr 20, 2021 at 8:14 PM Post #3,386 of 4,499
Trying to decide what to pair with my Stellias. A Cord Hugo 2, Qutest + Topping A90, The Arche (my store still has 2 available) or the Oppo HA-1. What would you guys recommend? I haven't heard the Questest(heard the dac is nearly identical with the Hugo 2 just slight changes), and the Topping A90. Everything else in this list I heard, and liked.
 
Apr 21, 2021 at 1:33 AM Post #3,388 of 4,499
Trying to decide what to pair with my Stellias. A Cord Hugo 2, Qutest + Topping A90, The Arche (my store still has 2 available) or the Oppo HA-1. What would you guys recommend? I haven't heard the Questest(heard the dac is nearly identical with the Hugo 2 just slight changes), and the Topping A90. Everything else in this list I heard, and liked.
To my ears, Stellia sounds lifeless with A90, almost made me want to sell it. I tried it with Drop THX 789, Monoprice Liquid Platinum, iFi Diablo and iBasso DX300, they all sounds better, I am a happy camper again. Now I understand why Resolve doesn't like A90 :p
 
Apr 21, 2021 at 2:25 AM Post #3,390 of 4,499
Trying to decide what to pair with my Stellias. A Cord Hugo 2, Qutest + Topping A90, The Arche (my store still has 2 available) or the Oppo HA-1. What would you guys recommend? I haven't heard the Questest(heard the dac is nearly identical with the Hugo 2 just slight changes), and the Topping A90. Everything else in this list I heard, and liked.
If you don’t need the transportability of the Hugo 2 then definitely go for the Arche, especially if you can get it for a discounted price. It’s built to pair with the Stellias and will maximize their potential as well as or better than anything else at that price point.
 

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