[NeoDiNardo]

The Stellia is still being offered as a package with the Focal Arche for $4000 US. You could sell the Arche separately for $2000 (brand new in box) and then have a Stellia for $2000. A pain, for sure, but perhaps you’d like the Arche as well!

I saw that deal but I wasn’t sure if that was the amplifier I really wanted, I don’t wanna deal with the hassle of selling it, and I have a feeling it won’t be that easy to sell if everyone does it.

 

[koven]

I've seen a bunch of mint Stellia sell for $1800-$1900 recently. The lowest I saw was an open box from WW Stereo on eBay. I think it'll eventually drop to $1500 or so.

 

[NeoDiNardo]

I can’t do used on headphones. Just a personal choice of course.

 

[koven]

I can’t do used on headphones. Just a personal choice of course.

I guess I'm the opposite because I can't do retail price on audio. Like buying a new car, the value sinks immediately as you drive it off the lot. I'll pass on paying a premium for the new car/headphone smell.

 

[KPzypher]

I guess I'm the opposite because I can't do retail price on audio. Like buying a new car, the value sinks immediately as you drive it off the lot. I'll pass on paying a premium for the new car/headphone smell.

Used is definitely the way to go as you lose very little if any when reselling. But like @NeoDiNardo , I typically don't do used for sentimental reason.

 

[NeoDiNardo]

I would not mind for amplifiers. I have to put the Stellia on my head. It has moving parts, ETC.

 

[koven]

Yeah makes sense. You also get the benefit of warranty buying new, since many are not transferable. Pros/cons.

 

[Gamerlingual]

Yeah makes sense. You also get the benefit of warranty buying new, since many are not transferable. Pros/cons.

I've bought all my used equipment with warranties in Japan, between 3 months to 1 year depending on the item. So far, so good. Like I bought the Sony NW-WM1Z for $1600, and it's been a gem so far. I don't mind some Stellias used. Thanks for the feedback, everyone.

 

[elisiX]

We’ve just had a sale here in Australia where new Utopia and Stellia were selling for 3k AUD ($2090 USD) - hence why I bought both lol

 

[Roasty]

I'm sending my Stellia back to France. One of the frame attachments to the left cup is loose and moves and clicks when holding the headphone. The other 3 frame/cup attachment points are tight/firm with no play. Dealer I bought it from is going to help me get Focal to rectify or give me a new replacement.

 

[NeoDiNardo]

I just opened my Focal Stellia headphones. They feel spectacular!! And I have no DACs or headphone amplifiers

 

[wishbon3]

I got a great deal on some recently, can't wait to join the ol' crew.

 

[walakalulu]

I just opened my Focal Stellia headphones. They feel spectacular!! And I have no DACs or headphone amplifiers

A bit like a pub with no beer!

 

[Bobdonut123]

Got mine today too! No eq needed for me. The clarity is literally leagues ahead of the Sony z1r and th900, definitely a good upgrade.

 

[subguy812]

I am in need of some cash....super sad the Stellia may have to be on the block. Maybe be a decent deal on a Stellia/Silver cable combo hitting the classifieds soon