Focal Utopia General Discussion
Jan 21, 2021 at 2:53 PM Post #13,833 of 20,576
And here comes everyone's favourite question- cables! What is the consensus, if there can be one, on the best compromise between sound, price point and ergonomics for a cable upgrade? I am pretty happy with the stock cables but still curious about aftermarket options. The Danacable Lazuli Reference seems to be getting lots of positive feedback but its thickness and price tag are definitely a big of a turn off.

Other options I have seen mentioned on here are the Arctic Cables Signum+ and the Kimber Axios.
Thoughts?
I’m using the Kimber Axios Copper, But I did purchase my Utopia’s used and they didn‘t come with a Quality cable. I did purchase a Moon Audio Black Dragon before I got AXIOS but felt that an 8 wire would be the better way to go. But to be truthful I can’t say that I can hear the difference.
 
Jan 21, 2021 at 3:19 PM Post #13,834 of 20,576
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Bat Signal out to @Nomax
 
Jan 21, 2021 at 4:11 PM Post #13,836 of 20,576



Bat Signal out to @Nomax
Is this a successor to Utopia?

If you look on the headphones.com thread you’ll see someone analyzed the photo and determined it was a closed headphone with magnesium drivers. Perhaps the new Bentley Radiance without the Bentley logo and some other design changes.
 
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Jan 21, 2021 at 5:54 PM Post #13,838 of 20,576
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Jan 21, 2021 at 6:17 PM Post #13,840 of 20,576
Based on the fact that the gear in your signature is TOTL flagship grade, I'm thinking the C.L....... will be something entry level or Mid-Fi........

Everboy knows that my playing field are the Flagships 😉

NOMAX

PS.lol
 
Jan 21, 2021 at 11:11 PM Post #13,842 of 20,576
They're mid-fi at best.
I beg to differ - at least when it comes to the Gungnir Mulitibit, that is a true high end DAC.
 
Jan 22, 2021 at 1:00 AM Post #13,843 of 20,576
From what I father, the best cables for Utopia are Lazuli Reference, Heimdall 2 and Black Dragon. I’ve only heard the Black Dragon and I find it to be an amazing match. Other cables don’t seem to be spoken about nearly as much as these 3.
 
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Jan 22, 2021 at 1:10 AM Post #13,844 of 20,576
From what I father, the best cables for Utopia are Lazuli Reference, Heimdall 2 and Black Dragon. I’ve only heard the Black Dragon and I find it to be an a amazing match. Other cables don’t seem to be spoken about nearly as much as these 3.

I really enjoyed the black dragon too. I really regret selling mine.
 
Jan 22, 2021 at 1:37 AM Post #13,845 of 20,576
Finally I'm trough all 923 pages. I know a lot more about cables now.
The only thing missing is my Utopia still stuck in England after an almost 2 month voyage... xD
 
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