[Strat1117]

When using the headphone amp, do you leave the cage on or offf?

Off, except when my <18 month old granddaughter is around.

 

[ABQ2]

I have the original Utopias and the MHA200. To die for.

I'm a turntable guy. I can't imagine the sound being any better than this. I'm driving the Utopia/MHA200 with the Marantz TT15S1/Audio Technica ART9XA and McIntosh MP100 preamp.

 

[Newsee]

When using the headphone amp, do you leave the cage on or offf?

On. It is optically nicer when off, but the cage might filter out some electromagnetic disturbances (nearby mobile phone, wifi router, PC). Not from experience, just based on theory.
It also helps to prevent burning accidents.

 

[Revelation Sound]

I am hopeful I will be purchasing mine in the new year.

 

[TSAVJason]

Our YouTube video rolls out on Sunday morning for those of you looking to hear info on the MHA200 using the Focal Utopia OG v Focal Utopia 2022 edition ….. it hits at 8am pacific time …. Marcello does a great job but I’ll say I’m not 100% in agreement on the OG.

 

[MRHiFiReviews]

Our YouTube video rolls out on Sunday morning for those of you looking to hear info on the MHA200 using the Focal Utopia OG v Focal Utopia 2022 edition ….. it hits at 8am pacific time …. Marcello does a great job but I’ll say I’m not 100% in agreement on The OG

Here are my thoughts on the Utopia 2022 with some comparisons to the Original Utopia!! We hope you enjoy.

Post in thread 'Focal Utopia 2022
Review, Measurements'
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/focal-utopia-2022-review-measurements.964903/post-17314618

 

[YungOmbat]

Its alive! But first, dinner (actually lunch for me).

yooo thats a sick setup. where did u get that glass stand

 

[warrenpchi]

yooo thats a sick setup. where did u get that glass stand

Thanks! I think I got them on Amazon. They're actually just monitor risers/stands, and they're made/sold by a bunch of companies, so you'll have a wide range of options to choose from.

 

[em1ke]

One of my 12BH7A make some weird noise, so now I'm looking for a new pair. I'm prefer full body sound, not the thin and overly detailed one. Any suggestions?
I'm waiting for GE Gray Plates Horse Shoes Getter Matched tubes from Italy. I'm not sure what to expect from these two. But I'm pretty open minded about all suggestions.

 

[Strat1117]

One of my 12BH7A make some weird noise, so now I'm looking for a new pair. I'm prefer full body sound, not the thin and overly detailed one. Any suggestions?
I'm waiting for GE Gray Plates Horse Shoes Getter Matched tubes from Italy. I'm not sure what to expect from these two. But I'm pretty open minded about all suggestions.

I’ve got NOS mid-1970’s Zenith branded GE 12bh7A’s in mine, along with Mullard 6201’s in the 12at7 slots, and they sound full and lovely with both my Audeze LCD-3 and my modified Sennheiser HD600, but tube changes are very personal and system dependent - it’s very hard to predict how your particular pair will work for you in your system, you’ll need to determine it empirically. For example, I tried a pair of the vaunted Sylvania Gold Label black plate 12bh7 in my MHA200, and I was totally dissatisfied with them, although I thought they were wonderful as a driver tube in a VTL mono power amp. Not every ge tube will sound like every other ge tube, depending upon year of production and a million other variables. That’s why they call it ‘tube rolling’ and, trust me, it’s like opening a can of worms in a rabbit hole (a worm hole?). If you’re not prepared to try a few different things until you hit on the right combo for you, you’d be better off sticking with the oem Mc branded tubes (probably screened JJ’s), which sound just great, even if they’re not quite as ‘charming’ as NOS.



I apologize for not being able to give you the answer you wanted, but that is the nature of tube rolling. It has potential to be very rewarding, but it can also be just as frustrating. That’s one of the reasons I gave up on tubes in my main system after 30+ years of nothing but. The MHA200 is this old recovering tubeaholic’s way of dipping his toe back in tube world without (hopefully) going overboard.

Good luck, and enjoy! Remember, it’s just audio - it’s supposed to be fun.

IMHO, YMMV, just my $.03, etc., ad nauseum.

 

[Strat1117]

 

[Revelation Sound]

I will have the money for this amp in 2 months. It should be interesting to finally hear this amp in person. It needs to be substantially better than my NAD preamp headphone output.

 

[Strat1117]

I will have the money for this amp in 2 months. It should be interesting to finally hear this amp in person. It needs to be substantially better than my NAD preamp headphone output.

If you don’t hear it as better, then don’t waste your money. Simple. But I’m betting you will.

Enjoy, and happy new year.

 

[Strat1117]

Is there a way to turn off the green leds under the tubes? I’d prefer the natural orange tube glow. I know there’s a procedure for defeating the auto off, but that’s all I found when searching for the answer to this question.

Thanks!

 

[dnd3241]

Just got my MHA-200 in a week ago, I did matched it with all my available cans, it's work perfectly and sound beautiful except Abyss 1266 and Susvara. It's not a surprised result what can you expect with a 500mv to kick those monster ! Beside this ...I no complaints about this small beauty.