Test set-up
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We tested the Focals primarily in the Cinema on the Illusonic IAP8 with the B+K HTA7.150 power amplifier and cabling from Art Speak and QED. Streaming was via the Metrum Baby Ambre. Movies and series went through an nVidia Shield and the Optoma 4K laser projector.
We were also able to test briefly on the reference system; it was largely occupied for other tests.
Reference system
- Pass Labs XP-12 pre-amp
- Pass Labs X150.8 power amplifier
- Sonnet Pasithea d/a converter (for comparison)
- AlphaPC (streaming bridge) with Jcat USB and Ethernet
- Pura Dodo power supply on Jcat cards
- Mutec MC3 USB / Mutec REF10-120
- Isotek Titan V5 filter for Pass X150.8
- YETI Reference 1000 for sources
- Yeti power-cables
- Van den Hul Nova speaker cable
- Van den Hul CNT XLR interconnect
- PSI AVAA active bass traps
