Focal Stella Utopia EM + Devialet Expert 1000 Pro Dual (coming soon)

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Hello all,

My new system is on the way and I would like to share with all of you my experience. I have no direct interest in promoting anything. I am simply passionate about music and I guess this is all that matters.

Many of you here are far more knowledgeable than I am. Advices and opinions will be most welcome.

I did a lot of research before deciding to buy this system. The Grande Utopia are too big for the room where I want to use them, so I settled for Stellas. I listened to several others (Wilson WAMM, Blades, Focal Utopia all line - from Grande to Diablo). I am sure there are many others but I decided to take the Stellas for many subjective reasons. Focal, to me, is one of the world class brands that is definitely able to produce top quality speakers.

I chose Devialet for two main reasons: extraordinary quality of signal, amazing rendering, ease of use, the possibility to have only 2 small and beautiful boxes instead of several boxes. I am not really a techie so I want to keep everything as simple as possible BUT at the same time enjoying superb sounds without breaking the bank.

Once the system will be installed, I will gladly share pics and any other info of interest. I believe that Focal + Devialet are delivering an exceptional experience, especially once you go for Stella Utopia and the Devialet 1000.

Cheers to all!
 
Hi & welcome.

Good combo, will the Devialet have the software for your model speakers?

Yes, it has the SAM for the EM version of Stella. The EVO is not yet there but apparently it will be done soon. I preferred the EM over the EVO as I had a super killer offer impossible to refuse, for this set brand new, never opened from its boxes.
In the end there is not much difference between the EM and the newer EVO anyway, or at least not big enough for me paying the price for EVO.
 
I would have one question though and perhaps someone has some relevant info about the following:

I am considering buying also a set of IsoAcoustics isolators for the Stella. Particularly the Gaia Titan model adequate for this heavy weight speaker.

Apparently they conducted a lot of documented research.
Did anyone here have any experience with this product? Is there any other brand better? Does it really improve so much the overall sound quality?
 
I would have one question though and perhaps someone has some relevant info about the following:

I am considering buying also a set of IsoAcoustics isolators for the Stella. Particularly the Gaia Titan model adequate for this heavy weight speaker.

Apparently they conducted a lot of documented research.
Did anyone here have any experience with this product? Is there any other brand better? Does it really improve so much the overall sound quality?

Yes. They’re excellent on Focal speakers.


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Also, what cables would you suggest as being really very good for this system?
 
Welcome aboard!

Nice system - remember that we all love pictures (when you are able to post them)!
 
Of course. I will post pics soon meaning in about 2 weeks. In the meantime, today I had them inspected and they are ready for shipping. Huge boxes. :P
 
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In the meantime here are 2 photos taken today while inspecting the Stella in their new unopened boxes.
 

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Welcome to the forum. It looks like you've put together a beautiful system.
 
Hi, may I ask if you auditioned the Maestro and Scala and the reason to decide on the Stella? Currently I am shortlisting the Scala and Vimberg Tonda. I am only a big fan of Devialet. Currently driving the Estelon XC with the Devialet OdA.
 
Welcome to the forum.

Hi, may I ask if you auditioned the Maestro and Scala and the reason to decide on the Stella? Currently I am shortlisting the Scala and Vimberg Tonda. I am only a big fan of Devialet. Currently driving the Estelon XC with the Devialet OdA.
 
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