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PRICE REDUCED..! Bought new from Minidisc in 2022. Sonically is amazing. Works with any type of headphones, even with hard to drive impedance ones. With focal headphones range, is even better. Paypal payment will include an additional 2.6% seller fee. Don’t have original boxes or manual. But, sho...
Fair ask: A$1,200 sits below the A$1,305 median and comfortably within the middle of the pack versus comparable AUD listings, though it is above the A$894 25th percentile, so this is more fair-to-strong than a bargain.
That still makes it a sensible buy if the unit is clean and fully working, because this model is well regarded for bringing a touch of Focal’s clarity, drive and scale to headphone listening without getting overly clinical. At this price, the real upside is getting a serious desktop amp at a sensible level; I’d mainly want to confirm condition, original PSU, and that there’s no channel imbalance, crackle, or input/output issue before moving.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Focal traces its roots to 1979 in Saint-Étienne, France, where engineer and hi-fi enthusiast Jacques Mahul founded the company in a small workshop within his father's precision engineering firm. Initially operating as JMlab, it began crafting bespoke speaker drivers, with early models like the DB13 earning acclaim for their compact yet dynamic bass performance. This heritage of acoustic innovation and French craftsmanship propelled Focal's evolution, marked by pivotal 1990s expansions under Gérard Chrétien's leadership, yielding iconic references such as the Vega and Grande Utopia loudspeakers that redefined audiophile standards.
The brand's core focus remains high-fidelity loudspeakers, where it excels through in-house driver design featuring breakthroughs like inverted-dome tweeters, Polyglass cones, flax diaphragms, and beryllium tweeters in its Utopia line. Focal has diversified into professional studio monitors, premium headphones, car audio systems, and select accessories, all emphasizing noble materials and meticulous engineering. While not delving into amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or cables, its speaker-centric portfolio spans home, mobile, and pro applications with unwavering commitment to purity of sound.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Focal commands respect as a world leader among discerning hi-fi buyers for its benchmark performance, international awards, and "Made in France" prestige. No longer a niche boutique, it blends heritage appeal with cutting-edge technology, attracting serious audiophiles who prioritize transparency, dynamics, and emotional depth over mass-market compromises.
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