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Rupert Neve Designs Fidelice Headphone Amplifier (with DAC) I am the 1st owner of this unit. One of the best DAC/headphone amp I have ever heard. Especially wel drives Focal Utopia and D8000 Pro. Originally purchased from Audio Chocolate 2 years ago but barely used. Machine condition is in near mint condition. Pick up is available and able to ship in national area for fair price. any question welcome to pm me. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: Cash, bank transfer, pick up. Region/State: (WA) Western Australia/Australia By Seraphine 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $3,300 Date: November 11
Should you jump on this, or wait for a steal? At A$3,300, this sits below the A$3,767 median and above the A$2,967 25th percentile, so it reads as a fair-to-good buy rather than a bargain-basement deal.
What makes it tempting is the model itself: the Utopia is still a benchmark flagship for resolution, dynamics, imaging, and build quality, with a presentation that many enthusiasts still chase. In like_new condition, that adds real value, especially if it includes the original case and cables; for a clean, well-kept pair, the price is sensible for someone who wants top-tier Focal performance without paying new-flagship money.
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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