Lauded French audio outfit Focal has unveiled two tasteful new finishes for its Sopra 2 loudspeakers, Black Ostrea and Brown Concrete. Both are an evolution of the concrete effect first seen on the Sopra 2 Special Editions in the Focal Naim 10th Anniversary system.
The Black Ostrea finish, we’re told, is inspired by the pearlised appearance of an oyster, hence the iridescent sheen to each side. The Brown Concrete finish features chocolate-hued side panels, partnered by bronze front panels.
The Black Ostrea finish, we’re told, is inspired by the pearlised appearance of an oyster…
It’s hoped the new iterations will open up fresh opportunities for the brand when it comes to blending its (already spectacular) high-end speakers with contemporary home interiors.
The new Focal Sopra 2 Brown Concrete and Black Ostrea finishes are available to order now, with a retail price of £14,999 per pair.
Not to your taste? The Focal Sopra 2 remains available in Carrara White, Electric Orange, and Black Lacquer finishes, as well as regulation Hi-Fi Light Oak and Black Oak editions.
UK Hi-Fi specialist Ruark has announced a limited-edition version of its flagship R810 radiogram, using marquetry and premium veneers, as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations. The R810 occupies a particular niche in today’s audio landscape. Styled as a modern radiogram, it combines mid-century furniture design with contemporary streaming, high-resolution audio support and a wide…
Combining ravishing industrial design with advanced tube technology and vibration control, Swiss audio specialist Nagra’s newest preamplifier is aimed squarely at posh audiophiles for whom price is secondary to performance. Designed and built in Romanel-sur-Lausanne, the Preamp II-S is the first component in Nagra’s Series II range, positioned between the company’s Compact and HD lines.…
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Lauded French audio outfit Focal has unveiled two tasteful new finishes for its Sopra 2 loudspeakers, Black Ostrea and Brown Concrete. Both are an evolution of the concrete effect first seen on the Sopra 2 Special Editions in the Focal Naim 10th Anniversary system.
The Black Ostrea finish, we’re told, is inspired by the pearlised appearance of an oyster, hence the iridescent sheen to each side. The Brown Concrete finish features chocolate-hued side panels, partnered by bronze front panels.
It’s hoped the new iterations will open up fresh opportunities for the brand when it comes to blending its (already spectacular) high-end speakers with contemporary home interiors.
The new Focal Sopra 2 Brown Concrete and Black Ostrea finishes are available to order now, with a retail price of £14,999 per pair.
Not to your taste? The Focal Sopra 2 remains available in Carrara White, Electric Orange, and Black Lacquer finishes, as well as regulation Hi-Fi Light Oak and Black Oak editions.
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