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Topping B200 monoblocks with Focal Aria 926

OldRaggedDog

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I am considering an overhaul of my audio setup. I am replacing my current DAC with MiniDSP Flex and my current integrated with Topping B200 monoblocks.

Despite glowing reviews, I am a bit afraid it may not go well with my Focal Aria 926 (they reach as low as 2.9 Ohms at upper bass).

Besides, I am a little bit confused with the specifications of the power amps that state:

8 Ohms: 200 watts
4 Ohms: 200 watts

This is unusual to me since the amplifiers I am familiar with usually deliver more watts into 4 Ohms compared to 8 Ohms.

I have attached an impedance graph of Focal Aria 936 (haven't been able to find the same graph for Focal Aria 926 but it looks pretty similar to this one)

I need someone to either assure me that I am going to be fine or otherwise tell me this is a bad idea. I have those Toppings available at a local shop and itching to get my hands on them.

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I am using a Wiim Pro streamer into the MiniDSP flex(balanced) feeding a pair of B200 monos. My speakers are Wharfedale Lintons. My speakers dont drop quite as low as yours, nor for as long. I also high pass them at 48hz, though this has no effect on the lowest impedance range.
That said the B200s don't even break a sweat and are bareley warm too the touch. I run them on the low gain giving me headroom as well as requiring less signal attenuation.
I am able to tolerate full volume for a song or two on the low gain setting, but it is by no means comfortable listening. I usually end up around -10db when I want it loud. High gain got scary loud at -10db and I dare not go louder.
I personaly think they will work splendidly with your Focals given their high sensitivity and nominal impedance of 8ohms, even if the dip down for a bit. I am very happy with my setup so I may be a bit biased. I can't imagine you ever needing the high gain setting.
Here is the same impedance curve for my lintons. They are 6 0hm nominal where yours are 8. 90db sensitivity where yours are 91.5db
I'll also include a few pics of my setup

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