Focal Arche Headphone Amp/DAC REVIEW

[@tonyhunt768]

Great review! Not yet sure if its what I'm looking for, as I already have a good DAC. Certainly food for thought. Thanks.

[@calypsopiter]

It's a nice review

[@stevennunn]

Top-notch review of the Focal Arche. If the analogue inputs are used on the Arche, is the built-in dac bypassed, or does the signal go through an adc and then through the dac?

[@GramophoneMD]

I'm happy to report that those are true analog.

[@stevennunn]

@@GramophoneMD Thanks for your reply.

[@mikeg2491]

@@stevennunnif you have no use for the internal dac and its finicky firmware issues, this is a highly highly underrated amp. Paired with my Chord Dave it’s just magical, I’m convinced Class-A is the missing puzzle piece in a true audiophiles chain. Edit: I’ve had no firmware issues personally, and the dac is still great

[@stevennunn]

@@mikeg2491 Thanks for the reply!

[@mrg1911]

Great channel and great review! But why did Focal discontinue the Arche? Thanks! (I own the Stellia’s and run them through an MHA150 but want this for bedroom)

[@GramophoneMD]

Rumor has it that new amp is in the works.

[@ankitchhajed7657]

Keep growing $