Audio Physic Virgo or Sonus Faber Cremona

"I love disappearing act more than anything else and if the AP is superior in this regards to the SF"

AP is better in this regard. The cabinet puts less signature on the sound.
Further, IMHO, I don't think the Cremonas need any more of the softening that tubes typically do.

Hark , I own the Virgo II's and love em. I bought an AP Rhea sub which integrates beautifully. This is all the sound anyone could want. After two years they still give me chills with their accuracy and prescence. The Rhea has taught me what true bass sounds like. One more word of advice, DO NOT let the appearance of a speaker affect your decision. Its tempting, cause you want to have the cool looking system to impress whoever. They dont care , and soon neither will you.

My fellow audiophiles,

Thanks for your inputs and thoughts. Obviously there are strong supporters from both camps. I own a pair of smaller Sonus and I like them. I heard the Virgo I locally and actually met the designer years ago when they were at Immedia (Berkley) as they started distribution. I remembered thinking to myself, God that is the best loudspeaker I have ever heard (wasn't quite that much of an audiophile yet but know good sound when I hear it).

Now after going through so many different makes and models, I am getting weary and want to settle on a resident pair. I guess I will have to audition them for myself and decide (going to be tough as the rooms and associated components are going to be different will play a part to the synergy). As for the Cremona, it's a case of all these (great attributes) and good looks too. Once again my thanks and appreciation gentlemen.