Does the original Sonus Faber Amati Homage Rock?


I need some advice , I have a chance to buy a set of SF Amati Homage speakers from a store in MICHIGAN for 12k shipped the speakers look fantastic near mint!.  My concern is  all that I have read says that there bass shy , last fall I bought a set of Daedalus Audio Ulysses speakers version two used I over paid don't think the Ulysses speakers came close to my long-term Tyler Acoustic linbrook signature floor standers,  I ended up losing almost 2k on that deal I play mostly Rock music and some Jazz anyone still own these speakers and will they play Rock music well   like Pearl Jam, Alice in chains, the Beatles ect. Any suggestions for me also am I over paying if I buy, thanks for any Help 
goofy

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Goofy, 

 

I am a relatively new Amati owner. I have been thankful for the thread you created a few years ago and just wanted to remark that. First off, if you luv the sound, as you know, you didn’t overpay. I have had the Cremona, a set of the (Liuto) bookshelves and the grand pianos with the granite stands for a secondary system. All beautiful. I am poking around as my treble tone after about 1/3 the way up my volume - I am getting a bit of “over treble” -almost sounds like distortion.  I wouldn’t describe it as lacking bass as much as too much treble. At lower levels Mofi Jazz, Blues and classic rock sound amazing. I am kicking the tires wondering if there is a crossover challenge- not sure how many owners there were before me. I drive these with my HUGE Mark Levinson (Red Rose) mono blocs & my Vac Reference two box Pre. 
 

I was fortunate to do a trade with a seller and received a terrific deal (provided the crossovers are fine). But wondering if I should go off in another direction as I do a great amount of listening to classic rock. 
 

I hope you have had a ton of fun listening to those fellas! Thanks for creating the thread. 
steve