Looking for thoughts on Sonus Faber speakers

Well I've auditioned the KEF R11's and they were pretty impressive. Not bright. Big soundstage.  An enjoyable listen.  But I'm returning to my Sonus Faber dealer for another listening session. In the end I think the Sonetto V will win the day.  Only because I'm focused on natural smooth and an enticing sound a can listen to for hours. But I must admit the KEF's were more appealing than I would have suspected.  I could easily live with their sound if I had not heard the warmth of the Sonus Fabers. But I need to listen critically again. The KEF's on sale are a pretty good value. No discount offered yet on SF. Any more thoughts?  I welcome them. 

I don't know where you live - the dealer I have worked with in Dallas sells a lot of Sonetto Vs.  He's very willing to trade them in because of their popularity - consider asking the dealer if they have any trade-ins available or coming up to get a discount.

I have owned a pair of Olympica Nova Vs for about six months. They constantly surprise and delight me. I upgraded from a pair of Goldenear Two Pluses. Big jump in price, but also in quality.

I think it is important what gear you use to run the Novas, though. I use a Pass XP-30 preamb, VPI Prime Signature turntable with an EMT HD006 cartridge. I think these are pretty "true" components, in that they don't color the sound much. My phono preamp and amp, however, are not quite so straight up. I love the ARC sound, and purchased a used PH-7, whose tube infusions I love--a touch of bloom and wide soundstage. My amp is a Hovland Radia. The only non-tube amp that Hovland made. It is so mellow, I love it, and like the ARC 7 is a perfect match with the Nova Vs.

I have heard that the new (Nova) sound of the SF's is more transparent than the older sound. With the right gear in front of them, I think the Novas are spectacular. I heard them demoed with Macintosh gear and the pairing was very smooth. I can see that if a person puts the wrong (analytical rather than musical) gear in front of the Novas they might sound harsh. The way I have them set up, they sing.