Opinions needed


Hi all,
I need owner opinions.
I'm looking for a new pair of speakers.
I'm now down to the following brand/models:

- Raidho D3.1
- Estelon XA
- Sonus Faber Il Cremonese
- Egglestone Andra SE
- Cube Audio Nenuphar

Any owner opinions will be very appreciated.

Thank you
10ht

Showing 2 responses by charles1dad

10ht,
Your amplifiers will be suitable matches for most of the speakers on your list but not for the Nenuphar.  This very unique speaker will not perform at its potential with low output impedance/high damping factor speakers. This speaker is designed to work (at its best) with high output impedance amplifiers with little or no NFB (Negative feedback) thus low damping factor. . The 6 Moons review amplifier comparisons with the Nenuphar clearly demonstrated this. The Nenuphar is virtually the antithesis of a speaker such as the Raidho  you're also interested in. These two speakers have very different amplifier requirements (And quite likely very different sonic presentations).
Charles 
Hi 10ht,
I agree with those who say that more specific information (room size, preferred listeningvolume level, amplifier etc.) will likely result in more meaningful recommendations. What sonic characteristics do you most value? Given you enjoy jazz (so do I) the Cube Audio Nenuphar is definitely a prime candidate. From what I have learned from a friend/Gon member who owns them (10" model) they are spectacularly good sounding speakers. Amplifier compatibility will vary greatly amongst your list of speakers. 

Charles