Dokyo, I have used a Rowland model 8 with Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage's for awhile. The Sonus Faber's love the Rowland amp. A great synergy. I think you would be very pleased with the Amati Futura's and a pair of model 6's. The 'classic era' Rowlands are extremely hard to beat...even by today's standards, IMHO>
SF Amati Futura with vintage Jeff Rowland
I bought my hi-end system nearly 20 years ago. Recent addition was a Linn Accurate DS streamer with NAS, 3 years ago. I use Jeff Rowland Synergy 1 preamp and two Model 6 amps (150W@4 Ω) that look like they will last a lifetime. Speakers are Wilson Audio Witt that I never really liked, as they are not particularly sexy and age not as well as the Rowlands. Cables are Cardas Golden Cross.
I plan to upgrade piece-by-piece; this year, the speakers. I have listened recently to SF Amati Futura and loved both sound and look but could not test them with my Rowlands; therefore I am not sure they match well. Eventually next year I could replace the preamp but would like to keep the Model 6 amps 2 or 3 more years at least.
My living room is painted white with hard wood flooring and a large window on one of the long side, minimalist design with the only acoustic treatment consisting of thick carpets on two-third of the floor area. Room approximately 12m/39’ x 6m/19’ x 2.8m/9’. Speakers are facing the length of the room and their back is about 1.2m/4’ from the wall. I am listening mostly classical orchestra, sometimes easy listening. Thank you for sharing your insight.
I plan to upgrade piece-by-piece; this year, the speakers. I have listened recently to SF Amati Futura and loved both sound and look but could not test them with my Rowlands; therefore I am not sure they match well. Eventually next year I could replace the preamp but would like to keep the Model 6 amps 2 or 3 more years at least.
My living room is painted white with hard wood flooring and a large window on one of the long side, minimalist design with the only acoustic treatment consisting of thick carpets on two-third of the floor area. Room approximately 12m/39’ x 6m/19’ x 2.8m/9’. Speakers are facing the length of the room and their back is about 1.2m/4’ from the wall. I am listening mostly classical orchestra, sometimes easy listening. Thank you for sharing your insight.