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SF Extrema,Few q

Hi there,

I read a lot about this speaker ,a lot of people saying its the best speaker ever,but also mention that it really hard to "push" and if i buy it i need very expensive amp and source.
I want to know why it have to be that expensive ,Is there strong AMP that can work good with the EXTREMA without being very expensive (for me >3K its expensive)?
Nuforce,CI Audio and etc arent expensive and i heard they can kick!
Is anybody know how this speaker work with CLASS D ?amplication?I read that tube isn't good for this speaker.

for Those who have/had it:
What do u think about this speaker copmaring new speaker around the 5K?is it good invesment?after all the speaker old (14years).
Thanx a lot!
scubidubi

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scubidubi OP
14 posts
 
Thabx Twilo:

I heard that a pair Meridian 557 (bridged) can be a good match whith Extrema.But I want something ligheter(in weight and money)
can u please explain why u think Class D amp isn't a good chooice for the extrema?
U wrote they small but there are very powerful moudle out there ,for exmaple Gregm mentioned Hypex,the 400AD module is very powerful - 400 RMS into 4ohm.
About the PRE - Do u think tube pre amp will be good?
Any recommendations?not expenssive one cause most of my budget goes for the Extrema.

Thanx U all
scubidubi OP
14 posts
 
as Gergm advise to check the units condition I guess the following Q has to be if SONUS FABER still holding repair units for the Extrema?after 14 years i think they may not.

Gregm - To build good AMP based on Hyepx it will cost me much more than 300$ maybe around the 1400$(!),I guess second hand will be more easy for to buy.
have u heard hyepx DIY amps?do u think it can be good match?
scubidubi OP
14 posts
 
Hi People - I open this thread about the extrema.
I just sold my speakers and I'm willing to decide ,but need some help here.
Well...Another pair of speaker come in mind now...
The CREMONA , I'd like to know what u thinking about it.
I know the extrema is totaly diff but still can u tell me what u think about it,I just guessing its in the same level of price right?(I dunnu what's for the Cremona)

Thanx people
scubidubi OP
14 posts
 
can refer to my previous message.
Thanx
scubidubi OP
14 posts
 
Sorry Im asking all that Q .... I guess all this search for the best speaker make me sleep less lately.
well.. I still think the extrema is my first chooice,but i also checking other to make my extrema chooice even safer.
I think the cremona looks amazning too- I heard once but i dont remember how they soundm,what do u think can i even compar the Extrema to the Cremona- i dont know how much they should cost as used ,can anyone help?

Another thing- The extrema saler told me he lost the Jumpers (The one for the bridge between the LF and th HF),As i told u my budget me allow me only one Merdian 557 (though I'll get another one in about 6 mounth).
WHat can I do without those jumpers?how much it cost me(for orginal ones).
Anyway sorry guys for the too many Q ,I hope u udnerstand.
scubidubi OP
14 posts
 
Thanx Twilo,DO u know if theres a diff ?what should be better?
and another important Q, Do I need very large place to the Extrema?
Can anyabosy recomend on some nice cheap Pre?
thought about the CJ maybe the pv6 or pv10.
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