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Sonus Faber Question

I spent (wasted?) a lot of time switching amplifiers in and out of my system, never quite achieving the sound I was chasing. There were a lot of sideways moves. Then I purchased a demo pair of Sonus Faber Sonetto III's. After playing these through my system I finally feel I'm headed in the right direction. This speaker sound signature is the type of sound I've been seeking out. However, I get the feeling these speakers are really just scratching the surface of what Sonus Faber can offer. Unfortunately, I'm not independently wealthy. So the question is what speaker would you recommend as the next appreciable step up to capture more of the Sonus Faber essence / what should I expect to have to pay on the used market to get there? Thanks in advance!  

 

Current Equipment:

Sonus Faber Sonetto III's

HiFi Rose RS250A

Denafrips Pontus II 12th

Rega P6, Neo PSU w/ Hana low MC

Rega Phono Pre

PrimaLuna Evo 300 Integrated

Kimber Cable Cables, Interconnects, Etc.

jdm11
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wsrrsw
1,005 posts
 

Olympica-ii

jdm11 OP
61 posts
 

Thanks wsrrsw

Anyone know how big the difference is between the Olympica II and III?

Also would either or both Olympicas likely be superior to the new Sonetto G2 line dayglow mentioned?

krell303
39 posts
 

@jdm11,

Try 3 Steelpoints Aperture II panels - two on the first left/right side reflection points and one between speakers. I decided to give them a try in my similarly sized room (19 x14) - just out of curiosity and 60 days return policy.

Worked as magic - room boundaries seem to disappear and imaging became spot on. Later I’ve added one more panel on the wall behind my listening position. No more need for MacIntosh MEN220 though it served me well as a sub crossover also.

jdm11 OP
61 posts
 

Would those be for behind the speaker, to the side, both, elsewhere? I am a total novice regarding treatments

jdm11 OP
61 posts
 

Thanks krell got it! Posts posted out of order

 

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