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.
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……love it ! We are talking about Sonus Faber speakers as per the OP’s request and you havevthis yahoo saying Devore Fidelity speakers . Unbelievable……. I owned the Cremona’s the Cremona M’s then on to the Olympics III’s and then the Amati Homage’s. I enjoyed them all but realized as was previously noted ……you need a good amp with a lot of current for them to really sing. I found that out too late in my search. I would suggest solid state but that is only my opinion as I never used tubes with them……they love power. |
