Thoughts and Advice regarding Sonus Faber speakers

IMHO, it would be a sideways move. You could probably roll your preamp tubes and get a bit more warmth. The Thiels and ss AR amp both are probably a bit on the cool side so what you describe isn't a shock.

Tower speakers don't mean they're for home theater. It means they will have larger or more low frequency drivers and be able to provide lower bass and sometimes deeper and/or better defined bass. 

While Sonus Faber might provide the most beautiful cabinetry and designs, I've seen, each time I tried to convince myself to buy them, alternatives provided me more of the sonics I was seeking at the same or lower pricing. All that Italian woodworking craftsmanship doesn't come cheap. 

You might want to check out GR Research's youtube video where they modify Sonus Veneres. It was pretty interesting and IMHO candid in its commentary. Cheers,

Spencer

After many years of planar speakers an my best friend having Thiels I switched to Sonus Faber: first Cremona, then Olympica 3, then Amati Traditional. I also have had some ARC equipment, now all is ARC.

I think your thinking is on point for what you have and want. I chose SF for their really natural sound. SF has made reproduced music closer to the real thing… beautiful as opposed to just accurate (think more analytically correct) and detailed. You have enough power… The real question is used or new. Unless there is some catastrophic event… not sure why service would ever be necessary… unless after thirty years.

‘’The performance of models when moving up the SF hierarchy goes up. So, the performance level if you could get maybe used Olympica 3 would be a good way to go. Depending on how fast you want to move, that might determine which course.

Thanks for your thoughts...much appreciated.  I like the idea of Olympica 3's...I'm just not sure even on the used market I can find them in my budget...but it's worth a try.  I'm still talking to my nearest dealer about the Sonettos...so I guess I'll see.  Kinda getting antsy to make a purchase.

I had the Olympia IIIs (version prior to current one).  They were good, but my room was somewhat large (approx 20x16) so I traded up to the Amati Traditions and am very impressed.  Every time I listen to other speakers (Wilson, Magico, B&W, Focal) I return to the SF.   Sonus Faber speakers have very accurate timbre and tonal qualities. They present a cohesive sound and in my system have excellent soundstage.  They definitely "improve" as your cables, amp and preamp and source improve (and definitely require a good jumper cable). BUT, I suspect that they are better at jazz and classical than rock or heavy metal. (I do not listen to rock, heavy metal or "pop".) They were designed to present "classical" instruments and voice.