WHAT HAPPENED TO SONUS FABER?

might be partly down to SF liking to use relatively small mids across quite a broad frequency range. 

@calvinj The original designs from Franco are certainly some of the best speakers that SF has made. I am certainly NOT disputing that fact. I personally enjoy his GH model even though I could have gone and acquired any of the newer models or even some of the far more expensive competitors. IMHO, Franco hit one out of the park when he designed the GH and to a lesser extent the Extrema and the Strad.
Nonetheless, i do feel that the new line ,particularly the new Aida, the Fenice and the recently released EA3 are excellent speakers. Unfortunately, I also think that SF did somewhat lose their way with the versions of the Guarneri that followed the GH. Not that surprising to me, because to improve on near perfection is a very difficult task...and one that is easily failed.IMHO.

@michaelgreenaudio things have changed in Audio.  I was not trying disparage any brand but serblin hand made cabinets are not being done anymore but in a few select speakers.  There was time put into what he did.  Care and craftsmanship. Now it’s build to a price point and marketing. After the Amati Futura for me I think it all changed so do a lot of others.  I hope the best for the company but they have changed. As far as other companies. I put together a system with no major named companies that competes with the big boys to my ears. KR audio amps, Gato speakers, Resonessence digital and I’m very happy. 

Calvinj - interesting thread because I was wondering how modern SF might sound with my Gryphon gear. My note to you, though, is are you aware that Resonessence has gone? I have their stunning Mirus Pro DAC, too.