Sonus faber choices - help me decide

Yes use the bypass option to a preamp or DAC.  Pricy home theater processors are still just ok (not great) and get outdated real quick. Honestly I would try some budget ones first. Schitt or Benchmark might surprise you. 

The Sonus Faber’s I’ve heard were driven by Accuphase amps, for what it’s worth. Pricey, I know... It depends a lot not only on the budget and synergy, but also on your priorities in terms of sound. For example, I value tone and timbre very highly so I’ve recently bought an Accuphase E-470. For ultimate dynamics and impact I would have considered something else.

As difficult as it may be, trying at home would be the best option by a thousand miles. Maybe the only reasonable option at these prices.

I ordered my Nova Vs last October and they were just delivered and setup this past Monday. Paired with a McIntosh MA8900 and Roon Nucleus (running Tidal), they sound great. Dealer told me they’ll sound even better after they’ve broken in with a few hundred hours of use. Congrats, I promise it’s worth the wait!

curious how do you find the bass once the speakers are broken in, please share your impressions

When you decide to upgrade your electronics, I’d suggest you consider Ayre components.  In my experience they pair beautifully with SF speakers.  Over the past 12 years, I have used Ayre gear with Guarneri Mementos, Amati Anniversario, Guarneri Evolution & Il Cremonese.  I particularly enjoy the resolution of the pairing at low volume settings.