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Tube or SS for Sonus Faber Amati Homage

I just acquired a pair of Amati Homage, much more efficient than my previous speakers. I have a Pass X-350 which will drive just about anything, but I actually like the "distortion" of tubes and would love to own tubes again. How much power is needed to drive the Amati? Dealer told me Amati works better with SS because Sonus Faber usually underdamps bass and needs SS to control the low end. I also heard Amati makes best sound with single ended like BAT VK-75SE or Nagra? Who is right and what do you use?

I have a Sonic Frontiers Line 3 SE, I am inclined to use Power 2 or Power 3 to get better synergy or will I be better off using something else?
davidlin
thorty40
149 posts
 
Sonus Faber uses Berning amplification to voice their loudspeakers, that information alone tells a great deal about the integrity of the Berning products and yes, this includes the Amati Homage model also.

For confirmation of this, call either Sonus Faber directly or Sumiko at 510-843-4500. Sumiko can provide Sonus Fabers phone number if you cannot locate it elsewhere.

So, I feel the Berning ZH270 "may" be a good match with the Amati Homage but I would contact Sonus Faber directly for a more accurate, first hand opinion.

jtinn
1,124 posts
 
Nice going Thorty40!
thorty40
149 posts
 
I knew you would appreciate that Jtnn :)
davidlin OP
23 posts
 
Sounds like I should give Berning a try, entry price is certainly attractive compares to the big names. Thanks for the tips, you might have saved me lots of money.
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