samzx12

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I have NOVA V's and I am not happy
FYI his speakers are for sale on Audiomart so doubtful he'll take any advice.  I'd say his mind is made up and not taking any advice.  Hopefully whatever he does in the near future, better decisions are made and learns from his mistakes.    
I have NOVA V's and I am not happy
Grisleybutter you need a drink or 4 🍸   
I have NOVA V's and I am not happy
@wlutke  he should be working with his room first and also change amps. Obviously the Levinson isn't a good match plus it's much easier to change amps than speakers. If I were buying speakers and liked my amp,  I definitely would be trying to matc... 
I have NOVA V's and I am not happy
@ieales It’s the nature of the business. Many components are designed for looks / SPL and not accurate sound reproduction. And this is your opinion of Sonus Faber?  
I have NOVA V's and I am not happy
A dealer I went to about a year ago was using Sim Audio with Sonus Faber. Sounded very nice. The Nova 3 were what I went to audition but they didn't have the Nova 5. They did let me listen to the Cremonese.  Oh lord I was salivating lol.   
I have NOVA V's and I am not happy
Jerryg123 the pictures in the ad show 2 different rooms or setups.  Clearly he has no idea what he's dealing with.  Steve Guttenberg did a review on these speakers and loved them.  $18K speakers don't horrible unless you're room sucks or the rest... 
I have NOVA V's and I am not happy
Just noticed the OP has these speakers for sale on Audiomart.  From what I can see his room isn't damped well plus the speakers aren't even set-up properly.  Seems like a waste of time helping this guy.   
I have NOVA V's and I am not happy
@ieales your assessment of the Nova 5 is about the most inaccurate statement or reference. Nothing will make it sound good? Why would a company make a product that doesn't sound good or match well with various electronics?   
I have NOVA V's and I am not happy
The Nova 5s are fantastic speakers. Just a quick glance at this thread I'm thinking the ML isn't the best match.  Also I would upgrade the Kimber 8TC and look into warmer interconnects. The Luxman, McIntosh or consider Audio Research amps. I have ... 
Compare Bob Carver Black Magic 25 and Rogue Stereo 100?
Rogue  
Primaluna. Evo 400 - bass issues
Add a subwoofer or two.   
Any thoughts on Pass X150.8 ?
Sonically I wasn't crazy over the 150.8. Build quality is fantastic but overall the midrange was analytical and boring. The bass was very good and highs were also however,  I could never warm up to the amp. Was using with Sonus Faber Olympica 3s w... 
Valve Amp for Sonus Faber Sonetto IIIs
@jjss49 totally agree. My Olympica 3s sound wonderful with the REF75SE.    
LS28 upgrade to LS28SE
Thank you docknow.   
LS28 upgrade to LS28SE
@aniwolfe. Yes lots of thought and thoughtfulness 🤣