I have been using Sonus Faber Concertos with Pathos integrated in monoblock mode for two years and its been a great combo. I am going to be upgrading to the Cremoras with the Pathos very shortly. I have heard that combination at my dealers and it sound even better than the Concertos. The Cremora is a better speaker so it should sound better. I would seriously look at Pathos. My two integrateds have worked perfectly for two years.
Amp for Sonus Faber Cremona - old model
I have the upgrade bug, and am considering replacing my Simaudio i7 integrated amp. My system consists of i7 and Supernova by Simaudio, Cremona speakers (not M) and an SVS PB12 sub.
I have no real complaints other than the speakers can sound a bit forward at times, and maybe some distortion at high volumes ;). I want to try separates, and I plan on taking my time and auditioning several systems. This may involve bringing my speakers in to a shop - although some of the shops in my area will allow me to bring gear home for a trial.
I've already upgraded twice from lower power amps, and find that the Cremonas need a lot of good quality power.
I'm thinking of the P/W7 from Sim as a start. What would you suggest? I've never tried tubes but would like to do so.
I have no real complaints other than the speakers can sound a bit forward at times, and maybe some distortion at high volumes ;). I want to try separates, and I plan on taking my time and auditioning several systems. This may involve bringing my speakers in to a shop - although some of the shops in my area will allow me to bring gear home for a trial.
I've already upgraded twice from lower power amps, and find that the Cremonas need a lot of good quality power.
I'm thinking of the P/W7 from Sim as a start. What would you suggest? I've never tried tubes but would like to do so.
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