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Sonus Faber Question

I spent (wasted?) a lot of time switching amplifiers in and out of my system, never quite achieving the sound I was chasing. There were a lot of sideways moves. Then I purchased a demo pair of Sonus Faber Sonetto III's. After playing these through my system I finally feel I'm headed in the right direction. This speaker sound signature is the type of sound I've been seeking out. However, I get the feeling these speakers are really just scratching the surface of what Sonus Faber can offer. Unfortunately, I'm not independently wealthy. So the question is what speaker would you recommend as the next appreciable step up to capture more of the Sonus Faber essence / what should I expect to have to pay on the used market to get there? Thanks in advance!  

 

Current Equipment:

Sonus Faber Sonetto III's

HiFi Rose RS250A

Denafrips Pontus II 12th

Rega P6, Neo PSU w/ Hana low MC

Rega Phono Pre

PrimaLuna Evo 300 Integrated

Kimber Cable Cables, Interconnects, Etc.

jdm11
krell303
38 posts
 

Sonus Faber Guarneri Evolution used - with Prima Luna it will be an excellent setup and a big jump from Olympica.

I've got a very good deal on Revel Ultima Salon 2, which is a fabulous full range speaker, but keep my Guarneries still - cannot part with them.

jdm11 OP
61 posts
 

Thank you krell I will look into those as well. Two questions if you catch this - sub needed with these? Any idea what to pay for them in the used market?

 

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mazian
385 posts
 

For me Serafino's would be the most logical upgrade but not only would there be a big upgrade in sound quality, even over the Olympica Nova range, but also regrettably a big increase in price. However they would probably be the last speakers you buy. Incidentally I have the Sonetto V's but also tried the Olympica 3,s but thought that in my room at least the improvement over the Sonetto's was not worth the extra cost. I'm saving up for the Serafino's.

kennymacc
350 posts
 

If you like the signature Sonus Faber sound, I wouldn't even consider opting for the more neutral, detailed, transparent and dynamic sounding Revel speakers, no matter how good the deal.  Just explore speakers further up the Sonus Faber line and you should come up smelling like roses.  I much prefer the Revel speaker signature sound myself.       

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wsrrsw
965 posts
 

Plenty out there.

I have Sonus Fabers and wow. 

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