ever sit next to a piano being played in a living room or a mall or in a club? listen carefully to both brands with a bill evans or other piano disc in tow. don't let the audition turn into a female vocal fest. most modern hi end loudspeaker designs nail this. you can't fake the tone and weight of a live piano with a mediocre design.
Sonus Faber Cremonas or JM lab Diva
I am thinking of buying either the Sonus Faber Cremona Floor Standers, or the JM Labs Divas for my home theater and initially to be used for my two channel. I have actually never heard either, but I like the lower end models by both except the JM Labs 907be which I was not crazy about. I will admit I got the green light to do this from my wife because of the way they look, so I think that choosing between the two is something I can live with, even though I know there are more choices out there. I love the Grand Pianos which I own, nd like the concertos which I have owned in the past. The Novas and the Altos are something special but I have never heard the Divas. I of course plan to audition both, but I would like to hear some opinions of other people. I will use the following equipment
First Sound Pre amp (Deluxe)
Cary v12r (intially not the monos, but I will move to them soon)
Balanced Audio Tech Super Tube CD or Sim Audio eclipse not decided. I would like to go with the Balanced but I am scared it would sound muddy.
I have also considered the Audes Orpheus.
I have even had someone suggest using two JM Labs LR's
Any thoughts?
Ted
First Sound Pre amp (Deluxe)
Cary v12r (intially not the monos, but I will move to them soon)
Balanced Audio Tech Super Tube CD or Sim Audio eclipse not decided. I would like to go with the Balanced but I am scared it would sound muddy.
I have also considered the Audes Orpheus.
I have even had someone suggest using two JM Labs LR's
Any thoughts?
Ted
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