Sonus Faber Guarneri vs Guarneri Memento

Michael Fremer reviewed the Guarneri Memento in the Sept. 2007 Stereophile here.

Clodius, don't use the grill so you don't see the knots? I was surprise to see that as well when I first "saw" the GM in person, given how fanatic Sonus Faber is about aesthetic and finish this is considered a design flaw I guess. but I never run any speakers with grills, so it does not bother me.

I have a pair of Guarneri's original for trial and compare with my AG UNO speakers - a whole different animal.

I can live with either of the two speakers, the AGs are explosive, detailed and very dynamic, the SF are relaxed, coherent and very musical.

I heard the new Mementos at the dealer demo down here and sounded very promising as well.

I have not heard either. I own the SF Grand Pianos 1997 version from Italy, and the Amati Homage version one 1999
version. I have always loved monitors. have VIVA Auroras Lamm ML2.1 and Cary 845 monoblocks. Also a Naim system.

Still looking for the right tethering/system for the next ten years.

Warren

Davef should be showing up in this thread any moment now ...