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Wilson Sophia 2 or Sonus Faber Amati Homage

HELP!!! I've heard the Sophia and liked them a lot and only been able to listen to Cremonas - can't find an Amati anywhere near the NorthWest. I did enjoy the warmth and emotion of the Cremona and am hoping the Amati converys a little more full range depth and breath?
I'm also starting afresh with electronics and thinking either tube mono-blocks or Musical Fidelity NuVista/A1008 or similar SS?

I had B&W N802's but couldn't live with the overly bright, glaring hardness. Hence looking for something on the warmer side of neutral.

I have a medium/large room that's on the brighter side to deal with too. Solid slab/wood floor, floor-ceiling windows on two sides and 12ft ceilings.

A full range of music tastes from clasical and jazz to acoustic and rock.
Thanks for any guidance.
leeagc
hudsonpatrick
7 posts
 
I heard the Sophia's and IMO, the bass sounded flabby. I think the Sonus Faber's has a tighter faster response. The Sophia's did everything else right, but I found the bass sloppy.
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
Given that the Amati Anniversarios are $30K/pair and the upcoming Amati Futuros are $36K, aren't the $17K Sophias at a disadvantage here? Even the Sasha W/Ps at $27K cost less than either SF model, and they fill a bigger room and go lower than the Sophias.
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daveyf
2,871 posts
 
Johnnyb53, the OP is talking about the original Hommage series NOT the new line of Amati's. The price of the original Amati used is comparable to the Sophia 2's.
BTW, I have heard both speakers and IMO, the difference is fairly great. The Amati's work best with a good tube amp with some drive capability....SET's don't apply. With a beefy ss amp, they are also good, BUT the Amati's are not for everyone's taste. If you have a medium to small room, IMO the Amati's are not the best choice. The Sophia's OTOH, can sound very good with less power, therefore a SET amp may be a choice. My impression of the Sophia's is that they are a slightly more "refined" sound than the Amati's. They also do not need quite as big a room. Which do I personally prefer? Depends on the ancillary gear, the room and what type of music I listen to more...For rock, some jazz, blues and alternative...the Sophia, for Classical and intimate portrayal of voice( particularly female vocals) the Amati's...Hands down. No easy choice here, they are both good speakers, but like everything in this hobby, need to be carefully matched to your ancillary gear and most importantly, your room. Just IMHO.
rjhodkin
1 posts
 
Are you still looking for some Amati Homage speakers?
panuba
3 posts
 
I have a pair of Kharma CRM 3.2 FE, and would like to go for a pair of Amati Homage. I have never heard them, but judging from reviews, Agoners' opinions, and from my ears (I have a pair of SF Minima FM2 in my second system), my feeling is that the Amati sound more natural than the Kharmas. Anyone has ever had the chance to compare the two speakers?
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