Sonus Faber Grand Piano or Totem Forrest?
Will one brand work better with Rotel 1080 amp and 1070 preamp?
What are advantages and disadvantages of each?
I mostly listen to classical but want the freedom to play rock, rap and anything else without sacrificing too much.
Thanks ahead for any helpful tips.
Matt
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The Forrest would be my recommendation as they are more versatile considering your repertoire. I generally like SF products but think that their Homage series far exceeds their other series. I heard the Grand Piano and was not that smitten. On the other hand, I heard the Forrest several times and each time was quite impressed by their enveloping sound. |
I have owned Totem and they were great sounding on any type of music. I have only heard SF for demos, but I found them too 'polite' for rock or rap, sounded great with classical. So I agree with @marakanetz. Just an opinion on what I've personally heard, not trying to start an argument. I owed Rotel a while back, either amp would be fine, but most would say a little extra power never hurts. If you plan on getting a sub, then you can go with the 1070 (I'd recommend a sub with any speaker regardless), otherwise I'd go with the 1080. Hope this helps. |
The Grand Piano was released over 25 years ago. How old are the ones you are looking at? I saw a few Grand Pianos in the past and was never too impressed whereas I fell in love with every Totem I have heard. I would read the stereophile reviews of both and figure out the strength and weaknesses. On paper, the SF looks a little meatier but nothing beats synergy. |
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