McIntosh Sonus Faber love affair, alternatives?

I have my SF Lilium paired with Mac 611’s and C22 preamp.  My opinion:  airy, and detailed but not etched, fast well controlled bass.  No syrup in the mids.  High’s are spot on with no added warmth anywhere.  I’m sure other electronics would do just as well, but this match works for me.  Just my two cents on this pairing.

I’ve been waiting on a pair of SF speakers for a while now and I’m hoping they will sound great with either my Hegel H390 or my PS Audio BHK 300’s. My dealer is hoping they don’t and that I’ll buy some Mac separates from them.

@emergingsoul I am a big fan of SF and have owned MAC gear. For me the answer is yes and I am not clear if my preferences are changing or the new products are advancing. 
 

An example of this is I heard Wilson’s new Watt Puppy - I was impressed.  I would like to hear them against SF Serafinos. And there are other brands (e.g. Steinheim) that have impressed me. 
 

I encourage you to listen to everything you can because so many factors influence your perception and enjoyment. And enjoy the journey. 

I mean knowing that The McIntosh Group owns Sonus Faber realy Spills The T does it not? My experience with Sonus Faber is that it mated extremely well with Luxman, Hegel & Plinius. Had my Cremona Auditor, M with a variety of amps and with a Plinius, Houtonga was amazing on every level.

@bgross

Love your listening space and that cabinet in the middle is awesome. Also, the voodoo lounge poster is incredible, and an incredible framing effort as well. Interesting comments about component mating practices and what you have learned. I’m focusing on il cremonese with mcintosh 901 mono tube amplifiers, because it seemed like a great way too biamp, which is working out well

Presently have Bowers 802 d3 which is really good but always trying to improve things.