Strads!
 

Thanks to Ivan's wise counsel, and that of others here, I traded my Amati Futuras for Strads. Got them set up yesterday using the SF process, but will probably be tweaking for a while. They sound great. Initial impressions are much bigger presentation, deeper more tuneful and dynamic bass, same beautiful midrange as what I was used to, and greater treble extension and clarity.

The presentation is different with maybe less pinpoint imaging and the speakers don't "disappear" like my old ones. But overall I am a very happy camper and glad I made the move.

Yes I traded 3 year old speakers for a pair that's nearly 10 years old, but I think this will be it for a good long while. At least in terms of speakers...

daveneumann.......Nice move up the Sonus faber line. The Stradivari's are true classics. The Strads look great in your room.


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Outstanding! Huge Congrats :banana:

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That's a great looking system, the Strads are classics, well done!

- Buck

Very nice, congratulations on a great system!

I think you made a fine move. I have always like the Strad's. Congratulations.

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Dave,
It’s been fun to follow your journey from Wilson to Sonus Faber and now the Strads. If I recall you had MC 2301’s in the mix at one time. I‘ve followed a similar path so it will be interesting to hear your impressions as you tweak your new speakers.
Tom

Congratulations Dave, those speakers are absolutely gorgeous!

Dave, They will disappear when you get them right! Keep at it.