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post Aug 5 2008, 10:36 PM

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QUOTE(wkfoong @ Aug 5 2008, 10:07 PM)
If you can audition it in your listening environment, you might as well buy it. This week, 2 more people bought SF Grand Piano Domus to use with their Krell KAV-400xi amps.  tongue.gif
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Hmm... mugenfoo, time to upgrade to KAV-400xi. Pass the KAV-300i to me tongue.gif
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post Aug 11 2008, 11:42 PM

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I love amplifiers with huge toroidal transformers!
Y.C, where did you get your SimAudio? Have you ever though of upgrading your amp to say.. i5.3 integrated, whilst upgrading your speakers and turntable?
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post Aug 19 2008, 12:14 AM

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QUOTE(Y.C. @ Aug 12 2008, 02:41 AM)
grandspy, my SimAudio Moon i-3 amp was from Centre Circle Audio in TTDI, the previous importer. I bought their last brand new unit in the box unopened not too long ago. My answer to your question would be NO as SimAudio Moon i 5.3 amp at USD3,000 should be priced in the region of RM11,000 and using a RM11,000 amp to drive a pair of RM6,000 loudspeakers would be out of context and I am still getting RM6,000 sound. But assuming if my loudspeakers are double the price of SF Concerto Home, then maybe but then I would have so many other choices to contend with; Krell KAV 400xi amp at RM9,900 (USD2,500) being one of the possible candidates.

What about yourself? Have you narrowed down to any particular brand and model of amplifier to drive your Sonus Faber Concerto Grand Piano yet?
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There goes my hope of acquiring a used SimAudio amp.. biggrin.gif
I'm not rushing it. It might be next year before i finally settle down with a proper amp. I do like the engineering of the SimAudio though. Plenty of power reserve.. big donuts.. decent wattage.. minimalist design.

Holfi is another strong contender. I'm already familiar with its sonic abilities. It has served we well throughout the years. Maybe I should try its bigger brothers and sisters hmm.gif
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post Aug 19 2008, 10:41 PM

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You managed to get me all excited again now. I'll check them out soon. This is another case of 'follow your heart' even when my account statement says absolutely No!
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post Sep 15 2008, 10:18 PM

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Y.C, ever tried driving your Concertinos with your T-amp?
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post Sep 20 2008, 03:06 AM

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QUOTE(Y.C. @ Sep 15 2008, 10:34 PM)
grandspy,

my SF Concertino Home have been sold and replaced by SF Concerto Home. Not yet, currently still working on my T-amp's Rosewood casing and will try to do so upon its completion in due course. So, you are convinced and trying out T-amps yourself? I'm quite sure you won't regret it.  thumbup.gif
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My apology. I always get mixed up between those two. It would be very interesting to know the outcome. Who knows, I might just use the T-amp to drive my Grand Pianos and save me thousands of dollars from getting a new 'proper' amp hmm.gif. But I doubt it would work. Just a wishful thinking. However, I've already ordered a few T-amps and planning use them to bi-amp my old Mission floorstanders for a start.
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post Sep 23 2008, 10:01 PM

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QUOTE(Y.C. @ Sep 21 2008, 03:57 AM)
1) However, to me, it is totally out of proportion to spend RM15,000 on amplification just to drive a pair of RM4,000 loudspeakers.
2) IMHO, you should only spend between RM3,000 - RM4,000 being the maximum in amplifier to drive Sonus Faber Concertino Domus / Home.
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1) I would agree with that. Spending RM15K on amp to drive a pair of RM4K speakers is bit too much.
2) I wouldn't mind spending a lot more than that. When choosing an amp to drive a pair of speakers, I usually end up spending up to 175% of the value of the speakers.

QUOTE(outdoorxplorer @ Sep 23 2008, 07:31 PM)
it will be safer to invest on a better amp and upgrade the speaker at later time rather than spending on a better set of speakers and can't be driven by the existing amp. $0.02 ..
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QUOTE(Y.C. @ Sep 23 2008, 08:47 PM)
True. However, I would go the other way around, get speakers first followed by amplifier to drive them properly.
No fixed and fast rule here; end of the day, they are merely equipment (the means) to let us ENJOY THE MUSIC.
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Yes, I would build a system around the speakers. Why spending so much on an amp that you will only use a fraction of its capability?
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post Sep 24 2008, 01:08 PM

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QUOTE(Y.C. @ Sep 24 2008, 12:58 PM)
Let us say the speakers cost RM4000; 100% and 175% of value of speakers would be RM4000 and RM7000 respectively. And RM7000 is certainly less than RM15000, so what talking you, bro?  hmm.gif
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Let me clarify that..

Y.C : "..However, to me, it is totally out of proportion to spend RM15,000 on amplification just to drive a pair of RM4,000 loudspeakers."
grandspy : "I would agree with that. Spending RM15K on amp to drive a pair of RM4K speakers is bit too much."


Y.C : "IMHO, you should only spend between RM3,000 - RM4,000 being the maximum in amplifier to drive Sonus Faber Concertino Domus / Home."
grandspy : "I wouldn't mind spending a lot more than that. When choosing an amp to drive a pair of speakers, I usually end up spending up to 175% of the value of the speakers."
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not really. you need a high current delivery rather than high wattage.
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QUOTE(auronthas @ Sep 25 2008, 08:28 PM)
Just got my new integrated amplifier Krell KAV-400xi to replace Cambridge Audio 540A.

Wow, it make lot of improvement though it's still under run-in period.  More musical, lively with depth, natural, enjoy the music smile.gif
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Hey auronthas, Congratulations!!! Did you get a special price for that?
Your SF must be singing now biggrin.gif
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post Dec 31 2008, 01:31 PM

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I almost forgot about this thread!!! Wow... I didn't know that we do have quite a number of Sonus Faber supporters here in LYN! thumbup.gif
Will do some updating soon. And guys, do post pics of your setups.. smile.gif Me still looking for a proper amp blush.gif
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QUOTE(auronthas @ Dec 31 2008, 02:23 PM)
Grandspy, take your time to choose your wife --> amp  laugh.gif
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Soon I hope.. getting there.. with so many PYT around, it's hard to choose. However, I'm in a serious relationship with only 2-3 girlfriends now. One of them SHALL be me my wife biggrin.gif

QUOTE(bongbo @ Jan 13 2009, 02:18 PM)
Hello fellow Sonus Faber-ians,

Some info I found on Sonus older award winners.

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So, my SF won the product of the year award eh? brows.gif

QUOTE(bongbo @ Jan 13 2009, 03:46 PM)
Greeting all  SoNusians,

I was thinking of doing up a blog on Hifi and all the Sonus Info I have so far.

Stay tuned lah if any of the new owners want some readying material on previous older Sonus...
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Good initiative songbo!
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post Jan 28 2009, 04:31 PM

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QUOTE(deng8895 @ Jan 26 2009, 11:30 PM)
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Maybe if the Sonus Faber is powered by solid state amplifier, will portray different type of sound. Heard some mention about the synergy between Sonus Faber and Krell amplifier.
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That's exactly what you'll get when you're use a tube amp to drive them speakers. Voice is their forte and when matched with a tube amp, it's magical. But, as with many things is life, you can't have 'em all. As you've witnessed yourself, there are compromises in detail, drive and slam. And you're right, this is where solid state amp come into the picture.. and it surely paints a different picture smile.gif

QUOTE(bongbo @ Jan 28 2009, 12:20 AM)
Picture time!
Got back from Singapore last weekend safe and manage to smuggle the Cremonas via the new check point. Beautiful speakers. The Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor "M" is selling in Singapore for about SGD6800 with these stands.

Well, at first wanted to upgrade to the Signum as my earlier post but very itchy fingers went all the way to Singapore and get the Original and not the "M" s. Managed to audition both version of the Auditors Preferred the SF Cremona Auditor againts the Cremona Auditor "M" s. Has lower bass and a lil more affordable  too =) Got the granite color, beautiful just love the Italian's craftsmanship.
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Congratulations bongbo! How I envy you now smile.gif
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QUOTE(PcWork @ Apr 13 2009, 07:33 PM)
i am using one that i buy from perfect hifi. quite not bad. it's metal body with rubber underneat.
the spike shoe initially i was using 5 cents money, after that i swap to full copper things buy from cmy audio.
then i change again when i heard the different in perfect hifi.
each is about RM 20 if i remember correctly.
so 8 spike shoe = RM 160.lol
but it's background is much much much more quiet after i use it.
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Can post some pictures of the thingy? The ones that you bought from perfect hifi.
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post Apr 18 2009, 09:53 PM

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QUOTE(PcWork @ Apr 15 2009, 08:32 PM)
very much quiet than before.
in my setup lah.. very very quiet background after i put in.
much better than usual metal type.
i gave away the metal one already.
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PcWork, where's the pic?
Wanna go to perfect hifi one of these days? smile.gif
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post Apr 21 2009, 02:22 AM

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QUOTE(PcWork @ Apr 19 2009, 12:15 AM)
heres the picture..
bro, grandspy  this coming week Tuesday i might go there
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Thanks for the pics PCWork. I won't be around this week. Another time perhaps nod.gif
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QUOTE(car_o_scope @ Apr 27 2009, 10:58 PM)
Can. Will help you to buy them when I go to the shop tmr.  icon_rolleyes.gif
I have another friend who is also interested.
If more of us want to buy, maybe we can nego with the shop on the pricings.
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I'm interested as well.. where are you getting them from?
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post Apr 28 2009, 04:13 PM

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QUOTE(car_o_scope @ Apr 28 2009, 02:40 PM)
Getting from the shop which I bought my Hi Fi.
How many biji you want?
Packaging is 4 biji in one box (sealed with sticker).
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OK then. Actually I only need 6 pcs. But nevermind, I'll have 2 boxes please (8 pcs).
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post May 27 2009, 02:05 PM

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Nice one PC works!! congratulations.
How big are the spikes of the original stands? Can you take a few photos? Do they sell the shoes for that? If yes, how much?

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QUOTE(PcWork @ May 27 2009, 02:26 PM)
er...
they arleady installed wor..
nvm tonight see if i am free i take it off...
they did sell shoes for that. i think it's about RM 400-500 for 8 pcs..
i already ordered. but he haven't let me know the price yet.
he said expected that price lah.
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eh... no need to take them off. But looking at the pics you posted, I'm guessing that the spikes are like mine. They are more rounded than sharply pointed like normal spikes. How long does it take to order? I might want to get them too.

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