Pathos Classic One with Sonus Faber Amator 2


Hi

Has anyone tried the new 70w Pathos Classic One with Sonus Faber Amator 2? I'm thinking of downsizing, specially for financial reasons. The Pathos would fit the bill just right.
At the moment I use Krell Kst-100 power and Electrocompaniet 4.6 preamp.
I like my sound now but I never really listen very loud (due to neighbours) so I don't think I need so much amp, also would like to try new equipment in a simpler setup.

Any thoughts on the Amator with the Pathos are welcome.

Thanks
nuno
nuno_barbosa

Showing 2 responses by gregm

Well, I've listened to Amator & GUarneri driven by the Pathos old integrated, and by their monos ("in power"). Nice, "creamy" sound, very convincing/ satisfying musically.... This oesn't help much, I know -- but what are your sonic criteria / what kind of music do you listen to?

BTW, I used a volume pot ("passive" pre) with the monos without problems driving the Amator
The old Classic was a bit small in output for the SF load. You may want to consider an integrated ss (say, a used: YBA, symphonic line...). Very nice sound from these and many others too, surely. Also, probably less expensive than their medium-to-hi output tube counterparts.