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Sonus Faber Cremona I need input on this

I have interest in this speaker but don't have a dealer where I can audition it. Presently have proac 3's which I have had for 12 years & like a lot..but this speaker sounds like it would be a step up in many ways. Any input from owners or those familiar with the speaker would be greatly appreciated. Also thinking of the Pathos Logos to drive it
What do you think?
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dodgealum
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I extensively auditioned the Cremona and found it to be warm, smooth and pretty dynamic. They have a very spacious sound when positioned well out into the room. Bass response is impressively deep, but not as tuneful as I would have liked. My major problem with this speaker is that it does not produce piano in a believeable way--I don't know if there is a crossover issue or what but it really did not produce this instrument with a very high level of realism. Pretty to look at and relatively good sounding I ultimately decided the Cremona was not worth the money. At 8+K there are more musical choices like the Proac D38. Hope this helps.
dodgealum
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Onhwy61 has a point. My friend has Proac Response 3's driven by Audio Research tube equipment and he gets VERY good results. I'm not sure if the Cremona's are really a step up or more of a lateral move toward warmth and glow. The Proacs are pretty damn good (if dated) and the new D38 is better still.
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